When it comes to sex in the United States, were facing a bit of a dry spell. Two recent studies published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found that people are having less sex today than they were just a decade ago , and heterosexual women are having fewer orgasms than any other demographic.

Despite all this, experts say (and research shows) that a healthy sex life is good for our overall well-being . In fact, some say it can be a vital part of self-care and that a decrease in your sex drive should be discussed with a doctor.

As a medical profession [OB-GYNs] are trying to be more sex-positive and encourage more open conversations about sex and the problems that can come up with sex in order to help people achieve a holistic and fulfilled sexual life, said Kelly Treder , an instructor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Boston University School of Medicine.

But its not just women who are experiencing lower interest in sex.

This is a sexual state of emergency, said Alisa Vitti , a functional nutritionist and author of WomanCode: Perfect Your Cycle, Amplify Your Fertility, Supercharge Your Sex Drive, and Become a Power Source. [Women] internalize that we must be the only ones, and this is so uncommon for us to feel this way, but the fact of the matter is that everyone is struggling [with their sex drive] and its much more common than we think.

Since a positive, satisfying sex life comes with a host of benefits think improved mood, lower stress and more it might make sense to examine how to improve it. Curious how you can revamp yours so its healthier and more fulfilling? Heres where to start, according to experts:

Identify if something is squashing your sex drive