I'm Not in the Mood: What Every Woman Should Know About Improving Her Libido [Paperback]

Judith Reichman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 20, 1999

The "hormone of desire," testosterone, acts on the brain to stimulate sexual interest, sensitivity to sexual stimulation, and orgasmic ability in both sexes. The amount of testosterone circulating in a woman's blood declines by about 50 percent between her twenties and fifties. The most common complaint associated with this decline is a seemingly unexplainable decrease or loss of sexual desire and enjoyment.

In I'm Not in the Mood, Dr. Reichman reveals the effectiveness of small doses of testosterone in reviving sexual desire and pleasure for women. Questions answered and topics discussed include:

• Why and when do women make male hormones?

• Where do all our male hormones go?

• Behavior, life changes, and medical problems that affect our libido

• Medications that affect our libido

• Will creams, pills, lozenges, patches, or shots help?

• When you should see a psychiatrist, psychologist, or sex therapist

• How to discuss libido issues with your doctor

• How to reach your biologic sexual potential

The "hormone of desire," testosterone, acts on the brain to stimulate sexual interest, sensitivity to sexual stimulation, and orgasmic ability in both sexes. The amount of testosterone circulating in a woman's blood declines by about 50 percent between her twenties and fifties. The most common complaint associated with this decline is a seemingly unexplainable decrease or loss of sexual desire and enjoyment.

In I'm Not in the Mood, Dr. Reichman reveals the effectiveness of small doses of testosterone in reviving sexual desire and pleasure for women. Questions answered and topics discussed include:

• Why and when do women make male hormones?

• Where do all our male hormones go?

• Behavior, life changes, and medical problems that affect our libido

• Medications that affect our libido

• Will creams, pills, lozenges, patches, or shots help?

• When you should see a psychiatrist, psychologist, or sex therapist

• How to discuss libido issues with your doctor

• How to reach your biologic sexual potential

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

"Libido maintenance is complicated," admits Judith Reichman, M.D., the frank "hormone maven" you've seen on PBS, The Today Show, and Oprah!. Few physicians are able to help or are comfortable helping women whose dwindling sexual urge interferes with sexual pleasure, intimacy, and expression of affection. I'm Not in the Mood examines the medical reasons for the loss of libido as women age. Reichman concludes that although estrogen replacement makes sexual activity more comfortable and pleasurable, it has no effect on sexual desire, whereas testosterone does. "From an ovarian point of view, many of us are testosterone-deprived, if not downright deficient," asserts Reichman. Testosterone deficiency can result in diminished desire and arousability, insensitivity of the clitoris and nipples, and difficulty reaching orgasm. She discusses the "good news" about and "dark side" of taking testosterone.

Reichman wisely avoids blaming testosterone deficiency for every sexual woe, however. She describes "Seven Sexual Saboteurs": psychological concerns, couple trouble, medications, disease, surgery, pain, and a partner with erectile difficulties. For each, she explains the problem and her recommended solution. She discusses (and, generally, dismisses) other products that are used or advertised as libido enhancers and gives advice about how to talk to your partner and to a sex therapist. --Joan Price --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"I wish I had this book three years ago... Dr. Reichman speaks franklly and with humor.It's like she's talking to you." -- Cristina Ferrare, talk show host

"Real-life vignettes, understandable medical information, and humor make this important book on women's sexuality a winner." -- Ten StupidThings Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives and The Ten Commandments

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; 1 edition (October 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688172253
• ISBN-13: 978-0688172251
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #765,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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120 of 124 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More for your peri/menopausal woman, July 15, 2001

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"goodnpoor" (Brick, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I'm Not in the Mood: What Every Woman Should Know About Improving Her Libido (Paperback)

I was impressed by the information provided in the book. Also, Dr. Reichman is quite entertaining in her representations. But I found that this book was more geared toward those women who are peri-menopausal or menopausal, or even post-menopausal. As a 29 year old, I found some of the information a bit 'out of my league'. I can't say that it didn't help me at all; it certainly did. But I guess I was looking for something that was aimed at someone who spends a lot of time going, "I'm not sick or depressed, I'm not middle-aged, I'm not unattracted to my husband, I'm not on medication; what's wrong with me?" Buy it, but just know that's not the purpose of it.

57 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book that can make your life better., August 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: I'm Not in the Mood: What Every Woman Should Know About Improving Her Libido (Hardcover)

Dr. Reichman addresses the sexual problems that so many women have, but doctors usually dismiss or ignore. At last, a book that gives honest and solid information to women of all ages. Love her style and honesty. From seeing her on Today show, I trust her caring concern for women's health, which so many studies and doctors place after men's health issues. I've recommended this book to many of my friends and after reading it they have all thanked me. Most important, they say it has impacted their life positively.

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A frank, engaging sexual self help book., December 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: I'm Not in the Mood: What Every Woman Should Know About Improving Her Libido (Hardcover)

Dr. Reichman tackles a delicate subject in her latest book, "I'm Not in the Mood Tonight". The book deals with the loss of a woman's libido, or sex drive, and how to get it back. It's direct approach is refreshing and honest. Dr. Reichman spells out the possible causes of decreased sex drive, some of which you'll find very surprising. As the founder and host of the online perimenopause/menopause support group HotFlash!, I have learned that hundreds of women want to regain their sexual selves. It is very important to them. Dr. Reichman's book does a terrific job of explaining the many culprits for a declining interest in sex. She takes a great deal of time in offering solutions and therapies for getting our sex lives back on track.

Sue R.N., BSN