Loss of sensitivity (female) is there a cure?

Ok. (Disclaimer as I'm a guy)...

First, no matter how you feel, it's important to not 'think you're broken'. As you explore solutions, also be comfortable that no matter what you find, it's part of who you are, and that's ok. (Don't let anything bring you down, or convince you are less of a beautiful worthy valuable human being). You are not alone, and nothing you find, will make you less a woman deserving a happy life.

Yes, frequent masturbation with porn can lead to less sensitivity, and ceasing may help....

however...

There are other factors that can play into sensitivity. Given that your cases strikes me as a bit more advanced, I would encourage you to explore them with equal or higher priority.

First, stress in your life can create depression which blocks your ability to feel anything but extremes. It can be subtle and confusing. If you haven't already, you may want to take a visit to the doc to be assessed for depression and see if that is any factor. (I receive treatment for this, and it was definitely a factor in my sexual health)

Next, there are health and hormonal imbalances that can cause sensitivity issues (and contribute to stress/depression). (I have some of these in my life, as I have to receive testosterone therapy). Blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid, estrogen, and other items that deal with oxygenation of the blood (body weight, heart issues, aesthma) can all create a space that dulls the sensations. In short, if you haven't recently, it's time to have a full health panel run. (I met a women that had celiac's disease, which if you don't know is a chronic illness to gluten, and among other things, it killed her sexual function, and gave her ulcers and a whole host of things that made her feel unsexy)

Next, if you are on prescription drugs already, many of these can block sensations. When you visit the doc, it may be time to review what you are taking and discuss with them about your sexual function (I take anti-depressant which are solving for my depression, but in time they may also be harming my sexual function)

(Its important to discuss these things with the right doc. You can start the discussion with your Gynecologist, but often a endocrinologist referral is needed. Don't settle for the average 'ear, noise, and throat' doc that tells you 'that's just normal'. (As a cautionary tale, my ex-wife went diagnosed with hypothyroidism for 10 years, even though she had questioned them repeatedly if she should get checked. She was told, 'she was just tired and should exercise more') Anyone that seems to be taking what you are saying lightly, is the wrong doc. They should be willing to look and explore with you.)

Finally, once you've discussed those things with a doc, and feel confident in the results, and if nothing else turns up, it may be time to discuss with a counselor (specifically one familiar with sexual function). There are conflicts in our self worth, traumas that we are avoiding connecting to, issues with our beliefs/values, or other common fears which can create a situation where we unconsciously clamp down on the sensations, and back away. It's not that the senses aren't there, but instead, we are cringing to defend from them. A therapist can help us understand what those issues might be, and how to change the dialog to allow us to feel free (I went through some therapy, but not for sexual health)

All of these can be pursued while doing a NoFap reboot. However, I do encourage you to try them first. It's important to get some outside perspective to see if anything is holding your progress back.

(PS: while you don't need my validation on this, and it sounds crude, I often find it liberating to give voice to what I think a subconscious fear might be when admitting such personal details.... so with that... anyone that would ever say to you 'its because you haven't met the right man, or 'a real man', is an asshole. What you are going through is real. It's not imagined. Don't let anyone convince you that you can find a solution by just by giving in while in bed.)

Any case, welcome. you are among friends who will support you and understand you. Feel free to bare your soul, vent, or ask even the simplest questions as we all learn and all benefit from you being here. Stay strong.

 

I am a guy, wanted to start with that. A lot of things that the men experience so will the woman. From what I have heard this is common from frequent masturbation. You could find mr. perfect and feel turned on somewhere inside but outside, nothing. The best thing to do is to take a break from masturbation. You are not broken though and that is a common fear, so breath a sigh of relief. A lot of times men and women think that women aren't effected as much or at all like the men are, but we aren't different species so it isn't true. The only difference is you won't experience PIED, you experience no sensation or very little. Read through the threads and try to change the perspective from man to woman if an article is by a man. Your brain and body need a break from stimulation and everything will go back to normal. Good luck