There are many reasons for a diminished female sex drive, and there are just as many ways to improve sexual function in women. Women can try various methods to bring back the love life they once enjoyed, but they should also get help from their partner. Sex is a celebration of life and it takes two to provide the happiness that is essential for that enjoyment. Try some or all of these possible solutions.
Step 1
Reduce stress in your life. If you have to juggle a career and family, along with the other daily responsibilities, find ways to cope with those distractions. Keep your priorities in order and don't sweat the small stuff. Read books, materials and online information about easy ways to curtail stress in your life. Do meditation and yoga exercises to help clear the mind and make you more open to intimacy and sexual advances.
Step 2
Sip some red wine, which can increase the female libido, according to Decanter.com. One to two glasses of wine once in a while can bring back that old feeling. However, cut down on excessive drinking. Heavy drinking may reduce your overall interest in sex.
Step 3
Treat yourself to some chocolate. Dark chocolate is preferred because it is rich in antioxidants. It has a positive effect on the female libido. Many women enjoy good sex on Valentine's Day, thanks to chocolate.
Step 4
Adopt a simple exercise regimen. A good exercise program includes physical activity five days a week for about 30 minutes a day. Feeling healthy will put you in a great mood for life's activities, including sex.
Step 5
Be honest and talk to your partner about your relationship. Pick a good time to chat if you feel dissatisfied emotionally and sexually. Communication is very important to a happy sex life. Conflicts and arguments can lead to sexual problems.
Step 6
Experiment by trying something different. Try different sexual positions and/or having sex in different locations.
Step 7
Try sexual enhancement drugs that provide improved sex for women. Sexual enhancers include creams that increase clitoral blood flow when applied just before sex.
Step 8
Seek counseling if you decide you need professional help to increase your sex drive. Sex therapists can find what is causing the problem by looking into your past and making suggestions on improvements, according to the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. You can do this by yourself or bring your partner with you, which is a better way of improving your communication and sex lives together.
Step 9
Get help through medical treatment if it is necessary. Estrogen therapy can increase sexual sensation and help maintain your interest in sex. Estrogen is a hormone that lubricates the vaginal lining for better sexual enjoyment.
Tips and Warnings
- DHEA is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that can be converted into estrogen. It is sold as supplement and has been used by women to alleviate symptoms of menopause and decreased sex drive. It has been shown to raise certain hormone levels in postmenopausal women, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, which also points out that not enough research has been done to prove its benefits.
