If a woman experiences a decrease in her sex drive, she may want to find ways to increase her libido. Since there are many things that can affect a woman's sex drive, it is important to speak to your doctor if your libido has decreased. It may be a result of a medical issue, like menopause that could be causing the problems. There are both natural and pharmaceutical methods available to increase female libido.
Step 1
Get in the mood for sex. There are certain things you can do in the bedroom to help your libido. You can set the mood by lighting some candles and putting on romantic music. You can also prolong foreplay instead of rushing to the sex act.
Step 2
Relieve any stress factors that could be causing the deceased libido. Stress and anxiety can adversely affect a woman's sex drive. Talk out your problems with your partner or perform some stress busting activities, like meditation and yoga.
Step 3
Build up your confidence. If you are feeling less than confident, you may not be in the mood for sex. For instance, if you feel self conscious about your weight, you may want to start an exercise plan to help improve your libido. Regular exercise can also give you more energy in the bedroom.
Step 4
Change up your diet. A diet high in fat and sugar can decrease a female's sex drive. Rely on foods that are going to make your body feel primed for sex. Cut out any fast food, fried foods, sweets and chips. Instead, eat mostly vegetables, whole grains, fruits and lean proteins, like chicken and fish.
Step 5
Ask for a prescription from your doctor. There are certain drugs prescribed by doctors to help improve the female libido. For example, EstraStat is a hormone replacement drug that contains estrogen and testosterone. Although used mainly for menopause symptom treatment, doctors also prescribed it to help a woman's sex drive.
Tips and Warnings
- Certain drugs can cause a woman's libido to decrease. Speak to your doctor about this side effect if you are taking antidepressants, sedatives, birth control pills and antihistamines.
