The truth about women's libido

Sometimes it is there, sometimes it is gone – libido. But what exactly lies behind it? Why do some women have a high libido while others have hardly any? And why does the pelvic floor play such a major role? MyPelvi explains and gives you valuable tips on how to support your libido and feel completely comfortable in your body.

In short, libido is your desire for sex. But that is only half the story. Your libido is not fixed; it can fluctuate – sometimes you are full of desire, and sometimes you have none at all. And that is completely normal!

Libido over the course of a lifetime is therefore not a straight line – it comes in waves that are influenced by various factors. But the wonderful thing is that it can return time and again, in new forms and with new insights.

Female libido is sensitive – it responds to many factors, and sometimes even a small thing is enough to throw it off balance. These include:

Hormones: Hormones change over the course of life. Libido can fluctuate particularly during pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, or the menstrual cycle. Stress & mental strain: When your mind is full, your body often has no desire for intimacy. This also applies to stress or a lack of intimacy in a relationship. Lack of sleep: Little sleep = little energy = little desire. Medication: Medications such as antidepressants can curb libido. If you are unsure about the side effects of your medication, seek medical advice. Self-image & well-being: If you do not feel comfortable in your own body, you often have less desire for intimacy. Pelvic floor problems: A tense or weakened pelvic floor can reduce libido and even cause pain during sex.

Pelvic floor problems such as pelvic floor prolapse or incontinence have an even more serious effect on desire. These problems are not only physical; they also have an emotional impact and often trigger feelings of shame in the women affected [1,2].

Pelvic floor surgery can also reduce women's libido. Reduced libido was found in 29 % of women. Pain (dyspareunia) first occurred in some women after surgery, but disappeared in others who had already experienced it before [3].

But don't worry! MyPelvi can help you bring your pelvic floor into balance and strengthen it – even after pelvic floor surgery. With the innovative pelvic floor training on the MyPelvi chair, you reach your muscles down to their deepest layers without any effort on your part. And it only takes 22 minutes! This is how you train your muscles in a targeted way:

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If you want to increase your libido, it is worth taking a look at your pelvic floor. The pelvic floor plays a much greater role in your sexual health than you might think. The reasons:

A strong pelvic floor ensures better blood flow in the intimate area and increases sensitivity. This means you feel more, and more intensely. With MyPelvi, you can have your pelvic floor trained in a targeted way. This not only strengthens the muscles, but also improves blood flow throughout your pelvis and promotes sensitivity – and you notice that not only when sitting or walking, but also during sex!

A trained pelvic floor helps you improve control over your muscles – and this directly affects your ability to experience more intense orgasms during sex. MyPelvi training supports you in developing this control step by step so that you can enjoy your climax even more next time. Imagine hiking up a mountain and not only reaching the top, but also being able to enjoy the view before heading back down.

Strong pelvic floor muscles can relieve tension throughout the body, and stress is known to be one of the biggest killers of desire. Regular targeted pelvic floor training with MyPelvi can help you reduce tension and release tightness in the pelvic area, leading to greater relaxation. Being relaxed means more desire and less stress.

Pelvic floor training supports not only physical health, but also general well-being. Feeling stronger and fitter has a positive effect on your self-confidence and desire. Pelvic floor training helps you feel more confident in your body – and this has a direct effect on your desire and libido.

The key to a functional pelvic floor lies in regularity. If you train consistently, you will notice how your sexual health improves. You feel fitter, more confident, and experience more intense pleasure moments.

Together with you, our MyPelvi experts develop a plan that includes only 22-minute sessions. Perfect for busy individuals who want to see results quickly. During each session, your muscles are activated up to 25,000 times. The secret? Our innovative magnetic field stimulation technology sends impulses to your brain and then to your muscles to contract them. These contractions strengthen your muscles and counteract tension. Try it out for yourself:

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Whether you experience a lot or very little desire, the most important thing is that you feel comfortable. If your libido has decreased and you would like to change that, there are numerous ways to increase it again. The pelvic floor in particular can play a key role. So why not do a training session for your centre of desire and “train” your libido or pelvic floor? MyPelvi provides effective support.

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