Have you ever pondered how to holistically increase your sex drive and get back in touch with your body? If so, it might be daunting to think of as a more significant “problem” that needs to be “fixed.” Instead, try to approach yourself with the gentleness and kindness you’d extend to others around you. There can be many reasons why you feel out of touch with your libido and why your body isn’t responding to sexual encounters the way you perhaps did earlier. If your low sex drive has you worried about why you’re not enjoying sex the way you once did, we have some helpful tips and tricks to share with you! It’s time to dust off that stimulating sex toy and get back on track with your sexual liberation.
On the face of it, it might not seem like an overtly threatening situation to be in, but over time a lowered libido can really start impacting your moods, mental health, and daily activities.
To rule out any physical concerns about your well-being and overall health, we highly recommend seeing a medical professional who can ensure that everything is on track physically. However, a decreased libido might often signal other issues and problems in other aspects of your life. We’ve put together a list for you to be able to locate the source of the issue and tips and tricks on how to holistically increase your sex drive!
Set the Mood – Every Single Time
We’re all really used to seeing on-screen portrayals of sexual encounters as quick, hasty, and rushed. This often leads to the “hot and steamy” scene in any TV series or film, and even within the porn industry. Take a step back from that mindset and allow yourself to take time out for pleasure. Don’t rush it – it won’t help. Set the mood, and allow yourself to feel through every moment that leads to the sexual encounter. Light a candle, clean up your room, shower, get dressed, and more than anything else, allow yourself to feel like your best self! Dim the lights, curate a playlist, and if you’re feeling extra adventurous, plan a date night right before the sexual encounter. This will allow you to get out of your head for a little bit and feel more at ease about the encounter itself.
Practice Mindfulness
This might seem trivial and irrelevant but trust us. Your mental health matters and can affect various parts of your life, including your sex drive! Take a few moments out – perhaps at the beginning or at the end of each of your days – to really set the tone of your sexual experience. Treat yourself with kindness and love, and allow yourself to unwind whenever you feel caught up in the pressures and stresses of your life. Practicing mindfulness and meditation at a set time every day can help establish a routine that can allow you to feel more of a sense of control over your day. This can then directly lead to increased libido, especially since you will feel more comfortable, more grounded, and more present in your regular life outside of sex.
Aphrodisiacs can be Helpful
Give different kinds of foods a shot! It can be really helpful to ingest aphrodisiacs that will help stimulate your libido and increase your sex drive. Common aphrodisiacs like dark chocolate, herbs, spices, fenugreek, oysters, and pistachios – nuts in general, pun fully intended – in fact, are often marketed as such, too. Aphrodisiacs are foods that help your brain release hormones that can increase your sex drive. Along with that, they can also be a source of comfort and familiarity, and foods like chocolate can help you relieve stress, too! There are a number of aphrodisiacs just lying around in our kitchens, and we don’t even realize it – take a look in your kitchen and incorporate more aphrodisiacs in your diet to increase your libido.
Notice your Thought Pattern before Sex
Sometimes, we can get in our own heads and let our thoughts spiral in situations where our sensations are heightened, like sex. Perhaps one of the reasons you aren’t enjoying sexual encounters as much as you did previously could be the thought pattern that occurs in your head before any sexual activity. Part of enjoying sex is feeling the release, the letting go, and the ease with which things are flowing between you and your partner. If you find yourself embarking on a thought pattern that hinders this ease and fluidity, try to take a step back. Talk to your partner about what you’re experiencing and allow them to help you stop the pattern earlier on in the encounter. With a relaxed approach and less stress, you can greatly increase your desire to have sex and boost your libido to new levels.
Masturbate
Feeling good during sex is deeply tied to the way we feel about our own bodies. If you think your libido is decreased, we recommend trying affirmations that help you develop a strong and healthy relationship with your own body so that sexual encounters feel more pleasurable. When you’re on your own, give masturbating a chance! There’s a world of sex toys, dildos, vibrating toys of various kinds, and other sensual accessories to choose from out there in the market. Find the right fit for you depending upon size, appearance, and functionality, and let yourself be immersed in the wonderful new sensations your body will experience! Take your time to find out what feels good and what doesn’t, and when the time comes, feel free to share it with your partner so that they can also get on the same page when you two have sex!
Limit your Intake of Drugs or Alcohol
We might not realize it, but heavy reliance on drugs and alcohol can really affect our bodies and brains. From being chemically altering to physical changes, abuse of any kind of drugs can lead to a decreased libido and much more. Perhaps limiting your intake can help increase your sex drive and leave you feeling that desire for sex that you want. If you think you or someone you know is struggling with their relationship with alcohol or drugs, please consider professional help.
Communicate More
Sex is all about the fun you have before, during, and after! A decreased libido might be a sign of a lack of comfort or safety felt in the relationship, or a miscommunication of sorts could have occurred. Talk to your partner, let them know what you’re experiencing, and work together to address the issues that might be causing this decrease. Greater communication can also lead to exploring sexually and finding the things that work for the two of you as a couple. Maybe the two of you can branch out into kinks you haven’t explored yet like role-playing, or incorporating sex toys in your sexual encounters!
Seek Professional Help
And finally, there is no shame in asking for help. A decreased libido can point to many more aspects of your life that aren’t directly related to sexual encounters. Seek professional help if you think you are going through general lowness, feeling lonely, or depressed. This can drastically alter the quality of life you lead and help you address the root of the decreased libido using a solution-oriented approach for long-term results.
