Studies show that a large percentage of adult women worldwide suffer from sexual complaints, with low desire consistently reported as the most common. As a result, many women are dissatisfied with their sex lives, which often affects their social and emotional wellbeing.

This has been classified as a clinical condition, referred to as Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) in the DSM-4, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

HSDD is defined as a persistent lack or absence of sexual interest.

The neurobiological mechanisms of HSDD can vary, so there are still subgroups with distinctive causes and symptoms.

But all women suffering from this condition experience distress.