NCMC Spirit of Women to screen movie on women’s sexual health

GREELEY, Colo. (Oct. 14, 2010) — North Colorado Medical Center’s Spirit of Women will present two viewings of Discovery Channel’s Understanding Female Sexual Desire: The Brain-Body Connection.

Screenings will be offered at NCMC Auditoriums A and B, 1801 16th St., at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 and Monday, Oct. 25.

After viewing the film, health care providers will be available to discuss the film and answer questions. Movie snacks, beverages and a kit of helpful reference materials will be provided for each attendee. The event is free, and seating is limited. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling (970) 392-2222.

Experts believe that chemicals in the brain may play a role in sexual response, impacting a woman’s sexual desire. Women and men believe that desire is important for a healthy sex life, and that a decline in a woman’s desire would be distressing to the woman. Yet, few people realize that a lack of sexual desire accompanied by distress might be something more than stress from a demanding career or family commitments. It may be a medical condition known as Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, or HSDD. This film provides insight about the brain’s role in sexual desire and profiles women with HSDD.

If you would like more information about upcoming events, visit www.bannerhealth.com/NCMCspirit.