Are You Killing Your Libido?

Fitness, nutrition and well-being are directly linked to your sex life. Sex is a health issue, and to have a healthy sexuality, one needs to treat their bodies with care and respect. The healthier you are, the better your sex life will be.

The body is a temple, and if you find that your sex life hasn't been all it should be, one of these factors could be the culprit.

5 Factors that negatively effect the libido

1. Weight. Being too heavy or underweight, especially around the midsection, will decrease the libido due to hormonal imbalances. Be sure to exercise, and watch what you eat. Lose the weight and gain the stamina of a warhorse!

2. Nutrition. Good nutrition is the key to great sex. However, there are certain thing that should be avoided. Aspartame, caffeine and alcohol are vasoconstrictors. This means, they work against blood flow. Avoid vasoconstrictors 6-12 hours before sex.

3. Stress. Stress is a mood destroyer! When people feel stressed, they don't feel very sexy. Stress also triggers anxiety and depression, which are sure libido killers. To reduce stress check out my last post for tips to reduce stress in your life.

4. Psychological. If you are a man worrying about getting an erection or a woman too focused on trying to orgasm, you are setting yourself up for failure. Most causes for sexual dysfunction are not physical but in fact, mental. Next time things get heated, go with the flow, focus on enjoying yourself and don't think so much!

5. Inhibitions. If you are self-conscious you are probably constantly worrying about how your body looks, and less focused on pleasure. To love your body get used to seeing yourself naked by looking in the mirror, being naked more often (just close the drapes!) and by focusing on things you like about yourself. Confidence and a positive self image are definitely noticeable, and it makes a huge difference when things get physical.

It's important to pay attention to the health of your sexuality for yourself and your partner. Sexual dysfunction has become an epidemic. Pharmaceuticals such as Viagra are some the best selling drugs of all time! Common issues such as lack of sexual desire, vaginal dryness and erectile dysfunction can be helped and even cured by managing your physical and mental health.
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