Hormones and Hot Flashes
Hormones and Hot Flashes
Hormones and Hot Flashes
By Dr. Andrea K. Robbins
Having a low libido or low sex drive in women refers to a lack of interest in sexual relations. It is not unusual to experience a short-term decline in sexual desire at some point in your life, and many women do, but if it continues, it may present problems. The underlying reason for a decrease in sexual interest and activity, however, is not always obvious. A low libido can result from physical conditions (like illness or pregnancy), psychological issues (like stress or anxiety), or other factors. When a woman feels that her formerly normal sex drive has stalled or seems gone altogether, a medical or emotional problem may be at the root.
The signs of a low sex drive include less frequent sexual thoughts and fantasies, reduced sexual desire, reluctance to initiate sex, less frequent masturbation, lack of desire for sex when you've gone without sex for days, weeks, or months (depending on what was previously normal for you). When your libido is low, you can feel inhuman. While you can't always fix or figure out the problem on your own, many times you can. There are everyday things that you can do to increase your sex drive. Try the following eleven tips before seeing a licensed medical provider and see if you can elevate your own libido:
1. Put Out the Candles Scented candles can block hormone receptors in the body. Instead of lighting scented candles to up your libido, go without, or use essential oils.
2. Say Goodbye to Soy Research has shown that soy decreases libido by interfering with our natural hormones.
3. Don't use a laptop computer on your lap. The electromagnetic field and the radiation coming from the laptop should not be close to the sexual organs as they interfere with their function, including formation of hormones.
4. Draw the Curtains And have sex in the afternoon. That's when your sex hormones are at their highest
5. Get some Garlic Garlic contains allicin, an active ingredient that increases blood flow to both your sexual organs, resulting in a stronger erection and better orgasms. Buy a bulb a week, crush it up, and throw it into your meatballs and stir-fries.
6. Have a Cup of Coffee or Eat Figs Scientists from Southwestern University, Texas, have found that coffee boosts the female libido. You have to be an occasional drinker to feel the benefits so, for best results, ditch your six-cups-a-day habit. Figs build sexual stamina because of their high amino acid content.
7. Get Fit Thirty minutes a day of moderate exercise can help to increase sex drive, say researchers. It's not just the extra energy that will help get you in the mood; if you feel more confident about your body, you'll also feel sexier.
8. Eat Chocolate Not white or milk chocolate, a rich, dark bar with at least 70 percent cocoa solids. Cocoa contains phenylalanine, an amino acid that boosts arousal and enhances your mood.
10. Try Korean Gingseng This has been used as a libido lifter for more than 7,000 years. As well as improving blood flow to the genitals, it also stimulates your mental and physical energy, so it's good for people with stress-related low libidos.
11. Get the TV out of the bedroom This is from the concepts of Feng Shui, an Asian concept of clearing energy in the home. The bedroom should be used for sex and sleep. Don't work in the bedroom, don't have a home office in there, and don't pull your laptop into bed. If it is possible, remove mirrors, dressers, and other excess furniture.
Many women experience a decrease in libido at some point in their lives. But trying the aforementioned tips can elevate your libido and put you back on track. However, if you've tried and failed to regain your sex drive, you may need to take a different tack. Other suggestions for you are to learn to communicate effectively with your partner to gain the most from your shared sexual experience. Consider counseling to help you and your partner talk through any sexual frustrations and open up to each another. Realize that exploring your own body is a healthy way for a woman to learn what truly arouses her. And if you face serious psychological issues, especially prior sexual abuse, it is critical to get help from a mental health professional.
Watch Milwaukee Brewers vs San Francisco Giants Game Live online Watch Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers 2011 Games Value Custom Flashdrives: Know Your Choices Game Copy Wizard- Start Creating Copies of your Video Games Today Game Copy Wizard Review- Backup xbox 360, ps3 and wii games Backup and Burn PS3 Games with Game Copy Wizard- Burn your PS3 Video Games Today Backup and Burn xbox 360 Games with Game Copy Wizard- Start using Game Copy Wizard Today Where to Buy Corporate Promotional Flash Drives Create Backup Copies of all your Video Games with Game Copy Wizard Quality Promotional Flash Drives: Important Specifications Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz NBA Game Live Telecast Be on Top with Promotional Flash Drives Free Games For Mobile Phones