How to Revive up Your libido

Sex seems to be very interesting, whenever it comes in mind a feeling of out of this world happen. But, for some couples it does not sound better because of their low libido (sex drive). About 1 in every 5 men suffers from a loss of libido at some point in their life. Men do not like to talk about low sexual desire but the loss of libido in men stresses a marriage more than any other sexual problem.

The loss of interest in sex scares men more than women because they feel that their masculinity is linked to their sexuality which is very threatening. A study conducted by University of Chicago stated that only 23% of men with loss of libido say that they still feel happy about their life.  

How to know the problem of libido loss?

Libido is regarded as a person’s sexual drive for sex but loss of it doesn't usually happen suddenly. Loss of sexual desire is a gradual process unlike catching a cold when you wake up in the morning and whoops, there it is. Basically, libido loss is defined as a lack of interest in sex for several months of the past year. There are various factors issues that affect a man’s libido:

·        Psychological issues- Various issues that affect the sexual desire and disturbs the sexual life of a person. These are stress and anxiety from the strain of daily life, family problems, depression and mental disorders.

·        Medical issues- A person who usually visits doctor due to his health issues have a low sex desire because the person always thinks about his personal health problems. Diseases like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and HIV negatively affect sexual desire.

·        Hormonal factors- For men and women, hormones play a very important role. Testosterones are the important hormone of sexual desire and low testosterone levels usually mean low sexual desire and the levels dip as men age. There are various other causes that produce low testosterone levels include chronic disease, medications, and other drug use.

Daily habits to increase your libido

Higher frequency of sex activity is not the best measure of sexual interest. There are many ways which you can do to regain your sex drive, these are as follows:

·        Manage stress- Stress is one of the top sex drive killers that most couples complain about. Try to be stress free so that you can enjoy your sex life with your partner. The best way to be stress free is to focus on what you are doing at the time, rather than indulging yourself in the stress of yesterday or tomorrow.

·        Plan more date nights- You can try a night show with your partner by getting out of the house for an old-fashioned date. Movies or dinners aren’t sometimes the romantic evenings but going out for these can reignite the spark you felt when you first met.

·        Divide household chores equally- After a long and hectic day of work, you have to head home and try to do the household labour equally with your partner this will make both of you happier in the bedroom and out.

·        Try to focus on psychological factors- Sexual desire can often be triggered, or dampened by environment and to avoid ruining your mood, remove stacks of papers, books, and work-related files. You can light your room with dim colours or light candles. Spray some fresh air into your room by using lightly scented candles to create pleasant smells.

·        Try drinking- To lubricate your sex drive try one alcoholic drink. This will reduce your anxiety and stress, and help you in getting the mood for sex. Caution, alcohol is a depressant and too much booze can end up with quite the opposite problem.

·        Say yes to aphrodisiacs- You can try maca, a natural herb which produce more physical effect by increasing blood flow to the genitals and work on emotional level by calming the mind. Maca have the power to improve your sex drive. Moreover, you can also try oysters, which helps you in attaining the proper sexual drive.

·        Prepare for intimacy- To plan a romantic evening with your lover, try first to get him "in the mood". You both can have coffee or chocolate, these both are great sex enhancer. These foods produce positive mood states and also release endorphins, which provide energy during sex.

·        Add sex in your schedule- You always follow a schedule like having an appointment with doctor, work meetings and drinks with friends in your daily life, so why don’t you add sex in it? Is it sound unfamiliar to you, it’s not because including sex in your menu will be the most romantic approach. By adding sex, you'll feel compelled to keep the appointment with your partner and less likely to make excuses.

·        Hiking together- You can go out for hiking, running, gym or any hobby that interests you and your partner. By doing this, your bond will strengthen your emotional connection, and feelings of support boost desire. Furthermore, it has been proved in a study that couples engaged in exciting activities had greater satisfaction in their relationships.

·        Take supplements- There are various supplements available in the market and online stores, such as ginkgo biloba which helps you in increasing the blood flow to the brain and sexual organs. You can also purchase vitamin B5 capsules, which help in boosting acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that sends impulses from your brain to your sexual organs.

·        Focus on foods- The best way to boost your libido is by having foods like bananas which are a rich source of vitamin B that helps in boosting the energy for some intimate time with your partner. You can eat avocados, which is high in folic acid and also help to boost energy, stamina and sex drive. Try nuts and eggs too in your diet because eggs are rich in vitamin B6 and B5, which help in balancing the hormone levels.

·        Try sex toys- Be experimental because boredom can often lead in a loss of sex drive. You can use sex toys while having sex session or try to have sex in remote locations, which will create a magic and give you an element of interest that might have been missing from such a long time.

These are few important tips that you can implement in your life to get pleasure. If you will not find any sort of relief through the above mentioned tips then you should see a specialist. He/she may advise you to consider diagnostic testing to pinpoint exactly where the problem lies and after diagnosing your problem. You can have effective treatment.

Final words:

Regular sex is good for your health and it satisfies you in all sorts of emotional and physical intimacy needs and help in keeping closer. Sexual desires are very important for the formation and maintenance of relationships among couples. But a lack of sexual desire can adversely affect and ruin the relationships. So, keep the above daily habits in your mind to lead a happy sex live.