{"id":6093,"date":"2023-05-08T07:45:31","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T07:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourgrowth.guide\/?p=6093"},"modified":"2023-05-08T07:45:31","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T07:45:31","slug":"what-does-low-libido-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourgrowth.guide\/en\/what-does-low-libido-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What does low libido mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Libido is called the sexual drive of the sexes, which is influenced by many different factors and shapes to a large extent the perception that people have about themselves and the quality of their relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Libido is expressed physically by man and woman, in the man by the flow of blood to the penis leading to erection, and in the woman by the lubrication and enlargement of the labia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low libido is considered a reduced sexual desire that lasts for a long period. It is not related to whether you are in a relationship or how you feel about your partner. You may have drifted away from your partner and again have a high sexual desire for other people. Like you may not be in a relationship but have fantasies and a strong desire to masturbate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low libido refers to a lack of interest in sex accompanied by a lack of fantasies and a lack of desire to masturbate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low libido is more common compared to excessively high libido, which also creates problems for the person and their relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, men think about sex almost twice as much as women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Duke University study, however, debunked the myth that men think about sex about every 7 seconds and showed that following social norms, men often exaggerate how much they think about sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Causes that create low libido in women<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low libido in women can have many different causes, physical, psychological, emotional.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decrease in estrogen in women, which occurs with menopause, is one of the most important causes of decreased desire for sex. According to a study, 26% of premenopausal women and 52% of postmenopausal women felt a reduced mood to the point of indifference to the initiation of sexual activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy\/breastfeeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure \/ fatigue from family obligations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic physical pains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression and anxiety disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor body image, e.g. due to obesity or social beauty standards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditions such as Pelvic Pain Syndrome that make the experience of sex painful<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incontinence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad sexual\/ psychological experience in a relationship\/ Verbal or Physical Abuse in a relationship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced self-esteem<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad habits, such as smoking\/alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women shoulder the responsibility of multiple roles. They are called to be good mothers, devoted wives, successful professionals while struggling to cope with exhausting beauty standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, women face a great deal of ageism. Often women over 45 are considered &#8220;invisible&#8221; in the eyes of men, although in recent years this tends to decrease, thanks to global campaigns for women&#8217;s empowerment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Causes that create low libido in men<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different psychological or physical reasons also affect male libido.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a new study done in Japan, men with low libido, over 40 years old, have twice the risk of early death from cancer and about one and a half times more risk of early death from heart disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should also be clarified that low libido in men is not the same as erectile dysfunction, although they are sometimes linked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the causes of low libido in men?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychological pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low testosterone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic pains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression, anxiety disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addiction to adult films<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of purpose in life or as the Japanese call it the lack of ikigai, which is the reason for living, what gives one joy and motivation in life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad habits, such as smoking \/ alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restless legs syndrome. According to a study, men who experienced this syndrome at least five times a month had twice the risk of erectile dysfunction than those who did not have the syndrome.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced age<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men are often pressured to live up to certain social norms such as &#8220;men are strong&#8221;, &#8220;men don&#8217;t cry&#8221;, &#8220;men are always in the mood for sex&#8221;. Thus a vicious psychological cycle is created, since psychological or physical reasons cause low libido which in turn causes severe psychological problems and men&#8217;s intense fear that they will not be able to cope &#8220;as men&#8221; in a sexual activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Low libido in couples<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to research, in a heterosexual relationship it is the woman who usually has the lowest libido.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, regardless of whether it is the woman or the man who has the lower libido, both sexes are affected in the relationship the same, since it becomes a common relationship problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the individual physical, psychological and physical reasons we mentioned above for low libido in women and low libido in men, low libido in a relationship is mainly related to problems between the couple, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional detachment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal \/ physical abuse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indifference<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlling the relationship through sex<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many times, financial problems, problems with children, daily stress reduce the couple&#8217;s sexual desire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some use NO to sex, as a form of punishment for their partner. In this way, however, they end up punishing their own relationship, and thus themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, it is normal over the years to decrease the desire of one for the other, which in the early years was mainly the work of hormones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often couples forget that to maintain interest in their relationship, especially if it counts for many years, it takes work from both.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Ways to increase your libido<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can look to your doctor for various medicinal treatments to increase your libido.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also natural, simple and easy ways to deal with low libido at every age and for every gender. Sometimes, it can be enough to be in the mood to increase it, especially if you have lost all interest in sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>(If you are single)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing is sexier than a man or woman who takes care of themselves. Not in a narcissistic way, but with a genuine healthy love.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renew yourself with a new haircut or a new wardrobe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get sexy underwear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a new perfume that makes you feel more romantic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk around the house naked, sleep naked. Look at your body in the mirror with love.