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Last reviewed: 05.07.2025

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Frigidity is a sexual dysfunction that has many causes. Let's consider the types of this disorder, the factors that cause it, methods of diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
The absence or decrease of sexual desire occurs in both women and men, but most often it affects the fair sex. There are four types of this disease, depending on the reasons that caused them, let's consider them:
- Symptomatic form – occurs as a result of sensory impairment. This can be caused by regular poisoning with heavy metals or drugs, damage to the spinal cord or central nervous system. Most often manifests itself as acute painful sensations during sexual intercourse. Depression, depression and sexually transmitted diseases also cause problems in bed.
- Retardation form – is a physiological condition characterized by delayed libido. Since these processes are individual for each person, it is impossible to establish the exact age of sexual desire in girls and boys. This type of disorder goes away on its own.
- Constitutional form – is expressed as underdevelopment of psychosexual qualities. In this case, all organs and systems work normally, but they are not able to achieve orgasm during sexual intercourse.
- Psychogenic form – appears due to the negative influence of psychological factors. Can be either passing or coming.
What does the word frigidity mean?
So, translated from Latin, it is coldness, but in medicine it is interpreted as a complete or partial absence of intimate attraction. According to statistics, every third woman has never experienced an orgasm in her life and approximately the same number of representatives of the fair sex do not feel attraction to men.
The disorder manifests itself in different ways and can change its symptoms in the same woman over time. As a rule, it is discomfort during sex, when a woman treats intimacy as an obligation, that is, tolerates her partner. Some experience pleasant sensations, but an orgasm does not occur, which forms a disorder of sexual life. Frigidity largely depends on the sexual partner, his patience, tact and attention. Ignorance of erogenous zones, a bad environment or an incorrect position can discourage the desire for intimacy, forming the makings of a disorder.
Causes of frigidity
The causes of frigidity are in most cases related to psychological factors. The disorder can be real and imaginary. In the first case, it is the lack of desire for intimacy and sexual reactions that do not depend on the patient's desire. The imaginary form of the disorder is most common, which occurs against the background of physiological and psychological problems.
Factors that provoke sexual frigidity:
- Drug and alcohol abuse.
- Mental trauma (rape, betrayal, jealousy).
- Fear of intimacy due to unwanted pregnancy.
- Physical aversion to your partner and pain during sex.
- Emotional detachment during intimacy.
- Increased emphasis on the lack of orgasm.
- Physical and mental overstrain.
- Depressive disorders, anxiety, infectious and gynecological diseases.
- Hormonal and endocrine disorders.
- Congenital malformations of the genital organs (insufficient blood supply to the venous plexuses, underdevelopment of the pelvic floor muscles).
Psychological frigidity
It occurs against the background of psychogenic factors that inhibit sexual activity. This may be improper sexual education or its lack, fear of unwanted pregnancy, depression, experienced violence, disappointment or disgust towards the chosen one, excessive embarrassment and fear. With this form of disorder, there are disturbances in the passage of a nerve impulse, which, when excited, passes to the necessary part of the brain and causes contraction of the muscular system, i.e. orgasm.
All attention is concentrated on one's own thoughts and fears, which interrupts the nervous impulse and reduces to nothing the possibility of having an orgasm. The lack of sexual desire can be provoked by the actions of the partner. For example, a man's mistakes in his relationship with a woman cause her to have symptoms of this disorder. This is an unwillingness to listen to the partner. As we can see, there are many reasons for the disease, but the only thing you should know is that sexual problems are not the norm and require medical attention.
Nymphomanic frigidity
It is a sexual coldness, in which the sensual relations that arise at the beginning of sexual intercourse but do not end in orgasm are clearly expressed. Against this background, there is dissatisfaction with the sexual partner and a futile search for a more suitable one. The absence of orgasm is associated with a delay in puberty and psychosexual development. That is, the attraction to the opposite sex is immature and can stop at the erotic or platonic stage.
The symptoms and duration of nymphomaniac disorder can be pronounced and hidden. That is, it is a decrease in the brightness of sensations or a complete lack of desire. The most difficult case of this disease is considered to be increased intimate desire and the inability to get pleasure even with prolonged stimulation. This type does not affect reproductive functions.
Symptoms of frigidity
Symptoms manifest themselves in different ways and depend on the type of disorder. But the first and obvious sign of the disease is the absence of orgasm and decreased interest in intimacy. Symptoms are individual for each man and woman. For some, this is expressed as a dislike for sexual intercourse and an attitude towards it as the fulfillment of marital duties. Others cannot receive the full range of sensations from a partner or cannot relax to receive satisfaction. Embarrassment, attempts to interrupt intimacy and withdrawal at the most important moment are also manifestations of sexual dysfunction.
