Lost sensation in clitoris

[Thatbliddywoman]

Has this happened to anyone?

If I think about things that usually get me going,I don't feel the usual twitch I used to. I don't know if this explains it well enough but that feeling if I try to imagine an orgasmic experience... I'd usually sort of feel the sensation down there but now, nothing.
It doesn't respond to my partners touch like it used to either :(
And when I do orgasm, it just isn't as intense.

Rather embarrassing, but I'm actually very upset about it. I've never been the easiest to reach orgasm but this is much worse. I can't think what I've done/not done/changed to make it happen.
No hormonal changes (not pregnant not menopausal etc)
No medication...

:(

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[Thatbliddywoman]

Is there anything I can do? I've been trying to fantasise to see if it comes back. But perhaps that may even make it worse?

[Giggorata]

I have read that vibrators sometimes contribute to a loss of sensation, or make it harder to reach orgasm without the electric buzz... might that be a factor?

[Thatbliddywoman]

Possibly :( but all of a sudden when I've been using them for years? It was very sudden too.

[Thatbliddywoman]

If that's the case also, may I be able to fix myself by abstaining for a long time?

[Giggorata]

I don't know.
Because it was very sudden, there might be a medical explanation? Perhaps your GP, or a referral to a specialist?

[Thatbliddywoman]

I really don't want to sit and tell my GP about this but I will if I have to-I just wonder if It's fixable. I daren't google!

[SynchroSwimmer]

Might want to research into vitamin B12 and deficiency, which affects nerve endings. Supplements readily available.

(I had to have a course of injections for severe deficiency - and was a bit taken aback by the response). A friend buys B12 just for this effect.

Also, and this might sound strange, but Dr Louse Newson, specialist in menopause and HRT, is doing an online trial at the moment called Asparagus Awakening - basically try eating asparagus each day (I cook a few days worth and eat a few pieces from the fridge each day)....Early days, but I really think there is something in it.

[minddeter]

Thank you,I will most definitely look into that. I used to take B12 supplements and stopped as a dr told me I didn't need them. Definitely going to start them again! Are injections better?

[minddeter]

Nc fail nevermind :)

[Happyd]

@SynchroSwimmer just added B12 to my Amazon basket ..as having the same trouble so thanks for the tip

[SynchroSwimmer]

The injections were given just for a severe clinical deficiency - alas.
It would be useful if it were possible to have them intermittently....😊

[Tiger2018]

Abstaining may help - to give your body chance to reset. Or try edging... this teasing on the edge for a while may wake you up again?

[DrCoconut]

You know you can buy and self administer B12 injections? I'm not advocating it and obviously seek advice from your doctor about health issues etc but it is possible.

[minddeter]

Thansk drCoconut (as you're a dr I trust you) -I was looking and apparently you can order them from a few places!

Tiger it seems sensible. I am not doing anything to myself for a while now. Vibe's back in its box!I am in a quite LDR so It's one of those...

I am scared I'll never be able to be pleasured again!

[StarlightLady]

OP, l am not a medic, but l am a clitoris owner, so a few thoughts.

For starters, l’m sorry to hear this. Regardless of what else (or who else) is going on in my life, I’ve been using vibies more or less daily since my mid teens, l’m early 40s now and they have not caused any decrease in sensitivity, far from it, so l think you can discount that. There could be a lack of, or even over sensitivity immediately afterwards, but we are talking hours there rather than days or more.

You don’t say how old you are, but some menopausal symptoms and hormonal changes can kick in at any age. Other non physical outside factors can play a role too.

Rather than abstain, l would suggest lots more “me time”, where you search for the hidden key. In addition, maybe engage in some oral only sessions with your partner where pure focus is on the clitty.

You’ll get there!

[minddeter]

@StarlightLady

OP, l am not a medic, but l am a clitoris owner, so a few thoughts.

