Sex Without Love

Sex without love is merely mating with genitals, but sex with loving intimacy is mating with the soul. As human beings, our sex drives are controlled by more than just hormonal cycling and the phases of the moon. The human sexual response is a very complex, multi-factorial phenomenon that we still don't fully understand. One of the most frequent complaints in my OB-GYN practice is that of a decreased sex drive. "Libido" is the medical word for sexual desire. Because the sexual response is so complex, decreased libido is usually a concern that cannot be fully addressed in a simple yearly exam. I've found it useful to ask just how long does it take for my patient to fall asleep at night.