Positive psychology offers approaches that go beyond reducing low sexual desire symptoms toward building the conditions for genuine flourishing.
PERMA and Low Sexual Desire
Martin Seligman's PERMA model identifies five elements of wellbeing relevant to low sexual desire:
- Positive emotions: Deliberately cultivating joy, gratitude, and pleasure alongside low sexual desire treatment
- Engagement: Flow states that create absorption and counter low sexual desire
- Relationships: Quality connections that buffer against low sexual desire
- Meaning: Purpose that persists despite low sexual desire
- Achievement: Progress toward goals, even while managing low sexual desire
Signature Strengths and Low Sexual Desire
Research shows that using your top character strengths in new ways is a robust low sexual desire intervention. The VIA Character Strengths survey identifies your strengths.
Integrating Positive Psychology with Low Sexual Desire Treatment
Positive psychology doesn't replace low sexual desire treatment — it complements it. Treating low sexual desire removes obstacles; positive psychology builds the structure of a fulfilling life.