The first step to identifying the best route to you increasing your sex drive is by being certain about what your health situation is.<\/p>\n
And the key way to do that is by paying a visit to your doctor. They\u2019ll be able to give you a blood test, which they\u2019ll use to assess the level of testosterone in your blood.<\/p>\n
Because the majority of sperm production takes place whilst you sleep, it\u2019s usually advised that the test be taken in the morning.<\/p>\n
Opting for Testosterone Replacement <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nBecause low testosterone (and lower libido) tends to come with age, and TRT significantly decreases sperm count, the treatment is not recommended for younger men.<\/p>\n
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Therefore, studies have predominantly been carried out on older men, and they have shown that testosterone does increase sex drive.<\/p>\n
One such study was published in the Endocrine Society\u2019s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. It found that older men who had previously had low libido and testosterone levels experienced an increase in their desire to have sex. Hence, they became more sexually active.<\/p>\n
The study examined 470 men across 12 medical centers. Each man was a minimum age of 65 and had low levels of testosterone.<\/p>\n
It was conducted over a year, during which participants were administered either testosterone gel or a placebo – which meant they thought they were being given testosterone gel, but they were being given something that did not affect.<\/p>\n
All participants reported back to researchers about their sexual function via questionnaires, which were completed every three months. At the end of the study, the group of men who had taken the placebo didn\u2019t report any differences in their sexual function.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the group of men that had taken testosterone showed a marked improvement. The questionnaires were intended to measure twelve elements of sexual activity, such as masturbation, erections in the night, and how often the men had intercourse. 10\/12 of these had improved consistently in these areas, as well as their overall libido.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to note again that low libido isn\u2019t necessarily a symptom of low testosterone levels. And if you do have low testosterone, it could be for several reasons. So it\u2019s advised that TRT is only resorted to if men have both low testosterone and a deficiency in androgen.<\/p>\n
Having insufficient levels of androgen essentially means that the person experiencing this would have a consistent deficiency in sex hormones, which ultimately leads to experiencing sexual dysfunction.<\/p>\n
Things You Can Do Today to Improve Low Testosterone<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nIf having consulted your doctors, your tests have shown that low testosterone levels are the root cause of your lack of libido and sex drive, consider improving your health as the first port of call before embarking on treatment.<\/p>\n
Exercise, diet & weight loss<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nObesity is a common denominator of low testosterone levels. And even if you\u2019re not overweight, it\u2019s highly probable that should you have low levels of testosterone, you\u2019ll also have an excess amount of fat – which is typically carried in men\u2019s midsection.<\/p>\n
This explains why a study (published in A Journal of Sexual Medicine), showed that men who had previously complained about having low sex drive, saw an increase once they started losing belly fat.<\/p>\n
Improving diet is a key way to lose weight. And because diabetes is heavily linked to obesity, monitoring your food will certainly be beneficial for your general health. Think about skimming your daily calorie intake by about 600 calories per day.<\/p>\n
If you eat foods that are high in protein, low in fats, and are not overloaded with carbohydrates, you\u2019ll be able to achieve this. In doing so, you\u2019ll be putting yourself in a much better position to better your sex drive.<\/p>\n
Another obvious way of losing fat and toning up would be to exercise. Try to incorporate a minimum of 3.5 hours per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. Additionally, weight training will help you to tone your muscles and get more definition in them.<\/p>\n
This may help build confidence – which is always useful when engaging in sexual activities. Especially if your confidence has suffered a knock because of problems with sexual performance.<\/p>\n
And to facilitate this expedition of healthy eating and exercise, a lot of men enroll the use of natural testosterone supplements.<\/p>\n
They\u2019re made from a combination of herbs and vitamins that promote healthy testosterone levels, and are useful for giving you more energy at the gym, with quicker recovery time at the end of a workout.<\/p>\n
Plus, they maximize the positive changes taking place in the body, which are spurred on by your healthy efforts. Ultimately helping you to produce more testosterone naturally, building your muscles, and your sex drive.<\/p>\n
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Though you do not have to take these things out of your habits entirely, research has shown there are links between them and lower testosterone levels.<\/p>\n
The higher the amount of tobacco and alcohol you have, the more your levels of testosterone will be affected, as it inhibits the secretion of the hormone. Therefore,\u00a0 creating a type of snowball effect within the body.<\/p>\n
With that in mind, you may want to consider giving them up altogether – including any illegal substances.<\/p>\n
Additionally, you might want to consider talking with your doctor about any prescribed medication you are taking. As it may happen that some medications do affect your sex drive.<\/p>\n
Look beyond the physical<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nAlthough it\u2019s not always the case that men feel comfortable enough to talk openly about their feelings, emotions are a big factor in how healthy your libido is.<\/p>\n
Keeping them to yourself, or trying to ignore your emotions altogether, won\u2019t help you to overcome the problem. Rather, it can add additional stress to the situation.<\/p>\n
As such, loss of libido can be brought on by any number of things that are in no way physical, such as becoming unemployed; losing a loved one; becoming retired and questioning your next steps, etc.<\/p>\n
All these are related to our internal journeys triggered by what can be highly stressful life changes. Admitting that you\u2019re finding it difficult to cope, asking for help, and possibly talking to a therapist, could go a surprisingly long way.<\/p>\n
Equally as important, is being able to openly communicate with your partner.<\/p>\n
Be honest with them about what you\u2019re experiencing, letting them know it\u2019s something that you\u2019re working through, and would perhaps, like to work with them. Whether that be asking for more gentleness and intimacy without the pressure to have sex.<\/p>\n
