Sexual Health

Slow to arouse
Changing hormone levels as in pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and menopause (surgical or natural) may especially impact your sexual responsiveness and lubrication. While the mood may be right and the partner may be perfect, bouts of slow arousal are frustrating. The good news is that they are usually short-lived.

Other causes of slow arousal may be:

  • side effects of medications (see antidepressant medication and sexual dysfunction)
  • chronic illnesses which decrease the blood supply to the pelvic area (diabetes, heart disease)
  • alcohol and drug abuse
  • relationship/situational issues





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