Table of contents:
- 1. Mindfulness meditation
- 2. Acupuncture
- 3. Hormone therapy
- 4. Yoga
- 5. Bupropion
- 6. Eating testosterone generating foods
- 7. Get enough sleep
- 8. Communicate with your partner
- 9. Add a little spice to your sex life
Low libido in women is the most common thing. Apart from low libido, women also have more difficulty orgasming. About 40% of women will experience a decrease in libido in his life. However, don't worry, because the problem of low libido can be overcome.
The first step to dealing with this problem is to consult a doctor or counselor. According to Leah Millheiser, MD., A director of the Female Sexual Medicine Program at Stanford University School of Medicine, doctors and counselors are needed because doctors can deal with the physical aspects, and you can also benefit (mentally) by doing sex counseling or therapy. The following are other ways you can increase libido:
1. Mindfulness meditation
A study at the University of British Columbia that included 117 women found that 90 minutes of therapy that emphasized full attention to body sensations, performed within 6 months, increased sexual arousal, arousal, and reduced symptoms of sex-related stress and depression.
2. Acupuncture
Research published in the Journal of Alternative Complementary Medicine found that women with low libido who did acupuncture for 12 consecutive weeks had increased libido and lubrication. In addition, acupuncture can also help with the side effects of antidepressants (side effects that cause some sexual dysfunction in 50-90% of patients).
3. Hormone therapy
Fatigue often results in low libido. Biochemical levels, fatigue, and stress push certain hormones to drop, such as testosterone and DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) which function for fertility. Both hormones are considered male hormones, but can also be found in the female body in small amounts. Even though the levels of testosterone and DHEA are low, this can have an effect on increasing libido.
4. Yoga
A study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that after practicing yoga for 12 weeks on a regular basis for 10 minutes per day, women reported that satisfaction, desire, desire for sex, and orgasm increased. In addition, the pain is also reduced.
5. Bupropion
Bupropion is an antidepressant that works to increase levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, which are two important hormones for arousal. Researchers in Iran showed the effects of bupropion to 232 women who experienced low libido. After 12 weeks, nearly 72% of the women were satisfied with the results.
6. Eating testosterone generating foods
Before women go through menopause, their bodies start experiencing changes that affect hormone levels. The ovaries, which are the source of 50% testosterone, become less active, so this can lower sex hormones. If estrogen decreases, so does testosterone. Therefore, by eating foods that can increase testosterone, your libido will also increase. According to Dr. OZ, here are some foods that are good for boosting testosterone and libido:
- Pumpkin seeds
- Watermelon
- Rhodiola
- Asparagus
- Halibut
- Onion
- Walnuts
- Beef
- Ginseng tea
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
7. Get enough sleep
Libido is one of the many other effects of poor sleep patterns. Without quality sleep, energy will be reduced and the body is forced to limit energy expenditure. For those of you who need good sleep and high libido, start to do light exercise at night. You can do yoga or tai chi which doesn't drain a lot of energy, and also provides good relaxation for the mind.
8. Communicate with your partner
Couples who learn to communicate openly and honestly are usually able to maintain a stronger emotional connection, which can lead to a better sex life. Communicating about sex, such as your likes and dislikes during sexual intercourse, can make intimacy stronger.
9. Add a little spice to your sex life
Trying a different sex position, time, or location than usual can also increase libido. Ask your partner to spend more time on foreplay . If you and your partner are open to experimentation, sex toys , and fantasy, it will revive your sexual desire.