Lifestyle and Home Remedies
For those who would prefer to not take medication for low sex drive or hormones, or who are too young for such remedies, there are other methods to try. Sometimes, you need to assess your lifestyle and make changes there. Here are some things that will help you naturally increase your sex drive:
• Exercise. Regular physical activity will increase blood flow, help improve your self-esteem and body image, make you happier, and also boost your sex drive.
• Communication. The more you speak openly with your partner about your needs and wants, particularly in the bedroom, the better the sex will become. You should always discuss what you like and dislike, since that will boost intimacy and make arousal easier.
• Stress management. Understanding how stress negatively affects the body is key, as in knowing how to reduce the stress you feel. Try doing things that help you relax, including taking a hot bath or shower, doing yoga or meditation, taking a long stroll, getting a massage, or trying other stress management techniques.
• Schedule sex. Sometimes, you are too busy or too stressed to even think about sex. In that event, simply making time for it by putting it down as an appointment in your schedule book can lessen the worry about squeezing a session in. That will help you relax and fully commit to the act.
• Try something new. Has the passion gone cold? Are you doing the same thing over and over again in bed? Why not spice things up a bit? Apart from communicating with your partner, you can suggest new ways to make sex exciting again, such as sex toys or role playing. Experiment!
• Eliminate bad, unhealthy habits. Illegal drugs, alcohol, smoking, and other risky behaviors can all dampen your libido and make it harder to feel aroused. By ditching unhealthy practices, you can naturally rekindle that inner fire.
