"The Pandemic's Dual Impact: Long Covid, Menopause, and Women's Sexual Health"
A study from Boston University has found a significant decrease in cisgender women's sex drive after contracting COVID-19, with those experiencing long COVID reporting even steeper declines in arousal, lubrication, orgasm, and pain during sex. The pandemic's physiological and psychological toll, including anxiety, fatigue, and reduced opportunities for intimacy, are believed to contribute to these effects. The study emphasizes the importance of open communication about sexual health, especially for women battling long COVID, and encourages seeking support and guidance from healthcare providers.