5 Secrets to Increasing Your Sex Drive

by Feeling Great | Mar 20, 2019 | Body, Mind

Need to increase your sex drive or libido? – an awkward conversation for many of us. I often get a sneaky text after an appointment, by-the-way email or a throw away line in a  consult.  Low sex drive or libido is a dilemma that affects many women, in perimenopausal and menopausal years but anytime really.

A common question is – I’m seeing someone new & I’m needing something to help with my sex drive?

Here are 5 Secrets to Successfully Increasing Your Sex Drive or Libido (the rest is up to you):

#1 ENERGY –

If you don’t have energy….I’m talking real energy ….not a caffeine or sugar high…..then you’re on the back foot to start. Energy isn’t just in your head it’s in every cell of your body. You need energy for your biochemistry to work properly and to power your sex drive. You don’t expect your car to drive you places without any fuel.

Here are three simple ways to increase energy – being hydration (2 litres water/day), good fuel (vegetables, fruit, meat, nuts, legumes), plenty of good sleep (bed at 10pm or earlier is ideal)..

If you have trouble with fatigue & low energy….come & see me click here to book in. We’ll work out a plan that at least doubles your energy within 2 weeks naturally…..it’s so easy when you know how.

Great thing about this is it helps ‘all of you’ not just your sex drive.

#2 DE-STRESS

Did you know women need to de-stress before sex? … whereas men are the reverse….it’s actually a stress release for them….interesting! (we’re very different creatures)

So, if you’re feeling unsafe, hypervigilant or chronically anxious it’s going affect your sex drive. You’ll need to find your triggers or change the situation. Of course caffeine, smoking and certain drugs add fuel to this mix.

I see many people with chronic anxiety that is linked to gut problems (click here to find out why), so starting from somewhere can get you making progress in the right direction.

#3 VAGINAL DRYNESS

Vaginal dryness can make the whole experience painful & not something you want to repeat sometime soon. Sure you can use a lubricant but may women have reactions or sensitivities.

Vaginal dryness can be temporary or chronic. Here are some causes –

• Side effect of medication – like antidepressants, antihistamines (Telfast, Zyrtec, Polaramine, Phenergan), some asthma medication
• Dehydration
• Alcohol – can cause dehydration
• Sensitivity or allergy to certain soaps, bath bombs or products used down there (tampons, pads, etc)
• Smoking

YOUR OPTIONS: lubricant before sex (sensitivities and reactions are common – may need to trial a few), vaginal moisturisers (Replens, YES VM or vitamin E oil, olive oil or coconut oil) applied every 3 days OR……..if low oestrogen around menopause is a problem, topical low dose oestrogen (Vagifem) twice weekly.

#4 DESIRE

Good chemistry is an essential ingredient. Relationship issues can make this a problem. When you deal with the issues it is amazing how this area can change.

#5 PRACTICE

Having sex increases the desire for sex. So practice, practice, practice…..I’ll leave that one up to you!

There’s also a few herbs up my sleeve to get you moving in the right direction, but the foundations always need addressing at the same time.

Hope that helps.

x

Julie  (Feeling Great Naturopath)

P.S. In person or zoom consults available….so you don’t even need to be local to Mornington/Melbourne area. Click here to book online if you need help. 

P.S.S. Love to hear about your experiences and what has helped…email me at julie@feelinggreatnaturopath.com.au