#HealthBytes: 9 things that might be killing your sex drive
A fulfilling sex life is crucial to your relationship with your partner. However, there are many dietary and lifestyle factors that might be killing your sex drive, and keeping you from hitting the sheets, of late. So, in case, you feel like your libido is declining, here are 9 things that may be responsible and what you can do about them.
Excessive stress might be killing your mood, thus your libido
If work deadlines keep you up at nights, chances are your cortisol levels are high. Cortisol is a total mood-killer and might harm testosterone and other hormonal production in body, keeping you from getting excited in bed lately. Try relaxing activities like yoga and meditation to calm yourself down, and get your libido back on track again.
Too tired or too drowsy to do it?
A common problem among couples is that after a long day at work, they just feel too tired to make action in the bedroom. Lack of sleep and sleeping disorders might also be responsible for your loss of interest in sex. Get enough, sound sleep each day, to maintain a healthy libido. In case you can't find a solution, consult your doctor.
Not been hitting the gym lately?
Exercising makes for a great way to keep your blood pumping in order. In case you've lost the connection with that treadmill or your yoga mat for that matter, chances are your blood circulation is not at its best. Lack of exercise can significantly affect your sexual desire, by imbalancing sexual hormones like estrogen and testosterone. So, get the dust off those sports shoes!
More the french fries, less the libido!
You sure love that plate overloaded with your favorite french fries, burgers, and a can of coke by the side, but it could be ruining your sexual appetite. Fried, salty, and even excessively sugary foods are bad choices if you desire good action in bed. For optimum sexual drive, a balanced diet (with certain must-haves like avocados, watermelons, and dark-chocolates) should be preferred.
Dehydration, and certain medications might be detrimental for your sex-drive
Dehydration is a major cause for headaches, and you simply won't feel like doing it, with an exploding head. So, if you've been refraining from getting intimate lately, get some more H20 into the system. Further, certain medications and pills could be also be affecting your sexual appetite. If so is the case, look out for the side-effects' disclaimer, or talk to your doctor.
Your out-of-order mental-health and body-image issues might be the culprit
When you're suffering mentally, your desire to do pretty much everything takes a toll, and sex obviously is out of question then. Additionally, those anti-depressants might also be responsible. Talk to your doctor to get over it sooner than later. Further, if you feel under-confident about your own body, your sex drive is bound to suffer. Talk it out or try boosting your morale!