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find ways to deal with the stress in your life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce excessive smoking\/alcohol\/food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy (in moderation) vitamin D by relaxing in the sun<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep better<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise. Exercising and taking care of your body boosts your mood for sex.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch (in moderation) erotic films<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fantasize \/ masturbate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>(If you are a couple)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to research, sex, money and housework \u2013 not necessarily in that order \u2013 are among the most difficult topics for a couple to talk about. Their exclusion, however, from their communication ultimately leads to the separation of the couple itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk openly about your relationship problems. If you&#8217;re afraid to do it yourself, see a relationship counselor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with hugs, caresses, and kisses. The saying &#8220;with eating comes appetite&#8221; certainly applies to sex.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renew your bedroom, with sexier colors, satin sheets, scents that raise the sexual mood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book an appointment, just like the old days. Meet somewhere outside and spend the night in a hotel room. Sometimes, even a change of images and environment can work wonders and reawaken the lost libido between you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiment. Nothing is forbidden in a couple&#8217;s sexual act, as long as both have given their consent. If you&#8217;re not open to others, you might benefit from role-playing or some sex toys to add some spice to your sex life, especially if it&#8217;s bogged down in the routine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch adult movies together (in moderation). You are the protagonists of your sex life.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Aphrodisiac foods &amp; herbs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s a scene in the movie &#8220;9\u00bd Weeks&#8221; where Mickey Rourke blindfolded his love interest Kim Basinger and fed her different flavours of food, fruit and drinks he had in the fridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don&#8217;t want to act out this scene with your partner, you definitely already know how aphrodisiac some foods are, so put them on the menu of your sex life!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seafood, such as clams and oysters and octopus, has amino acids, zinc, selenium and are a good source of niacin. All of these have an aphrodisiac effect, especially for men, since they produce testosterone, and contribute to better blood supply to the male reproductive system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts, avocado, and tahini have vitamin E, which is considered to have a direct effect on sexual function.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmon and sea bream which are foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids improve blood circulation and contribute to better sexual function.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is no coincidence that vanilla often becomes a perfume, since its aroma increases the mood for sex.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chili and curry raise body temperature and more!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saffron saffron has been proven to stimulate libido in both men and women, and according to a study by Food Research International, our Kozani saffron contains some compounds that increase both sexual desire and performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red wine, a rich source of flavonoids that improve the circulatory system, relaxes the senses and increases the mood for sex.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chocolate, thanks to the phenylethylamine it contains, releases endorphins that improve your mood and make you feel sexier!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tribole or trioli or pentaxyl is considered the herb of testosterone, and is the most natural solution for sexual problems in men and women.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sage, although it sounds innocent, is the anti-impotence herb and has stimulant properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosemary has intense astringent properties and is considered highly aphrodisiac.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also look for herbs in essential oils to enjoy their benefits, through a relaxing massage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Traditional Chinese Medicine and Libido\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Traditional Chinese Medicine the kidney is called &#8220;the root of life&#8221; because it contains the quintessence of jing, which is transferred from the parents to the fetus at conception. The quintessence of jing is inextricably linked to sexual energy, and is precious to life because it gives birth to life itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, in Traditional Chinese Medicine low libido is treated as a result of an imbalance between Yin (female energy) and Yang (male energy) in the meridian organ system, which includes the kidneys, sexual organs and hormones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This imbalance of Yin and Yang in the kidneys is treated with different combinations of herbs and acupuncture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Energy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The libido chakra is the 2nd energy chakra, the Sacred center or Swadhisthana. It is located a few centimeters below your belly button. It is orange in color and is associated with water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel low libido and creativity, it is most likely that your Sacred center is blocked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your thoughts and emotions block the energy flowing through your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unblock your Sacred Center by repeating positive beliefs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I embrace my sexuality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I love my body and take care of it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I allow myself to be romantic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I let myself be caressed with confidence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink water and swim. Revitalize your body, hydrate it, feel the flow within it again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat orange foods such as orange, mango and pumpkin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditate on your own or with the help of crystals. Watch the orange energy as it cleanses your Sacred center and stimulates your sexuality and creativity. Open to the liberating orange energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Energy Healing \u2013 Your Growth Guide<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Libido is the natural drive for sexuality defined by the brain and hormones. The best treatment for low libido is holistic treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose which of the energy treatments suits you and open with confidence to the flow that brings back the mood for life and healthy expression of your sexuality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each energy treatment works in addition to any doctor&#8217;s treatment or counseling session you attend. No medications are provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencealert.com\/mens-interest-in-sex-linked-to-risk-of-early-death-japanese-study-finds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.sciencealert.com\/mens-interest-in-sex-linked-to-risk-of-early-death-japanese-study-finds<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan.go.jp\/kizuna\/2022\/03\/ikigai_japanese_secret_to_a_joyful_life.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.japan.go.jp\/kizuna\/2022\/03\/ikigai_japanese_secret_to_a_joyful_life.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vita.gr\/2022\/05\/20\/ygeia\/ti-mporei-i-limpinto-na-apokalypsei-gia-tin-ygeia-sas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.vita.gr\/2022\/05\/20\/ygeia\/ti-mporei-i-limpinto-na-apokalypsei-gia-tin-ygeia-sas\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/loss-of-libido\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/loss-of-libido\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0963996911001451\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0963996911001451<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Libido is called the sexual drive of the sexes, which is influenced by many different factors and shapes to a large extent the perception that people have about themselves and the quality of their relationships. 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