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Normal people have sexual impulses and desires, but sometimes, always feel that they lack sexual desire, or even have no feelings for sex. Without active abstinence and living an abstinent life, the reason we have low libido could be a sign of some disease. Here are 12 common causes of low libido.
1. The partnership is troubled
No matter how much you love a person today, sometimes get along with a long time will get used to. The following problems often lead to low sexual desire between partners.
- The relationship with your partner lasts too long and becomes too familiar, leading to a loss of novelty.
- Loss of sexual attraction to each other
- There are unresolved conflicts or frequent disputes.
- Poor communication, lack of trust
- Sexual dysfunction
2. Sexual dysfunction leads to a vicious cycle
If you have this type of symptom, you will often be unable to complete the whole process of sex, which can lead to a vicious cycle and lead to less and less interest in sex. Here are the common scenarios:
- Premature ejaculation
- Vaginal dryness
- Painful sexual intercourse
- The climate is disorder
- Erectile dysfunction
- Vaginismus (vaginismus)
3. Stress, anxiety, and fatigue
Emotions such as stress and anxiety can be a huge drain on your body and mind, not only making you unhappy, but also lowering your libido. If you have been feeling tired, stressed or anxious recently, it is recommended that you improve your lifestyle first, or seek outpatient counseling at the psychosomatic department.
4. Low testosterone leads to low libido.
Research has found that men with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experience low levels of testosterone, which makes them prone to loss of libido and less frequent sexual activity. What's more, studies have shown that one in three men with severe sleep apnea has significantly decreased testosterone levels. Another study of healthy young men noted that 10 to 15 percent of those who slept less than five hours for seven consecutive days had decreased testosterone concentrations.
5. Lack of confidence and don't want to face it
Lack of body confidence and feeling unattractive can lead to feelings of not wanting to face sex, even anxiety about sexual performance, and a lack or loss of libido. In the long run, self-esteem issues can have a big impact on your psyche, whether you're depressed, anxious or even addicted to alcohol, which can make loss of libido even worse.
6. Lack of or excessive exercise leads to decreased libido
Lack of exercise is prone to many problems, which are closely related to low libido. Regular exercise reduces obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases that are killers of low libido. Moderate exercise has also been shown to lower nighttime cortisol levels, which can help boost libido. However, be aware that too much exercise may also affect sex. Studies have shown that excessive and prolonged high-intensity exercise, or high-endurance training, can reduce a man's libido.
7. Getting older or going through menopause
Low libido due to old age is common, and the common reasons for low libido due to aging are:
- A decline in sex hormones, including estrogen or testosterone, may occur during the early, middle, and late stages of menopause in women; In men, the decline in testosterone associated with aging, often referred to as male menopause, can also cause a decline in libido.
- Aging-related issues: There are many health issues associated with normal aging, including mobility issues that can affect libido.
- Side effects: The older you get, the more medications you take. Many medications may cause a decrease in libido. If in doubt, consult your doctor to adjust your medications.
8. Pregnancy, postpartum, and lactation
It is normal for a woman to lack libido during pregnancy, after birth, or while breastfeeding, but usually after this period, it is fully recovered. Pregnancy leads to a lack of libido for the following reasons:
- Leading to fatigue and lack of sex
- Hormonal changes make libido disappear.
- Change of posture, lack of confidence in body shape
- Postpartum pain, because whether surgery or natural delivery will have wounds.
- Don't care about sex, because taking care of the baby has become a priority.
9. Excessive drinking and smoking
Drinking too much alcohol, or more than 14 drinks a week, is thought to be associated with lower testosterone levels, which in the long term can lead to lower libido. However, in addition to alcohol, cigarettes affect the production of testosterone, lead to low libido and may also cause a decrease in sperm count and motility.
10.Depression
Depression isn't just the short-term unhappiness mentioned above, it can affect all aspects of life, including sex. If you have any of the following, you may be suffering from depression that is affecting your sex life. However, a side effect of taking antidepressants can sometimes lead to sexual dysfunction. If you have this problem, you should ask your doctor.
- Feeling low and hopeless.
- If you lose your enthusiasm for something you are usually interested in, you will not find it interesting.
11. Restless leg syndrome(RLS)
Restless leg syndrome is an uncontrollable feeling in the legs that requires constant shaking of the feet. Studies have shown that men with restless leg syndrome have a higher rate of erectile dysfunction, and men with frequent episodes are more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms.
12.Chronic disease
Chronic diseases can cause a variety of physical symptoms, among which the impact on sex should not be underestimated. The following common chronic diseases can affect sexual function and libido:
- Obesity.
- Hypertension (high blood pressure).
- High cholesterol.
- Type 2 diabetes.
- Chronic organ failure includes failure of the lungs, heart, kidneys or liver.