Libido is the name given to sexual desire, which is part of the human instinct, but can be influenced by physical or emotional issues, and therefore may be increased or decreased in some people at certain stages of life .
The hormones that control libido are testosterone in men and estrogen in women, and so at certain times of the month it is normal for women to have a greater or lesser sexual interest. Usually women have the most increased libido during their fertile period.
Several factors can lead to a lack of libido, such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems and medication use, and it is important to identify the cause so that attitudes can be taken to increase sexual desire.
How to increase libido
To increase libido it is important to identify the cause of the lack of libido so that attitudes can be taken. In case the lack of libido is due to the use of medicines, it is recommended to replace the used medication with another that does not have this side effect, but always with the advice of the doctor.
Some tips that may be helpful in boosting libido are improving eating by consuming more foods that improve blood circulation such as tuna and chia seeds, so blood flows more easily into blood vessels, making it easier to arouse. Check out some spices that increase libido and improve intimate contact.
When the person has had some emotional trauma that has affected their libido, the best solution is to seek treatment with a psychoanalyst so that all emotional causes are resolved and sexual desire can arise. Fighting anxiety and stress also help increase libido as well as improve self esteem and exercise. Find out what exercises are that increase libido.
The excessive increase of libido, on the other hand, may correspond to the obsession, being considered pathological, receiving the name of satiriasis in the case of men, and nymphomania in the case of women. See what are the 6 main signs and symptoms of nymphomania.
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What can cause lack of libido
The lack of libido can be caused due to the decrease of the hormones that control the sexual desire and to other factors, as for example:
- Use of the contraceptive pill;
- Emotional traumas;
- Diseases such as anemia, cirrhosis and hypothyroidism;
- Stress, anxiety or depression;
- Sexual impotence;
- Menopause;
- Pain during intercourse;
- Lack of testosterone in man;
- Relationship problems;
- Use of medications such as anxiolytics and antidepressants. Check out other remedies that can decrease libido.
In women, lack of libido can also be caused by difficulty in achieving orgasm or getting aroused, which makes intimate contact difficult due to lack of lubrication of the vagina, which causes pain during sexual intercourse. Know what to do when a woman can not get aroused.
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