Do you have low libido? While this can often be
thought of as a taboo subject, it shouldn't be. Speaking to your mate, or your
doctor, to try to determine the cause is an essential first step to getting your
mojo back. The causes of low libido can be physical, mental, or emotional. What
are some common issues that might be causing your low libido?
Physical Stressors
Any type of physical illness will likely have
some impact on your desire. Being sick makes you tired, and when you're tired,
you don't want to do anything that requires effort. If you have the occasional
bout of flu or headache that affects your libido, it's likely nothing to worry
about, and you should bounce back to normal in a few days. But, if you're
always feeling too sick or too tired to do the deed, see a doctor. Illnesses
like arthritis, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and high blood pressure can leave
you feeling drained and significantly impact your sexual desire.
Being over-worked can also wear you out to the
point that you have little libido. If it seems like you never get a break from
doing a million things day after day, take some time out. By making time for
yourself, you will soon find that you'll be making more excuses to jump into
bed.
Bad habits like drinking too much alcohol, using
recreational drugs, or smoking can all cause reduced arousal. If your libido is
taking a plunge, quitting these unhealthy habits can help to get your libido
alive and kicking again.
Hormonal Changes
It's not an easy thing to face, but as they get
older, both women and men will go through hormonal changes. If you've reached a
certain age, this might be the cause of your low libido. For women, menopause
causes levels of estrogen to drop. And, for men, the production of testosterone
can decline. Fortunately, modern medicine has options to treat these hormonal
fluctuations, so getting older doesn't mean that you can't still feel playful.
Mental Issues
Insufficient sexual interest frequently
accompanies mental health issues. Depression, emotional stress, anxiety, and
other mental illnesses often cause low libido. While sometimes temporary, if
you have a mental illness and your loss of libido is becoming a long-term
dilemma, seek professional help.
Deep-rooted issues associated with negative
sexual encounters, sexual abuse, poor body image, or low self-confidence can
also be the reason for low libido. If you're suffering as a result of any of
these, group therapy can be of great benefit. Connecting with others who feel
the same way, you can begin taking the journey toward healing, and loving,
together.
It's a Two-Way Street
Issues with your relationship are a major reason
for loss of libido. Feeling sexual, and feeling loved, are usually one and the
same. If you have some unresolved issues with your partner, talk about it. If
you're feeling completely disconnected and don't know how to even begin the
conversation, seeing a relationship counselor can help to get the conversation
flowing.
Low libido doesn't have to be a life sentence.
Getting to the heart of the problem is the first step to feeling frisky again.