Lack of orgasm and other symptoms of sexual frigidity negatively affect the health of both partners. Especially on the mental state, causing frequent headaches, irritability, nervousness and even premature aging. For a man, this is fraught with impotence and urological diseases. To solve this problem, you need to talk openly with your partner. This will allow you to relax and enjoy intimacy as much as possible.
Frigidity of a woman
Frigidity of a woman has many causes and factors that provoke its appearance. At the same time, special attention is paid to the mechanism of the disease. Sexual coldness can have two mechanisms - functional and organic.
- Organic occurs as a result of injuries and diseases of the intimate organs, in which orgasm is simply impossible, but such cases are rare.
- The functional mechanism is based on dysfunctions of the nervous system. A healthy person receives signals to the brain that indicate an impact on erogenous zones and cause contractions of the genital muscles. But with the functional type, this mechanism is disrupted. For example, if a woman has a low level of sex hormones, she does not have a desire for sexual intercourse. Women who have recently given birth and pregnant women also face a similar problem, since the body produces hormones responsible for maintaining the functions necessary for feeding and bearing a child.
In order to get rid of sexual dysfunction, you need to try to understand your feelings on your own. It is quite possible that the lack of pleasure is caused by an elementary lack of knowledge of your body and its capabilities. In this case, you can use the services of a sex therapist, talk to your partner, or visit a sex shop as help.
Frigidity after childbirth
This is a temporary reaction of the body to stress. This problem occurs in almost every young mother and in most cases does not require medical attention. The disorder manifests itself in different ways, it can be a lack of interest in sex or the inability to achieve an orgasm. As a rule, the disease is temporary, but if it drags on for too long, it requires treatment. The thing is that the female body perceives pregnancy and childbirth as a huge stress and tries to prevent it in the future, which is why there is an aversion to intimate contacts. That is, the body is afraid of getting pregnant again.
Lack of interest in sex may be based on painful sensations, as the body needs time to fully recover. The internal genitals and stretched vagina return to normal within 2-3 months after childbirth. Having given birth to a child, a woman completely switches to caring for it, and this state is supported by hormonal levels.
In order to cope with this problem, you do not need to dwell on it. As soon as the body recovers, sexual life will improve. In this case, proper rest and sleep, rational nutrition and honesty with the sexual partner are recommended. If the disorder is prolonged and sex causes pain, then you should seek medical help, since long-term frigidity can become chronic.
Frigidity in men
It is a disorder, that is, a disharmony of sexual behavior. Indifference to a partner leads to a complete lack of sexual relations. For a long time, it was believed that men do not encounter such an affliction and the lack of desire for sexual intimacy occurs only in women. But the problem of low libido is characteristic of many representatives of the strong half of humanity. The disorder does not occur immediately, the prerequisites for its development are weakening of erection and situational impotence.
Let's look at the main reasons for the weakening of male libido:
- Stress and nervous disorders - have a negative impact on sexual behavior and well-being. Such phenomena provoke malfunctions in the body and a decrease in libido. Because of this, sexual desire becomes fragmented and disappears completely over time.
- Psychological diseases – intimate desire is affected not only by nervous experiences, but also by various mental disorders, for example, schizophrenia. In addition, diabetes, depression, alcoholism, urological diseases, atherosclerosis and other ailments can cause indifference to sex.
- Age – a decrease or complete absence of attraction to the opposite sex is associated with age. And this is not surprising, since work, stress, chronic fatigue and other negative factors leave their mark on the male body.
- Weak sexual energy – libido can fall depending on whether a man is passive or active by nature. If the patient is passive, then it is worth contacting a sexologist who will help restore health and desire.
- Temporary failure – as a rule, men mention this when all the above factors are absent. For example, an interesting job or a favorite activity can completely capture a man’s attention, and unsatisfied sexual fantasies recede into the background. Such failures happen to everyone.
For the treatment and prevention of male impotence and indifference, it is recommended to undergo preventive examinations. Sports, healthy nutrition, minimum stress and good relations with a partner are the key to health and male strength.
Diagnosis of frigidity
Diagnosis is carried out by a sexologist if symptoms of the disorder are present. The doctor conducts an examination to exclude physiological causes. For these purposes, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist or urologist, psychologist and endocrinologist. According to medical statistics, about 20% of women are frigid.
To determine the presence of this disease, a conversation is held with the patient and tests are taken. The doctor checks the condition of the endocrine glands and the functioning of the reproductive organs. A general blood test and urine test are mandatory, which allow you to identify the presence of chronic and infectious diseases. In addition, there are special tests that allow you to determine the level of sexual arousal or its absence.
