From Woman's World · Lisa Maxbauer · · 1m 50s
Women Talking About Low Desire
Women share how low desire changes lives and the treatment for HSDD.
In brief
Women share how low desire changes lives and the treatment for HSDD. Millions of women experience low desire, a treatable medical condition that requires speaking up for relief. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Women suffer in silence
Millions of women experience low desire, a medical condition that has been hidden for years.
“It’s the sad truth that women often feel they are the problem”
HSDD is a real medical condition
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is a legitimate treatable medical condition with biological causes.
“It’s not a character flaw, relationship failure or an inevitable consequence of aging”
Women fear judgment
Some women fear being judged for not working harder to please their partners.
“Go along, this is what it is. Relax honey, have a bath, schedule date night, buy some new lingerie, do better”
Dr. Hanna explains HSDD
Gynecologist Barbra Hanna says women’s sexual desire is invisible and often dismissed as stress or aging.
“The challenge is that these changes are often invisible. Unlike many other medical conditions, there is no outward sign that a woman’s sexual desire has diminished”
Cindy Eckert fights for Addyi
Cindy Eckert, a pioneering pharma CEO, fought for 10 years to bring Addyi to market.
“We’ve had biological solutions and treatments for men. I think it’s time for women”
Patients share stories
Women like Vicky Loftus report that low desire causes relationship tension and divorce discussions.
“My marriage has suffered greatly, so much so that the conversation of divorce is on the table”
Carol Queen advocates for women
Sexologist Carol Queen encourages women to speak up about sexual health without shame.
“You must use your words at this time of life and in this situation even if you have not in the past”
Addyi helps women
Addyi, an FDA-approved drug for HSDD, helps women regain sexual desire and relationships.
“I feel like a new woman. This prescription medication can change people’s lives”
Women find help
Women access telehealth tools and doctors knowledgeable about HSDD for treatment.
“The magic that happens after someone reclaims their sexuality: They just know who they are”
Real solutions for low desire
Women use Pink Scripts to start conversations with doctors about low desire.
“They had the audacity and the audaciousness to chase their pleasure, which then opened up doors to chase all their other dreams”
HSDD affects many women
Up to 40 percent of women experience HSDD in their lifetime.
“It may mean that when your partner walks in the door, you used to want to jump his bones or her bones”
Women reclaim their sexuality
Women who receive treatment for HSDD report improved relationships and self-worth.
“I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was clearly informed of many of the potential negative consequences of surgical menopause”
The future of HSDD treatment
More women are speaking up about HSDD and getting treatment for better sexual health.
“We’ve had biological solutions and treatments for men. I think it’s time for women”
You deserve desire
Women with HSDD can regain sexual desire through treatment and open conversations.
“Just because you’re menopausal doesn’t mean you don’t have a right to great sex”
What to remember
Millions of women experience low desire, a treatable medical condition that requires speaking up for relief.
