Definition:
Frigidity, also known as inhibited sexual desire (ISD), is a manifestation of sexual aversion. It is a condition where a person no longer reacts responsively to sexual stimuli. Persons who are thought to be frigid show signs of indifference towards sexual intercourse.
Diagnosis:
Frigidity is tested with laboratory tests-one's testosterone count is measured to determine frigidity.
Treatment:
Treatment is done based on the kind of frigidity a person is into. Situational frigidity may require counseling and psychological therapy; medical frigidity can be treated with hormone inducing agents as well as proper diet.
Symptoms and Signs:
Among the symptoms of frigidity are indifference towards initiated sexual encounter. Frigidity is more common in women than in men.
Causes:
The causes for frigidity may be situational or hormone induced. Situational frigidity is caused by lack of proper communication with one's partner when it comes to sexually-related issues. It can also be due to traumatic sexual experiences in the past as well as poor diet. Aging persons also lose sexual interest.
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