Do you feel like the odd person out when not turned on by the movie designed to arouse?
Understanding Stress, Hormones, and Your Sexual Response Cycle
Did you know your body’s response to sexual arousal—like hardened nipples, fluttery feeling in the pit of your stomach, or vaginal lubrication—can be significantly impacted by stress? Chronic stress often leads to imbalances in cortisol and adrenal hormones like DHEA, which dampen both physical and emotional sexual responses.
Studies show high cortisol levels not only affect ovulation and fertility and play a complex role in the sexual response cycle. Interestingly, one study found that while chronic stress reduced brain arousal in response to erotic films, physical responses like lubrication weren’t as directly affected. This suggests that stress often makes it harder for women to focus on or enjoy arousal, with higher cortisol levels correlating with less reported arousal.
Blood testing for Cortisol Stress
The good news? These hormonal imbalances can be measured using blood or saliva tests, and stress management techniques can help restore balance. If you’ve been feeling “off” in your sexual response or are struggling with chronic stress, it’s time to take control.
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