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5 ways to increase female libido
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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Most women have experienced a decrease in sexual desire. If your sexual libido is lacking, there are several ways to bring back the joy of sex and increase your sexual appetite.
There are many reasons for decreased sexual desire in women, but they are all divided into physiological and psychological. Often, decreased libido is associated with the onset of menopause, but even if age is not the issue, many women are embarrassed to discuss their intimate life with a doctor. Many medications, in fact, can only aggravate the problem. If this problem has affected you, then perhaps our advice can help you rekindle the extinguished flame.
Dream
A decrease in libido is one of the consequences of sleep disorders. Without adequate rest, the body is forced to conserve energy reserves. If the cause is insomnia, then yoga or tai chi will help to relax the body and clear the mind. Gentle physical exercise a few hours before bedtime does not require much effort and is suitable for beginners.
Antistress
The most effective tools to cope with stress are adequate rest, relaxing massage and physical activity, as well as B vitamins, which help maintain a healthy nervous system and fight stress.
[ Hormones
Fatigue and lack of energy push sexual pleasures into the background. In women with a normal menstrual cycle, the main androgens are testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone, which affect libido and a sense of well-being in women. Therefore, hormonal balance is an integral part of a healthy sex life. To increase libido, doctors recommend eating fish and meat and good cholesterol, which, for example, is found in eggs, thus maintaining the balance of animal fats in the body.
Herbs
Ginseng is used to increase stamina and vitality. In order to feel the magical effect of this plant, regular intake of tinctures and mixtures based on it is necessary.
L-theanine
Green tea is an ally and assistant to women on the path to increasing sexual desire. With its help, L-theanine is activated in the brain, which gives a feeling of serenity and calm. In addition, the high content of antioxidants in green tea improves mood and counteracts free radicals - by-products of metabolism.