During different phases of life, there can be altered experiences with sex drive. Sometimes people have a high sex drive and sometimes it goes below their lowest on the average scale. With all these snags it can be difficult to know what is normal and many may wonder if their sex drive is low enough to warrant a diagnosis and treatment. This article will explore many of these instances.

Puberty

During the high school years, many find their sexuality blossoming. There are always a few late bloomers showing no interest in anything sexual except for wondering why it is taking them so long to catch up to everyone else. Low libido in this age range certainly can be due to low levels of hormones. Once a certain age is reached, usually 16, a trip to the doctor may be in order to ensure there are no underlying medical conditions causing the delay.

Young Adulthood

Puberty has passed and perhaps there is a new lifestyle taken part in. College students are advertised as drunken nymphomaniacs many times by the media. If high school did not bode well for those wanting to experience a sexual relationship, college life can certainly become a hindrance in this area. Low self-image in this age group can prevent one from focusing on initiation of a sexual relationship. Busy school schedules can also hinder this aspect of life for these people.

Once high school is over, young adults may also find themselves coupled up and starting a family. The stresses placed on these new adults as they learn about themselves, their relationships and parenting can be enough to throw the idea of sex right out the window. Combine all that with the rare chance that pregnancy can throw off many of the organs of the endocrine system, causing an imbalance or deficiency that may lower libido.  

Middle-aged

After the career and parenting both ends, you may experience a feeling that many things will end, including sex. Oftentimes in this age bracket, low libido is caused by a natural declining of hormones. Another common cause is a medical condition or its corresponding medication. There are many options available in these instances. Hormone replacement therapy is available in many dosage types and the tests to determine if this is necessary are straightforward. If a medical condition, commonly heart disease and diabetes, occurs, you can be treated with a medication that does not affect libido as much. There are also the options for medications such as Cialis or Viagra if performance is an issue as well.

No matter what time in your life it is, you can be sure you are not alone in experiencing a diminished or absent libido. Tests and medications are available to help you overcome this growing problem. In the event the cause is not related to a physical medical condition, there are therapists ready and waiting to help you resolve your issue for an improved quality of life.