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Electrically stimulating the clitoris could treat low libido in women

Women with sexual dysfunction reported a large increase in arousal after half an hour of electrical stimulation

By Carissa Wong

16 May 2023

Stress, hormonal changes and health problems can all affect libido

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Stimulating the clitoris with electrical impulses could increase arousal to treat low libido. In a small study, half an hour of stimulation raised women’s arousal by several points on a 1 to 5 scale, including in some participants with spinal cord injuries that affect their ability to experience genital sensations.

Some degree of sexual dysfunction affects an estimated . Symptoms vary in severity and can include not feeling aroused, struggling to orgasm and experiencing pain or discomfort during sex. These can…

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