Based on the diagnostic results, treatment is selected. As a rule, therapy is carried out for both partners simultaneously. If the disease has physiological causes, the doctor prescribes special physiotherapeutic procedures and medications. In case of psychological intimate coldness, the help of a psychologist is needed
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How to determine frigidity?
This question arises in both men and women. And this is not surprising, since the frantic pace of life, constant workload, chronic lack of sleep and nervous exhaustion have a negative impact on sexual health. Only a doctor can accurately determine a sexual disorder. But symptoms such as lack of desire for intimacy even after prolonged caresses and aversion to sex should cause concern.
At first, intimate coldness is partial, that is, the need for sex arises, but rarely. In this case, foreplay causes attraction, but this is not enough for full intimacy. Therefore, the woman (man) avoids sex or enters into contact only for the sake of satisfying the partner.
The disorder can also be identified by external signs. Many women become quarrelsome, irritable, and power-hungry. That is, there are not many ways to accurately diagnose the disorder. But the most important thing is to determine the true cause of the disease and eliminate it.
Frigidity test
The test allows you to determine the presence of sexual dysfunction and begin its treatment. There are special questionnaire tests for men and women that help to identify problems in intimate life. Let's consider the simplest test for women, to pass it you need to answer the following questions:
- Do you have erotic dreams, and how often?
- Do you get aroused by men's kisses and caresses?
- Do you have erotic fantasies?
- How do you feel about sentimental films and programmes?
If you have a positive answer to at least one question, you can be sure of your normality. A woman who is completely indifferent to sex, has never experienced sexual desire or orgasm, is considered truly cold. All other types of sexual disorders, i.e. difficult to achieve or rare orgasm, can be corrected.
For men, there is also a test that can help identify low sexual desire and erectile dysfunction. Let's look at the main questions:
- Do you suffer from frequent loss of arousal and sexual desire?
- Are you experiencing a lack of vitality and energy?
- Have you noticed a decrease in stamina and weakness?
- Have you had any recent weight fluctuations towards loss?
- Do you experience joy in life?
- Do you often suffer from bad mood and irritability?
- Do you fall asleep right after dinner?
- Has your productivity decreased?
- How often (over the past month) have you not achieved an erection sufficient for sex?
- How often (over the past month) have you been unable to maintain an erection until the end of intercourse?
- How often (over the past month) have you not had an orgasm?
- Do you suffer from inferiority complex and lack of self-confidence?
- Does the upcoming intimacy make you nervous and worried about possible failure?
If you have at least two positive answers to questions 1 through 8, this indicates a decrease in male sex hormones. Positive answers to questions 9 through 13 indicate serious sexual health problems and require medical attention.
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Treatment of frigidity
Treatment of frigidity begins with diagnosing the problem and establishing the cause. Medications are rarely prescribed, since there is no effective stimulant that would allow one to experience an orgasm. But there are drugs that temporarily increase excitability and, in combination with other therapeutic procedures, give a positive result. If the disorder is associated with the functioning of the nervous system, then sedatives and stimulants are used to normalize its functioning.
Until recently, sexual frigidity was treated with hormonal drugs, but these days such treatment is not popular due to many side effects. But the use of male sex hormones increases intimate desire in women. This is explained by the fact that they affect the areas of the brain that are responsible for arousal. However, such treatment should be carried out by a doctor, since the abuse of hormones can lead to pathological changes in the body and side effects.
Complex treatment should also include physiotherapy procedures that increase blood flow to the genitals. These are mud procedures, irrigation of the intimate organs with special solutions, sitz baths, etc. But this type of therapy should only be carried out after permission from a doctor. So, if a woman has cysts, tumors, or changes in the size of the uterus, then physiotherapy is contraindicated. To normalize arousal and eliminate frigidity, special physical training is often used, aimed at strengthening the abdominal organs and pelvic floor muscles. Foot massage, water procedures, and any other type of relaxation also have a positive effect on intimate health.
Let's look at several methods that can help eliminate sexual dysfunction:
- Aromatherapy – essential oils have a beneficial effect on all body systems, and it does not matter in what form they are used. This can be a massage with oils or warm baths. It is best to use lemon mint, sage, neroli, lavender, bergamot oil. Cold wraps with fabric soaked in essential oils have a good effect. This improves mood, raises tone and excitement.
- Auto-training or self-hypnosis also refers to methods that allow you to get rid of sexual coldness. To do this, you need to completely relax, forget about problems for a while and focus on your body. You can imagine yourself lying on the beach under the rays of the hot sun on the warm sand.
- Proper nutrition – natural plant aphrodisiacs help restore sexual desire. These are ginseng, royal jelly, damian, pollen, seafood, nuts, spices, chocolate, strawberries, avocado and others. These products are excellent antidepressants and contain hormones necessary for intimate life.
