What Are The Best Ways To Increase Libido Naturally?

Medically Reviewed by Dr Chandana, MBBS, MS

What is libido?

Libido is the desire to have sex or sex drive; it varies dramatically from person to person. It also varies due to person’s preferences or circumstances
There is no right or incorrect amount of libido, or sexual desire, as it varies greatly from person to person.
Certain underlying medical conditions, hormone therapy and stress also affect libido

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Fatigue: Feeling tired or exhausted usually affects sexual desire.
Sexual Incompatibilty: When someone consistently desires more sex than their spouse or engages in a sexual activity that their partner finds uncomfortable, it might have an impact on their desire for sexual intimacy.
Sexual turn-offs: A partner may become less attractive to be around sexually if they have physical changes, such as significant weight gain.
Exercise and physical activity: Either too much or too little physical activity can cause a loss of sexual drive.
Past traumatic experience: Past experiences such as sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or rape can impact lowered libido.
Performance anxiety: Conditions such as premature ejaculation or painful sex can reduce sexual libido out of fear.
Stress: Sexual desire can be affected by stress hormones.
Medications: Certain medications can sometimes reduce libido, such as medication for high blood pressure, including diuretics, depression, including SSRI antidepressants, and medications for seizures.
Depression: Mental health conditions like depression can lead to fatigue, low motivation, sadness, and a withdrawal from social interactions, including sex.

Aphrodisiac Food: Foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E healthy fats boost libido. For example: dark chocolates, pomegranate, saffron, oysters, figs, strawberries, watermelon, bananas, spicy chilli peppers, garlic, basil, fenugreek, and asparagus.
Treatment for any underlying medical condition, such as depression.
Counselling.
Stress management.
Hormone therapy.
Exercise: Strength training and regular aerobic exercise can increase stamina, improve body image, improve life mood, and boost libido.
Talk with partner or attend couples counselling, as it will help build relationships further enhancing sexual relations.
For conditions such as menopause, use of lubricants and vaginal moisturisers may ease sex and reduce vaginal dryness.
Smoking or use of marijuana or alcohol consumption also affects sex drive and, if stopped, may boost libido.
Trying meditation or yoga relieves stress and, in return, improves libido.
Get plenty of sleep.