Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Lack of Sexual Desire

Lack of sexual desire, also termed hypoactive sexual desire disorder, refers to the persistent or recurrent absence of sexual thoughts, fantasies, or interest in sexual activity that causes personal distress. Women's Reproductive Health has published research examining both pharmacological interventions and contextu…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 7× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2381-862X 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Lack of sexual desire, also termed hypoactive sexual desire disorder, refers to the persistent or recurrent absence of sexual thoughts, fantasies, or interest in sexual activity that causes personal distress. Women's Reproductive Health has published research examining both pharmacological interventions and contextual factors affecting sexual desire in women. The journal's work includes a systematic review evaluating bupropion as a treatment option for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women, addressing the clinical need for evidence-based therapeutic approaches to this condition. Additionally, the journal has explored how sexual violence profoundly impacts women's sexual health and access to comprehensive healthcare services, examining survivors' experiences in conflict-affected regions where trauma intersects with barriers to medical care. This research matters because diminished sexual desire affects quality of life, intimate relationships, and psychological well-being for many women, yet remains underaddressed in clinical practice. Understanding both treatment options and the broader social determinants—including trauma and healthcare access—provides a more complete picture of sexual desire concerns across diverse populations and circumstances. The journal's contributions span clinical intervention research and public health perspectives on sexual function and reproductive health equity.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 7 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Women's Reproductive Health (ISSN 2381-862X).

Journal editorial board
Paolo Ivo Cavoretto · Italy Loc Nguyen · Hong Kong Matteo Schimberni · Italy

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