Five surprising behaviors that could be killing your sex drive

Sure, advancing age and falling testosterone may play a role in your lack of libido, but you might also be doing things that are killing your sex drive. If you can’t remember the last time your libido went into overdrive, you may be able to do something about it.

Sure, advancing age and falling testosterone may play a role in your lack of libido, but you might also be doing things that are killing your sex drive. If you can’t remember the last time your libido went into overdrive, you may be able to do something about it. Tenaga with Physta (the patented tongkat ali extract developed exclusively in partnership with MIT) may give you an all-natural boost in the bedroom by supporting your vitality, but you should also check out these other ways you could be hindering your libido:

1.Having too many cocktails. You might think it helps but alcohol actually has a numbing effect on your sex drive. And being tipsy isn’t exactly a turn-on for most women, either.

2.Check your medicine cabinet. Talk to your doctor if you’ve started a new drug and you’ve noticed your libido has plummeted. Some drugs, including certain antidepressants, antihistamines and blood pressure medications, may slow down your libido.

3.Forgetting about her needs. It’s difficult for women to get in the mood if they feel emotionally detached from you. Make time for intimacy before sex by doing something special for her, such as taking a sensuous bubble bath together, enjoying a sexy, arranging for a candlelit dinner, trading massages or writing her a love letter and reading it out loud.

4.Too much worrying. This is a real libido killer! Keep stresses about finances, work etc. out of the bedroom. Consider keeping a “stress journal” to chronicle what situations cause you the most anxiety: Research has shown that simply acknowledging that you’re stressed may help you remain calmer. Deep breathing, getting enough sleep, yoga and regular exercise may also help reduce stress.

5.Feeling bad about your body. It’s difficult to have a strong desire for sex if you don’t feel sexy yourself. Getting regular exercise will help you feel healthier and sexier from the inside out. Simple grooming can really boost your confidence. Make sure your clothes are clean and well-fitting, your shoes are scuff-free, and that your hair and nails pass muster.

If your sex drive is lagging, it’s time to take action. There are a lot of emotional and physical benefits to improving your sex drive. An active sex life may also contribute to fewer heart attacks and strokes, it burns calories, and it’s associated with an improved state of mind. Having sex a few times a week has been linked with a healthier immune system. Sex even triggers the releases of the hormone oxytocin and endorphins, which may help improve your pain tolerance. And it may improve your sense of smell. Sex causes a surge of the hormone prolactin, responsible for your ability to enjoy scents, which is important because our sense of smell tends to diminish as we age. So in addition to the above, consider reducing your caffeine intake, stopping smoking, and adding a nutritional supplement shown to improve your performance. Start enjoying a healthy love life again!

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