Trying new and exciting things to reconnect with each other. Making time with your partner to be more playful by reading a sexual story, or even creating one of your own and then acting out the fantasy together.<\/p>\n
In fact, researchers found that this had a remarkable impact on the amount of sexual desire experienced – for both parties.<\/p>\n
Maybe asking your partner to see a sex therapist with you, will provide the space to help you find any underlying reasons stopping you both from fully enjoying sex together; as well as the tools and resources to help you overcome them, and reach a much more satisfying place in your sexual explorations.<\/p>\n
And last but not least, it\u2019s important to remember that every man\u2019s sex drive is completely different.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no shame in having what may seem to be a lower or higher libido than the next person. Though it may feel like it, it\u2019s in no way a reflection on your manhood.<\/p>\n
Therefore, studies have predominantly been carried out on older men, and they have shown that testosterone does increase sex drive.<\/p>\nIf having consulted your doctors, your tests have shown that low testosterone levels are the root cause of your lack of libido and sex drive, consider improving your health as the first port of call before embarking on treatment.<\/p>\n
Exercise, diet & weight loss<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nObesity is a common denominator of low testosterone levels. And even if you\u2019re not overweight, it\u2019s highly probable that should you have low levels of testosterone, you\u2019ll also have an excess amount of fat – which is typically carried in men\u2019s midsection.<\/p>\n
This explains why a study (published in A Journal of Sexual Medicine), showed that men who had previously complained about having low sex drive, saw an increase once they started losing belly fat.<\/p>\n
Improving diet is a key way to lose weight. And because diabetes is heavily linked to obesity, monitoring your food will certainly be beneficial for your general health. Think about skimming your daily calorie intake by about 600 calories per day.<\/p>\n
If you eat foods that are high in protein, low in fats, and are not overloaded with carbohydrates, you\u2019ll be able to achieve this. In doing so, you\u2019ll be putting yourself in a much better position to better your sex drive.<\/p>\n
Another obvious way of losing fat and toning up would be to exercise. Try to incorporate a minimum of 3.5 hours per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. Additionally, weight training will help you to tone your muscles and get more definition in them.<\/p>\n
This may help build confidence – which is always useful when engaging in sexual activities. Especially if your confidence has suffered a knock because of problems with sexual performance.<\/p>\n
And to facilitate this expedition of healthy eating and exercise, a lot of men enroll the use of natural testosterone supplements.<\/p>\n
They\u2019re made from a combination of herbs and vitamins that promote healthy testosterone levels, and are useful for giving you more energy at the gym, with quicker recovery time at the end of a workout.<\/p>\n
Plus, they maximize the positive changes taking place in the body, which are spurred on by your healthy efforts. Ultimately helping you to produce more testosterone naturally, building your muscles, and your sex drive.<\/p>\n
Refrain from smoking, drinking, and recreational drugs<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nThough you do not have to take these things out of your habits entirely, research has shown there are links between them and lower testosterone levels.<\/p>\n
The higher the amount of tobacco and alcohol you have, the more your levels of testosterone will be affected, as it inhibits the secretion of the hormone. Therefore,\u00a0 creating a type of snowball effect within the body.<\/p>\n
With that in mind, you may want to consider giving them up altogether – including any illegal substances.<\/p>\n
Additionally, you might want to consider talking with your doctor about any prescribed medication you are taking. As it may happen that some medications do affect your sex drive.<\/p>\n
Look beyond the physical<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nAlthough it\u2019s not always the case that men feel comfortable enough to talk openly about their feelings, emotions are a big factor in how healthy your libido is.<\/p>\n
Keeping them to yourself, or trying to ignore your emotions altogether, won\u2019t help you to overcome the problem. Rather, it can add additional stress to the situation.<\/p>\n
As such, loss of libido can be brought on by any number of things that are in no way physical, such as becoming unemployed; losing a loved one; becoming retired and questioning your next steps, etc.<\/p>\n
All these are related to our internal journeys triggered by what can be highly stressful life changes. Admitting that you\u2019re finding it difficult to cope, asking for help, and possibly talking to a therapist, could go a surprisingly long way.<\/p>\n
Equally as important, is being able to openly communicate with your partner.<\/p>\n
Be honest with them about what you\u2019re experiencing, letting them know it\u2019s something that you\u2019re working through, and would perhaps, like to work with them. Whether that be asking for more gentleness and intimacy without the pressure to have sex.<\/p>\n
Trying new and exciting things to reconnect with each other. Making time with your partner to be more playful by reading a sexual story, or even creating one of your own and then acting out the fantasy together.<\/p>\n
In fact, researchers found that this had a remarkable impact on the amount of sexual desire experienced – for both parties.<\/p>\n
Maybe asking your partner to see a sex therapist with you, will provide the space to help you find any underlying reasons stopping you both from fully enjoying sex together; as well as the tools and resources to help you overcome them, and reach a much more satisfying place in your sexual explorations.<\/p>\n
And last but not least, it\u2019s important to remember that every man\u2019s sex drive is completely different.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no shame in having what may seem to be a lower or higher libido than the next person. Though it may feel like it, it\u2019s in no way a reflection on your manhood.<\/p>\n
Though you do not have to take these things out of your habits entirely, research has shown there are links between them and lower testosterone levels.<\/p>\n
The higher the amount of tobacco and alcohol you have, the more your levels of testosterone will be affected, as it inhibits the secretion of the hormone. Therefore,\u00a0 creating a type of snowball effect within the body.<\/p>\n
With that in mind, you may want to consider giving them up altogether – including any illegal substances.<\/p>\n
Additionally, you might want to consider talking with your doctor about any prescribed medication you are taking. As it may happen that some medications do affect your sex drive.<\/p>\n
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