subject: Libido - Are you suffering from low libido? [print this page] Do you find yourself suffering from a low libido, that you just don't feel like the intimacy in your relationship is measuring up? Have you lost your lust for love?
Libido is the term commonly used to refer to ones sexual desire or sex drive. Sexual desire can actually be compared to the desire for food, a little like an appetite. In some cases men and women can lose their appetite for love and this can cause strains in a relationship or on ones self esteem.
Most people at one time or another will experience some form of decreased libido. In fact, 40 per cent of women note a lag in their libido with a smaller 30 per cent for men. A person suffering from low libido will find they have a reduced sexual desire, have less frequent thoughts about sex, they may be reluctant to initiate sex and this can be for as long as weeks or even months.
As we age we generally take on more responsibilities and the daily grind becomes filled with stress and fatigue, work pressure, illnesses, finance and even the kids - it really seems there is actually less time for sex and in some cases these issues tend to outweigh the importance of sex.
Low libido varies between individuals and can depend on an array of factors. Diet, exercise, stress, overall wellbeing and psychological issues can all contribute to ones level of sexual desire. The most common sexual difficulty found in men and women by a Australian Study of Health and Relationships is the lack of interest in sex (men 24.9 per cent and women 54.8 per cent) that is ones libido! However, in another survey it was found that 75% of men and 85% of women want more sex. It seems if we can get more "want" we'll get what we want!
The male low libido is related strongly to a physical response to stimulation while the female low libido is somewhat more complicated. Factors for a womans diminished libido are generally psychologically based, emotions, anxiety, stress and even hormones can contribute to the issue. For men it may be as simple as suffering fatigue or just a lack of time.
If you feel you are suffering from a low libido, that you are lacking sexual desire, you may benefit from a herbal remedy. These remedies date back thousands of years, such as horny goat weed, damiana or a tribulus supplement. These plants (herbal extracts) have been used to increase libido, enhance sexual function or as an aphrodisiac to enhance sexual activity.
As a low libido can be caused from an array of lifestyle and psychological issues it is of benefit to look for a complete libido formula. A good libido formula will focus on an array of contributing factors to a low libido such as mental alertness, circulation, energy, stress and fatigue and sexual function.
In addition to a complete libido formula supplement it is helpful to eat well, rest well and get regular doses of exercise. A well nourished, active body will project many benefits good health, a fuller life and a healthy libido.