Treatment of frigidity at home
Treatment at home can be carried out using traditional medicine methods. Let's look at the most popular and effective recipes:
- Mix 100 ml of warm water with drops of alcohol tincture of Rhodiola rosea (15 drops). The solution should be taken 3-4 times a day, 30 minutes before meals for 2-3 months. Tincture of Eleutherococcus extract, tincture of ginseng, aralia and calendula have similar properties.
- Pour 1.5 liters of boiling water over a couple of spoons of dried currant leaves. Let the mixture sit for 3-4 hours, then strain it and take ½ cup before each meal. To improve the taste, you can add a little honey to the infusion.
- Pour 4 spoons of dry night violet grass with 500 ml of Cahors and leave in a tightly closed glass container to infuse for 14 days. The remedy must be shaken daily. As soon as the composition is infused, it must be filtered and taken 1 spoon 30 minutes before meals. The treatment period is 5-8 months.
- Mix equal parts of nettle, chamomile, St. John's wort and rose hips. Grind the herbal mixture thoroughly and pour 250 ml of water over it, leaving it to infuse for 2-3 hours. After that, strain the remedy and take ½ cup 3-4 times a day for 1-2 months.
How to get rid of frigidity?
So, a long absence of intimate arousal, the inability to achieve orgasm and aversion to sex can be considered very serious. There are many reasons for the disease. These can be various negative psychological factors, nervous disorders or problems at the physiological level. Therefore, in order to eliminate aversion to intimacy, it is necessary to establish the cause that caused it. For these purposes, it is worth undergoing an examination by a gynecologist, endocrinologist, psychiatrist and sexologist.
If no diseases are detected, then most likely sexual dysfunction is associated with the inability to relax and trust your partner. For these purposes, you should talk frankly with your partner, create a romantic and exciting atmosphere. Particular attention should be paid to foreplay, as it will allow you to get as excited as possible and get complete satisfaction from sex.
Frigidity conspiracy
The conspiracy is related to folk medicine. It cannot harm the body, but with faith in the healing properties of the word and compliance with the rules of pronouncing the conspiracy, it is quite possible to restore intimate health.
- This spell is read while taking a bath: “As a woman, my mother gave birth, as a woman, I accepted the church, as a woman I pray to God, as a woman I will appear to God. To my husband’s joy, to myself, to sweetness. Amen.” When finishing water procedures, it is worth saying: “The water has gone, it has taken away my frigidity. Exactly!” The spell can also be read on the bed, straightening the bed, getting ready for sleep.
- To increase emotional excitability and sensitivity, read the following words: “I will open my handbag. I will find my wallet in it. I will take three coins out of the wallet. One coin is old, no longer in use. These are my past mistakes, acquaintances, my pain and old love. I will take out the second coin, this time modern, but worn out, dirty, passed from hand to hand. This coin is my fatigue, my disappointments, my losses. I will look at it carefully, smile at it and sigh bitterly. I will take out the third coin, a coin from another country. This coin is beautiful, promising, but useless to me. I will look at it, admire it, squeeze it in my fist along with the other coins and throw it over my left shoulder as far as possible! So that my pain, my fear, my coldness and my complexes leave me forever! I will have a wallet left, in which I will put new coins: my passion, my love, my pleasure, my enjoyment. A new world is coming for me. New means of payment will be with myself, people and the world."
- Before going to bed with your partner, fumigate the room with incense or juniper smoke, reading the following words: “Smoke, Dymovich, take away my female ailment! And I will wish and want, wish and love my husband! As smoke smokes, so my love will burn! I will passionately love and wish! I wish to become a woman! My spell word is strong and sticky! Amen! Amen! Amen!”
Prevention of frigidity
As a preventive measure, special attention should be paid to the environment that will allow both partners to relax as much as possible. Fear of looking ridiculous, fear of unwanted pregnancy, lack of time or haste block sexual arousal. By eliminating the above factors, you can create all the conditions for ideal intimacy.
Treatment of gynecological and urological diseases, nervous system disorders and diseases of internal organs is also included in the preventive complex of intimate coldness. Since physiological factors negatively affect sexuality and do not allow one to concentrate on the partner. Masturbation, that is, self-satisfaction, is another method that refers to the means of preventing the disease.
Frigidity prognosis
The prognosis is usually favorable. Timely medical attention and identification of the cause of sexual dysfunction help restore excitability. Even the most advanced, that is, chronic sexual frigidity can be treated. True, in this case, long-term therapy is required for both partners, the results of which justify the efforts expended.
Frigidity is a medical term that indicates sexual dysfunction, i.e. the inability to get satisfaction from intimacy. No stress, regular medical checkups, proper nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and a loving partner are the main rules not only for a happy life, but also for healthy sex.