When libido diminishes and stays down for an extended period, it can cause problems with relationships and can damage self-confidence. Several proactive steps can help raise libido.
Step 1
Give up smoking to increase circulation to sexual organs. This can also help improve stamina by increasing lung capacity. Avoid secondhand smoke too; it's equally as dangerous.
Step 2
Incorporate libido-boosting foods into your diet. Stay away from deep fried foods, fast food, chips, ice cream, cakes, cookies and candy. All of these can cause weight gain and lower self-image. Have your diet consist of nutrient-dense foods and ones that can increase sex drive: oysters, avocados, figs, celery, pumpkin seeds, maca, goji berries and basil.
Step 3
Improve self-image and promote weight loss by exercising. Do something that you enjoy such as jogging, swimming, biking, elliptical training, weightlifting, rowing, jumping rope or attending cardio dance classes. Do this with your partner to make it more personal. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise a day.
Step 4
Get to bed at a decent hour. Being fatigued causes a lack of mental alertness and tanks your sex drive. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults should get seven to nine hours of sleep a night.
Step 5
Don't drink alcohol excessively, and don't partake in the use of illegal drugs. Excessive use of either one or both can lower libido and cause other harmful side effects to your organs and body.
Step 6
Put your mind and body at ease by partaking in some form of relaxation activity. Having high stress levels is a probable cause of low sex drive. Calm yourself by doing yoga, tai-chi, meditative breathing, muscle relaxation or guided imagery.
Step 7
Stock up on ginseng and ginkgo biloba. These are natural supplements that are used to increase blood flow to the sexual organs and boost libido. Be sure to use them as directed, because they are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.
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