A low libido is sometimes referred to as having a low sex drive. The loss of libido is something that affects up to one in five men, and even more women, at some point in their life. It is nothing to be ashamed of, but if left untreated, it can cause immense distress and relationship difficulties. So it is important to get to the root of what is causing a low sex drive.
There are many things that cause a person to experience a low libido, including stress, anxiety, pregnancy and childbirth and certain medications. In some people a low libido may have more than one cause.
A sudden loss of libidio, particularly if it lasts for a long period of time or keeps recurring, may indicate an underlying problem and is something that should be looked at more closely.
The good news is that there are a various treatments available for low libido, ranging from medication to counselling to dietary changes, but first it is important to identify what is causing your low sex drive.