Changes in libido
Many people feel changes in their sex drives during stressful periods. One small study measured the stress levels of 30 women and then evaluated their sexual arousal while watching an erotic film. Those with high levels of severe stress experienced less sexual arousal compared with those with lower stress levels.
A much more recent study published in 2021 on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women’s reproductive health discovered that 45% of the over 1,000 women surveyed reported a reduced libido due to stress. There are many other possible causes of changes in libido, including:
- hormonal changes
- fatigue
- psychological issues