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How to Decrease Libido

How to Decrease Libido

Your libido is also commonly referred to as your sex drive — it’s your emotional and mental desire for sex.

Your libido is individual to you and varies widely between people. What you experience as normal libido might be higher or lower than what somebody else experiences.

A number of factors influence your libido, such as:

  • Age
  • Hormone levels
  • Stress levels
  • Changes in your sexual relationships
  • Fatigue
  • Illness
  • Medications
  • Your personal beliefs and attitudes toward sex.

A high libido is generally not a concern unless it’s having a negative impact on your life or relationships.

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How does your libido work?

How does your libido work?

First it's important what libido is ?

it’s simply a term for your desire for sexual activity.

  • If you have a penis, you’ll generally experience an erection as blood flows into tissues in the penis
  • If you have a vulva, the vagina will often experience an increased production of vaginal fluids and swelling of the vulva and clitoris from increased blood flow.

Your libido is individual to you, ranging anywhere from having no desire in sex to thinking about it frequently. But unless your sex drive is causing problems with your relationships or in your life, it’s essentially normal.

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Biological, psychological, and social factors all play a role in

Biological, psychological, and social factors all play a role in

  • Biological factors such as your levels of testosterone or estrogen, overall health, and presence of illness.
  • Psychological factors such as stress, presence of mental conditions like depression, and your self-esteem.
  • Social factors such as the health of your current sexual relationships and the norms around your ability to act on sexual desire when you’re in a situation where you feel aroused.

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How can I determine my libido?

How can I determine my libido?

Many factors can influence your libido. If you think you may have a hormone imbalance, it’s a good idea to visit your doctor. Hormone tests may be able to provide insight on whether your high libido has a physical cause.

Changes in your sex hormone levels can influence your sex drive and can easily be measured with a blood test. Your doctor can also screen you for other conditions that may increase your sex drive.

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How can I decrease my libido?

How can I decrease my libido?

If you feel that your libido is too high and having a negative impact on your life, here are a few ways you might be able to manage it.

Diet

Psychotherapy

Work on your relationships

Medication

Stop illicit drug use.

DIET:-

  1. Aphrodisiacs are foods or medications that increase your libido — anaphrodisiacs are the opposite. 
  2. licorice may lower testosterone levels.
  3. Soy has also been claimed to lower libido in men by lowering testosterone.
  4. Mediterranean diet had the lowest levels of sexual dysfunction.

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Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy

If your doctor doesn’t suspect that your high libido has a physical cause, they may recommend that you seek therapy or counseling.

Speaking with a therapist can help you uncover reasons that may be triggering your experience of high libido and help you learn techniques to manage it.

Therapy sessions can come in many forms, including one-on-one, family, or group. It’s up to you to decide what you’re most comfortable with when it comes to discussing your sex drive.

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Work on your relationships

Work on your relationships

If you’re currently in a relationship but not satisfied with your sex life, you may want to discuss this with your partner to come to a mutual consensus as to how sex can be fully satisfying for both of you.

If you’re not currently in a sexual relationship but would like to be, be transparent with your potential partners about your expectation in a sexual relationship and communicate openly about what you do and don’t like.

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Medication

Medication

In some cases, your doctor may recommend medications to reduce sexual urges, including:

  • Corticosteroids
  • Chemotherapy or radiation
  • Hormones for prostate cancer
  • Opioids like morphine (MorphaBond) and oxycodone (OxyContin)
  • Ketoconazole, an antifungal medication
  • Cimetidine (Tagamet), for heartburn and reflux conditions
  • Anabolic steroids for building muscle
  • Antidepressants

If you’re currently on medication, you may want to talk to your doctor to see if your use of prescribed medications may be influencing your sex drive.

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Stop illicit drug use

Stop illicit drug use

Cocaine and methamphetamines are two illicit drugs that can increase your sex drive, and reducing their use can help lower your sex drive.

Quitting these types of drugs can be difficult by yourself, but there are a number of support groups and services available for you.

Call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Helpline at 800-662-4357 for treatment referral if you’re ready to seek help for your drug use.

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What are some tips for healthy sex?

What are some tips for healthy sex?

Here are some tips:

  • Engage in a relaxing activity before sex. Doing something relaxing.
  • Communicate your desires. Make it clear to your partner what you want so that both of you can work together to feel satisfied.
  • Talk about boundaries. If there are things in the bedroom that you’re not comfortable doing, let your partner know in advance.
  • Don’t be afraid to ask questions. If you’re not sure what your partner finds pleasurable, it never hurts to ask.
  • Talk to a sex therapist. A sex therapist can help you and your partner work through miscommunication or feelings of dissatisfaction in the bedroom.

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When should I see a doctor?

When should I see a doctor?

Compulsive sexual behavior, sometimes called sex addiction or hypersexuality disorder, refers to sexual behavior that disrupts your life.

Here are some signs that you may be experiencing compulsive sexual behavior:

  • Difficulty maintaining healthy relationships
  • Engaging in sexual behaviors that negatively impact your life
  • Excessively using sex or masturbation as an escape from stress or personal problems
  • Reoccurring urges or fantasies that feel beyond your control
  • Financial or legal problems as well as other serious consequences that result from your sexual behavior

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Some questions you can ask yourself to judge if you may have com

Some questions you can ask yourself to judge if you may have com

  • Do you feel unable to manage your sexual impulses?
  • Are your sexual behaviors causing you distress?
  • Is your sexual behavior hurting your relationships or having negative consequences?
  • Are you trying to hide your sexual behavior?

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The takeaway

The takeaway

Your libido is another name for your sex drive. Your libido is individual to you, and what’s normal for you may not be normal for somebody else.

Generally, a high libido is only a concern if it’s causing issues with your relationships or life. Talk to your partner, your doctor, or a counselor if your high libido is keeping you from having sex life you want.

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Make your sex life more ... Flourishing with the knowledge of sexual intimacy and how to control it for better life...-Faisal

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