How to Raise the Female Sex Drive

Overview

Developing, maintaining and increasing sex drive is an age-old practice. For women, general anatomy, biological processes and age are all contributors to decreasing libido. With the daily pressures of work, family obligations, commutes and household chores, sex tends to fall to the bottom of the list. It can become difficult to find time for intimacy. Sometimes lack of desire is simply due to mental or physical exhaustion. If you're just not feeling in the mood as much as you used to, try some natural methods for increasing your sex drive.

Step 1

Get active. Sex is a physical act driven by mental energy. Physical inactivity breeds mental inactivity. Maintaining a good physical condition will provide you with more mental energy and allow you to relax and even look forward to sex. Exercise for 20-30 minutes per day on most days to maintain a moderate activity level.

Step 2

Target your eating. Eat more fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamins and minerals (e.g., leafy green vegetables such as kale or spinach, and foods rich in antioxidants, such as blueberries and carrots). For more examples, see the References section below.

Step 3

Take vitamins, if you aren't taking any currently, or increase your intake of vitamins. Vitamins provide a little extra help with the body's chemical reactions. In addition to your daily multivitamin, take additional supplements. Vitamin E, vitamin B, vitamin C and zinc have all been proven to aid the libido.

Step 4

De-stress. Stress is a mental block. It is difficult to feel sensual when you're worrying about other things. Make relaxation a regular part of your day. Don't think about anything but relaxing and spending some quality time with your partner.

Step 5

Reconnect with your sensuality. It is often easy to fall into a habit of defining ourselves by what we do: manager, wife, mother, PTA president, book club organizer. Leave your titles at the door and spend some time redefining your sensual self. Sex is the manifestation of your sensuality. Love your body regardless of how you wish it looked.

Step 6

Talk to your partner. If there is something that you're not getting from your interactions, be open and honest. The goal is not to hurt anyone but to feel comfortable discussing your sexual needs.