How to deal with Loss of Libido

Lack of libido in a relationship is a common complaint among men and women of all ages. With our busy lives it has become almost impossible for a couple to feel sexy and passionate and perform sexually.  When you have been together for years it becomes difficult for a couple to maintain the sexual energy they once when they were young. It’s been noted by doctors that loss of libido is normal but it should return to normal after a few days if it was cause by a situation and now the cause has been removed.  If you find that you still have low libido after a few weeks it would advisable to seek help.

Physical or Psychological causes for a loss of libido.

It would be advisable for a male to see a GP for a checkup, to rule out any physical issues. This can include low testosterone levels, Anti-depressants, too much alcohol. Psychological causes include the following … depression, exhaustion, stress and of course relationship issues.

Fantasizing

The brain is the most important sex organ in your body. If you don’t feel sexy upstairs, then you most probably not going to feel sexy downstairs. This is where fantasies become so important. Read or watch an erotic movie or literature. Remember the situation that made you hot and play it again in your head when the time comes to perform.

It’s been noted by multiple medical journals that females are reported to experience loss of libido more regularly than their male partners.  Even though males may experience loss of libido they can still use herbal/prescription impotence drugs to perform sexually, while women are not as lucky. Doctors have labeled this problem as “female sexual arousal disorder”. Not many studies have been done on this but it’s been noted that almost half of the population of women worldwide suffer from this disorder somewhere in their lives.

Loss of libido In Men

Studies have shown that losing interest in sex only affect 15% – 16% percent of men. Therefore it’s been noted that it is far less common among men than women. That said it can become a very embarrassing and devastated for  male in a relationship to lose his libido.