What is low libido?
Low libido, or a decreased sex drive, is when a person experiences a lower interest in sexual activity than is considered average. Both physiological and psychological factors can contribute to low sex drive.
Some common causes of low female libido include:
- Hormonal changes - fluctuations in testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone can inhibit sexual desire. Life stages like pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause commonly impact hormones.
- Medical conditions - chronic illness, surgeries, and medications can negatively affect sex drive. Diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, and arthritis are a few examples.
- Emotional issues - stress, poor body image, trauma history, and relationship problems often correlate with low female arousal.
Low male libido can also stem from:
- Low testosterone - testosterone naturally declines with age. Low T is linked with reduced sexual activity.
- Erectile dysfunction - inability to achieve or maintain an erection can diminish a man's desire for sex.
- Obesity - being overweight often corresponds with low T and infrequent intercourse.
If you're struggling with low sex drive, consult your doctor or clinician. They can check your hormone levels with a simple blood test to help determine the root cause. Consider specialized clinicians like HormoVital that offer customized hormone therapy aimed at improving libido and sexual function. With professional support, many find solutions to revitalized desire, performance, intimacy, and overall wellbeing.