Libido disorders can occur at any age. Men can develop erectile dysfunction, women can develop the so-called Widow Effect, also known in the literature as Kehrer Syndrome or the five-symptom syndrome. Kehrer Syndrome occurs in many women who do not even realise they are suffering from it. The Widow Effect can occur as a result of a number of events - self-unacceptance, dissatisfaction with a partner or nervous problems.
Causes of the Widow's Effect
Sexologists have long been searching for the causes of the widow effect. It is extremely difficult to determine unequivocally what triggers the appearance of such uncharacteristic symptoms, appearing in phases I and II. Many sexologists believe that the cause of the onset of Kehrer syndrome is general sexual dissatisfaction. Interestingly, symptoms can also affect women who have not had libido problems, their sex life has been successful and a traumatic experience related to a partner has triggered the onset of phase I (e.g. betrayal of a partner).
Very often, the cause can be disputes that arise between partners and concern the intimate sphere. For example, if a woman feels the need to have intercourse every day and a man once a month, sexologists place such a woman in a higher risk group for the disease.
Another stimulus that may contribute to the first symptoms of the disease is problems with the partner's sexual performance. If the sexual experience does not satisfy the partner, in the long run, a disorder may develop, which will result in the first symptoms of widow's syndrome.
Emotional conflicts that arise between partners are very often the cause of the disorder. Quarrels, betrayals and arguments foster negative emotions that take their toll on the woman's psyche, eventually leading to serious disorders.
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Is widow's syndrome treatable?
Treating widow's syndrome is not a simple matter. The simplest method, albeit the most brutal, would be... to change partners. Of course, this is not possible in every situation. Very often, women love their partners without knowing that their problems are often the cause of the onset of the disorder in them.
It therefore becomes extremely necessary to visit a psychologist to gradually rebuild the relationship between partners. It becomes important to show affection to each other, to meet each other's needs and to feel that partners are important to each other.
In addition to seeing a psychologist, gynaecological help is essential. Prolonged absence of menstruation, abdominal pain, haemorrhoids and varicose veins can, in the long term, lead to very serious changes in the reproductive organs, resulting in future problems with getting pregnant or carrying a child.
A visit to a sexologist can provide important help to help you enjoy sex again. The sexologist will try to encourage further attempts at intercourse, recommend how foreplay should proceed and what can be done to make sex life more interesting. If therapy does not work, the sexologist may recommend that the woman masturbate. If this does not bring relief - it may become necessary to take medication to reduce sexual tension.
The problem should not be underestimated - the widow effect is a combination of both psychological and sexual problems.