For starters, l’m sorry to hear this. Regardless of what else (or who else) is going on in my life, I’ve been using vibies more or less daily since my mid teens, l’m early 40s now and they have not caused any decrease in sensitivity, far from it, so l think you can discount that. There could be a lack of, or even over sensitivity immediately afterwards, but we are talking hours there rather than days or more.

You don’t say how old you are, but some menopausal symptoms and hormonal changes can kick in at any age. Other non physical outside factors can play a role too.

Rather than abstain, l would suggest lots more “me time”, where you search for the hidden key. In addition, maybe engage in some oral only sessions with your partner where pure focus is on the clitty.

You’ll get there!

Thank you so much
I'm thinking it could be psychological because my thinking about things that would usually cause a sensation doesn't anymore.
However my partners touches (to other parts of my body) do still get me turned on
I'm 39.
I'm worried it'll never come back but I've confided in a few close friends and asked on here obviously and people seem to think it will.
Not used my vibe since I noticed-darent!

[K8B]

Did you ever find an answer for this? / did sensation come back?

[Whatliesbeneath707]

Just a note about the B12 supplements: it is a water soluble vitamin, so any excess in the system will just be excreted out, so taking a trial of the supplement shouldn't be harmful. I hopecit helps.

[minddeter]

I think it has very slightly improved.I hope this isn't wishful thinking.

My partner is quite afraid to touch me in case I'm hurt again now. :( as it seems to be from a sexual injury. I've never had anything like this happen.

Anyway, the story goes- I pursued it and I did begin B12 supplements

I was referred to a psychosexual clinic via my GP. She recommended a book-I read it and although marginally interesting it was very basic and very heteronormative-lots of talk about how a lot of men don't understand women's bodies and how to 'train' them and much more talk about how we don't get to know our OWN bodies (not applicable to me fortunately!). The therapist was lovely but I just didn't feel anything she recommended were applicable to me-it may have had a psychological element but I knew there was a physical issue.

I've been through a lot with my body and never has anything like this happened before!

When things didn't improve and I was getting frustrated in more ways than one I had my smear test reminder. I don't go to the GP for smear tests, I usually go to the local GUM clinic as they're much more adept at doing them effectively and painlessly.

I decided to book an appointment and see if I could speak to them about this issue at the same time.

My local one unfortunately told me they no longer did smear tests and to go to the GP. They wouldn't see me for the sensation issue either, because it wasn't an STI nor pregnancy issue. I did state that I'd much rather not go to the GP for either issue, and they told me to try a similar clinic in a neighbouring town.

I went. The consultant was wonderful. She examined me and told me I have a blunt force trauma issue to my vagina and moderate-to-severe damage to my pelvic floor. She couldn't fully explain why my clitoris is affected but she did emphasise that the nerves and pathways are closely connected and she could see how it could happen.

I do feel a bit of a jobsworth as I know there are many, many women facing far worse issues and damages to their bodies than this. But she referred me to a pelvic physiotherapist and a specialist gynecologists'. That was mid-September and I am still waiting. She did tell me that for the pelvic physiotherapist I may be better off going private as there are just not many of them-so I was surprised to hear back from one straight away-who then told me they 'didn't do this sort of thing' and that they'd refer me back to the GP to go to a gynecologist-which I already knew was happening anyway! So I am still on the waiting list for that. I will chase it up this morning now this thread has reminded me.

So yes, that's where I am at, thank you for asking.

It isn't important in the great scheme of things of course, but it is, or should be, for us all.

[Mxflamingnoravera]

Are you on anti depressants? They can have a massive effect on sexual arousal.

[Mxflamingnoravera]

Whoops sorry, I should have read the thread. Good luck.

[K8B]

Could I ask if you recall when this trauma occurred?

[Hollyhocks7]

Loss of sensation can happen as a result of menopause

[minddeter]

@Mxflamingnoravera that has happened to me before!

@K8B yes I do. It was purely accidental, occurred during sex. I had kidney infections and horrible pain afterwards. Never realised it could do this to my clitoris though, it was a penetration-related incident.

I have been checked and I am not menopausal