I Want My Sex Drive Back: What Can Help?

Let’s be real: Losing your sex drive can feel frustrating, confusing, and even a little isolating. Whether it crept up slowly or happened all at once, low libido affects your confidence and your relationships. But you’re not stuck with it. 

There are many reasons your sex drive might be off and just as many ways to help get it back. From hormonal shifts to stress and lifestyle factors, Dr. Anita Petruzzelli at BodyLogicMD in Glastonbury, Connecticut, walks you through what might be going on and what treatments or changes can truly make a difference.

Let’s look at low libido

The first and most important step in addressing your decreased sex drive is to find the root cause. There may not be a single factor affecting your libido; multiple contributing factors could be at play. Here are some common things that affect the sex drives of men and women.

Low sex drive in women

A decrease in sexual desire is more common for women than men. Factors that impact female hormones, such as pregnancy and menopause, can cause libido to plummet, as well as other bothersome symptoms like painful sex and vaginal dryness. Experiencing pain during sex or past sexual trauma can significantly decrease any desire for sex.

Low sex drive in men

Around one in five men experience low libido at some point in their lives due to several factors, namely low testosterone, which can lead to erectile dysfunction. Other contributing factors include pornography use and/or excess alcohol consumption. 

Low sex drive in both sexes

While many factors affect either men or women, many more can affect both sexes. Issues that affect both sexes include having a physical condition such as diabetes or osteoarthritis, taking certain medications such as antidepressants or antipsychotics, or having a mental health disorder like anxiety or depression. 

Both men and women can also struggle with physical intimacy due to a lack of emotional closeness in their relationship.

How we can help with your low libido

We begin by determining the root cause of your low libido, which means your first step is a consultation with our team. We discuss your health history in great detail and take into account your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We also review any medications you’re taking and talk through the health and status of your current relationships.

This information allows us to take informed next steps as we tailor a treatment plan to you. We test your hormone levels if we suspect that’s a factor and look for any nutrient deficiencies. 

Some solutions we offer to boost your sex drive include hormone replacement therapy and making necessary lifestyle changes, such as exercising more, eating a healthier diet, and reducing stress levels.

If you’re struggling with a decreased desire for sex, our team would love to help discover the root cause and address it. Schedule an appointment to get started by contacting BodyLogicMD today.