Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: During sex with my boyfriend, even though we did a lot of foreplay, I still couldn't get aroused and didn't enjoy the pleasure of sex. I also went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said that everything was fine with me, possibly due to psychological reasons. Please tell me if this condition falls under sexual apathy, and what I should do to improve my sexual desire?Doctor's answer:
Sexual apathy is called sexual indifference, referring to a lack of sexual desire. In simple terms, it means having no interest in sexual activity, or it is also said to be a decrease in libido. The causes of sexual apathy are very complex, including psychological factors: some people lack knowledge about sex. There are also disease-related factors: physical weakness, excessive fatigue, chronic diseases, endocrine function changes, and imbalances in hormone levels. For those caused by psychological factors, psychotherapy is required. While addressing psychological factors, it is still necessary to strengthen sexual education and learn about sex knowledge and how to approach sexual life. For these treatments to be successful, it often requires the cooperation of both partners to maintain a harmonious marital relationship, closely cooperate with the doctor, and at the same time, stimulating and reawakening sexual arousal by touching erogenous zones.