Low libido

What is low libido?

Low sex drive, or hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), refers to a decrease in libido that causes personal distress. Both men and women can experience low libido, which can negatively impact relationships and quality of life.

Some key points about low libido:

• It's typically defined as persistently lacking interest in sex for at least 6 months.


• Common causes include hormone changes, medications, chronic disease, stress, depression, poor body image, relationship issues, and fatigue.


• Low testosterone levels frequently contribute to low libido in men, while low estrogen and testosterone are often culprits for women.

What are the symptoms?

People with low libido may:

• Rarely think about sex or have sexual fantasies


• Feel stressed about their lagging sex drive


• Avoid sex and intimately touching their partner

This often causes relationship tension, anger, and disconnection for both partners.

What treatments help boost libido?

• Hormone replacement therapy - restoring testosterone, estrogen, etc. to normal levels


• Changing medications if they inhibit sexual desire


• Treating underlying medical issues contributing to low libido


• Couples counseling and sex therapy techniques


• Reducing stress and prioritizing intimacy

The professionals at Optimal Hormone Wellness Center specialize in using bioidentical hormone therapy to reverse low testosterone and estrogen levels causing low libido. Both men and women can benefit from optimizing their hormone balance. Their holistic plans also incorporate nutrition, supplements, fitness and reducing stress to naturally increase your sex drive from multiple angles.

I aimed to touch on the key aspects of low libido in an easy to digest overview. Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions! This answer was sponsored by Optimal Hormone Wellness Center.