Increasing male libido: tips for loss of libido in men
Both men and women can experience a decreased libido. Therefore it is not surprising if one partner has a higher sex drive than the other. But if you are in a relationship, of course it feels good if you are both on the same level. If you don’t feel like having sex and want to increase your sex drive, or if you are curious about what causes a decreased libido, then read on!
No sex drive: causes
Not wanting to have sex for a while is completely normal. Not everyone feels like having sex every moment of every day, and no, men don’t think about sex all day long. But what if you have a decreased libido for a longer period of time? This is usually caused by an underlying problem:
- Tense or tired: if you are really stressed or tired, if you have money problems, or if you have problems at work, your sex drive can disappear.
- Lack of confidence: do you have low self-esteem or a negative self-image? This thought pattern is hard to break. If you also suffer from erectile dysfunction on top of that, then it is even harder to see yourself in a positive light.
- Physical problems: issues like obesity, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes and kidney diseases can cause a decreased libido.
- Medication: there are different kinds of medications that can cause a loss of sex drive in men, for example beta-blockers, sedatives and antidepressants.
- Low testosterone level: is your testosterone level too low? Then it makes sense that your sex drive is low too. Fortunately, you can do something about this. More about this later.
- You are not attracted to your partner (anymore): this can be caused by weight gain or weight loss, his or her body odour, or by watching so much porn that porn actors arouse you much more than your own partner.
Loss of libido in men
It is of course important to see if there is a reason for your decreased libido. If your partner cheated on you for example, this will have a bad influence on your libido. But medicine and stress can also negatively affect your sex drive. If you have psychological problems, it is useful to talk about it with a specialist. If you are not attracted to your partner anymore, for example because of his or her body, hisor her body odour, or because you watch too much porn, it is hard to get out of that downward spiral. Communication is very important, as is not putting the blame on someone else. Are all previously mentioned causes not applicable to you? Perhaps your testosterone level is too low. If that is the case, talk to your doctor and ask for advice.
Increase male libido
Sometimes you just have to ignore your decreased libido and simply go for it. You’ve probably been in a relationship for years and everything has become a routine. This makes it easy to just go to sleep immediately when you go to bed. But if you take the time to have sex, it often becomes enjoyable again quite quickly. Plan a romantic night with your partner and take your time during foreplay. Massage your lover or let your lover massage you with massage oil. Light some candles, put on sexy music and calmly explore every part of each other’s bodies. It can also be very exciting to watch on erotic video together or to try roleplay. Maybe your partner loves wearing beautiful lingerie. You can buy this for her! By breaking your habits, you can give your sex life a boost. Communicate with your partner: this is the only way to let him or her know you’re not satisfied at the moment. It is important to be honest to your lover. You can also try libido enhancers. You can read more about this below.
Increasing testosterone levels
We wrote before that men can have decreased testosterone levels. Testosterone is the hormone that is responsible for the male libido. It’s normal that your testosterone level decreases when you get older. Do you want to know if your testosterone level is lower than it used to be? Then go see your doctor. It is possible he or she will prescribe testosterone gel or injections in order to increase your libido. You can also increase your testosterone level yourself. There are various options, like taking libido stimulating capsules and pills. These contain natural substances. The pills and capsules can be taken right before sex or daily during a certain period of time. A treatment like this can increase your libido. There are also pills that stimulate the production of testosterone and creams that stimulate blood flow and increase the male libido.
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