{"id":6161,"date":"2016-03-10T09:00:40","date_gmt":"2014-03-10T09:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edrugstore.md\/blog\/?p=6161"},"modified":"2014-03-11T18:31:11","modified_gmt":"2014-03-11T18:31:11","slug":"why-do-i-have-a-low-sex-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/mens-health\/why-do-i-have-a-low-sex-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do I Have a Low Sex Drive?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Loss of sexual desire could have many different causes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Loss of libido, or sex drive, is troubling for a lot of men, but it\u2019s not the same thing as the inability to achieve an erection. With libido, it\u2019s all about the desire or drive for sex; not whether you can perform. However, low libido can also affect performance, which can create a vicious cycle.<\/p>\n

Causes for low libido can\u2019t be narrowed down to one or two. There are several potential candidates, and more than one of them may be to blame. In fact, some are so interconnected, it\u2019s rare to see one without the other.<\/p>\n

Here are 6 common potential causes of low sex drive, and how you can effect a change for the better:<\/p>\n

Cause #1: Stress<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stress can affect almost everything in your life. It can cause headache and irritability, but it can also lead to chest pain, muscle aches, and low libido.<\/p>\n

Most people have at least some stress. It\u2019s difficult to live in the modern world without it. Work and family responsibilities seem to grow larger every day, and Americans are less inclined to take the necessary time to deal with it.<\/p>\n

The Mayo Clinic<\/a>\u00a0 suggests stress management to help alleviate the symptoms and start getting back to your old self. Recommendations include exercise, relaxation, meditation, yoga, and plenty of sleep.<\/p>\n

Exercise lets you expel pent up energy. Think about how good it feels to take a long walk; your heart is pumping, your head gets clearer, and, if you planned ahead and left your phone at home, there are no interruptions in this quiet time to yourself.<\/p>\n

Relaxation is tough for someone who is stressed out. Stress, itself, can block your ability to relax at all. But there are techniques, such as meditation and yoga, which can help settle your mind.<\/p>\n

Sleep, like general relaxation, is also difficult when under stress. Try to keep a regular sleep schedule, and limit stimulating drinks too near bedtime. It takes a while, but you may regain your ability to fall asleep, and stay asleep all night.<\/p>\n

Cause #2: Relationship Problems<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Loss of sexual desire affects both of you.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The issue might not be solely with you. If there are relationship problems with your partner, it\u2019s easy to see how those could manifest as low desire.<\/p>\n

When there are problems in the relationship, libido stands little chance of improving on its own. Psychology Today<\/a>\u00a0recommends focusing on the issue and the relationship. In other words, bring your partner into the discussion.<\/p>\n

A possible solution might be couple\u2019s therapy, which will focus on both of you. If you don\u2019t have the desire, chances are it\u2019s taking a toll on your partner, too.<\/p>\n

Psychology Today also recommends taking active steps. Making yourself go through the motions of flirting and playing. This doesn\u2019t mean trying to force yourself to have sex; it\u2019s more about actively trying to leave yourself open to it.<\/p>\n

Cause #3: Low Testosterone<\/strong><\/p>\n

Testosterone is critical for male sex drive. Web MD explains that it\u2019s not the only factor in libido, but low testosterone, also called low T, can throw a monkey wrench into the whole operation.<\/p>\n

As men age, testosterone naturally declines. This isn\u2019t the same as a woman\u2019s estrogen levels plummeting at menopause. With men, it\u2019s more of a slow and steady decline that occurs from the early 20s through life.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to know that low T alone is usually not the cause of erection health issues, although it might play a role.<\/p>\n

To diagnose low T, you\u2019ll need to see your doctor. The good news is that low testosterone can often be treated with testosterone therapy. There may be risks associated hormone therapy, so ask your doctor for specifics and to help decide whether it\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n

Cause #4: Antidepressants<\/strong><\/p>\n

Low libido can lead to depression in some men. Ironically, some antidepressants can cause low libido.<\/p>\n

In a 2010 \u201cHealth Alert,\u201d Johns Hopkins<\/a> explained that between 30 percent and 70 percent of people on antidepressants have sexual problems within the first several months. Diminished sex drive is a common side effect, as is difficult or inability to achieve orgasm.<\/p>\n

Stopping a prescription medication, especially an antidepressant, is not advisable without your doctor\u2019s supervision. However, there are things you can talk about with your doctor to see if they might offer relief.<\/p>\n

One option might be changing your medication to a different one. You might also find relief from changing which time of day you take it, or your doctor might issue a lower dose.<\/p>\n

Erection health medications such as Levitra, Cialis, and Staxyn might also help, if low libido and erection difficulties both exist as a result of the antidepressant.<\/p>\n

Cause #5: Low Estrogen<\/strong><\/p>\n

Surprise, low testosterone isn\u2019t the only potential culprit behind low sex drive. Men also have estrogen, which is usually considered a female hormone. With age, estrogen may decline, and can cause a dip in libido.<\/p>\n

In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine<\/a>, Sept. 12 2013, titled, \u201cGonadal Steroids and Body Composition, Strength, and Sexual Function in Men,\u201d Dr. Joel S. Finkelstein, among many others, determined that while low testosterone is responsible for a decline in sexual function, low estrogen is, too.<\/p>\n

Low estrogen is a newly found potential cause for low sex drive. To be diagnosed, you will need to see your doctor, who may be able to help.<\/p>\n

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Some antidepressants can weaken sex drive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Cause #6: Sleep Deprivation or Disorder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Web MD<\/a> \u00a0 doesn\u2019t sugar coat it when they say, \u201cLack of Sleep Kills Sex Drive.\u201d That\u2019s pretty unmistakable.<\/p>\n

The usual symptoms of sleep deprivation, such as tiredness, restlessness, and tension can lead to a loss of sex drive, which makes sense. When you’re tired, especially with chronic exhaustion, it\u2019s difficult to get excited about anything. Unfortunately, even the promise of sex is often not enough to counter the effects of sleep deprivation.<\/p>\n

Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing is disrupted numerous times throughout the night. It may manifest as several short and shallow breaths between normal ones, or as pauses in breathing with snorts startling the sleeper in and out of deep sleep.<\/p>\n

Sleep deprivation may be alleviated with exercise and better sleep habits. For sleep apnea, your doctor might need to get involved.<\/p>\n

A lower sex drive is to be expected, at least to some degree, with age. But when low sex drive is a concern, there is probably a reason behind it, especially in younger men. Narrowing down the cause might not be easy, and it might also be a matter of connecting a few dots.\u00a0Any of these potential causes can easily be linked to another.<\/p>\n

Although low sex drive and erection problems are not the same thing, they can also be related. To improve erection health, consider one of the PDE5 inhibitors that are proven to work for many men of different ages, and with different underlying causes.<\/p>\n

eDrugstore.com<\/a>\u00a0sells Levitra, Cialis, Staxyn, Viagra, and other erection health medications, all of which are scientifically proven to work. There\u2019s even a sample pack of three to try, if you\u2019re not sure which one is right for you. We offer the privacy and convenience of online ordering, and your discreetly-packed shipment arrives right at your door. If you\u2019re ready to try something that works, see what eDrugstore.com has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Loss of libido, or sex drive, is troubling for a lot of men, but it\u2019s not the same thing as the inability to achieve an erection. With libido, it\u2019s all about the desire or drive for sex; not whether you can perform. However, low libido can also affect performance, which can create a vicious cycle. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6177,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_autoblog_aioseo_focus_keyphrase":"","_autoblog_aioseo_title":"","_autoblog_aioseo_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6161","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-erectile-dysfunction","category-mens-health"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t