Topic of the Month

Lack of Libido

Lack of libido is extremely common in women – but quite rare in men. Even men with erectile dysfunction (ED) usually have a perfectly normal sex drive.

Contrary to beliefs that problems surrounding female sexuality are psychological in nature, recent research has discovered that many forms of female sexual dysfunction often are the result of low hormonal levels. Hormones are directly responsible for female sex drive and libido. Loss of libido can lead to difficulty in intimate relationships and contribute to marital problems.

For men and women :

For men - It's far less common than erectile dysfunction (impotence) - with which it should not be confused. Most men with lack of libido can achieve erections, but have lost the desire to have sex.

Causes of lack of libido in men:
 

• Physical causes like low male hormone level, obesity, diabetes etc

• Psychological causes like depression, stress , overwork, serious relationship problems with the wife/partner, gayness etc.

For women it is extremely common. Fortunately, for many women, lack of libido is only a temporary phenomenon. Some will get over it by themselves - and a lot more can be helped by expert medical or psychosexual advice.

Causes of lack of libido in women:

• Physical causes like anaemia, hyperprolactinaemia, post-baby coolness etc.

• Psychological causes like stress & anxiety , past sexual abuse or rape, lesbianism, difficult living conditions like sharing a home with parents or parents-in-law etc.

Herbs & Minerals which are useful :

Safed Musli (Chlorophytum Borivilianum):

The dried roots of Safed Musli (also known as asparagus) are used in Ayurveda as an aphrodisiac. 

Primarily used as a tonic and rejuvenative for the reproductive system. The regular use of this herb is valuable in impotency , premature ejaculation & low sperm count in men.

It is also useful during pregnancy as a nutritive tonic for mother and fetus. Post-partum it replenishes lost fluids, prana, ojas and improves the quantity and flow of breast milk. Used in chronic leucorrhoea.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) : 

The herb helps to cure female sterility. Powder of the roots in 6gram doses can be taken with milk for 5 to 6 successive nights after menstruation.

Two to four grams of root with milk or ghee can be taken as an aphrodisiac to enhance libido. It is also beneficial for the treatment of spermatorrhoea or involuntary ejaculations. Two to four gram of powdered root can also be taken daily with sugar, honey, long pepper and ghee in the treatment of these conditions.

Shilajeet (Asphaltum) :

It is well known that Shilajeet would return the libido of people to a level of teenagers. Shilajeet increases the core energy responsible for sexual and spiritual power.  The use of Shilajeet for renewing vitality.



Garlic:

Garlic is one of the most remarkable home remedies in the treatment of sexual disorder. It is a natural and harmless aphrodisiac. Garlic has a pronounced aphrodisiac effect. It is a tonic for loss of sexual power .

Drumstick:

A soup made with about 15 gms of drumstick flowers boiled in 250ml milk is very useful as a sexual tonic in the treatment of sexual disorder. It is also useful in the functional sterility in both males and females. The powder of the dry bark is also valuable in impotency, premature ejaculation and thinness of semen. About 120 gms of powder of the dry bark should be boiled in half a liter of water of about half an hour. Thirty grams of powder, mixed with tablespoon of honey, should be taken thrice daily

Ginger:

The juice extracted from ginger is a valuable aphrodisiac and beneficial in the treatment of sexual weakness. For better results, half a teaspoon of ginger juice should be taken with a half boiled egg and honey, once daily at night for a month. It is said to relieve impotency, premature ejaculation and spermatorrhoea.

Diet: 

Diet is an important factors, to begin with the patient should adopt an exclusive fresh fruit diet. Take fresh fruits and fresh  fruit juice twice daily. Concentrate on foods like nut, cereals , some green vegetables, fruits, milk, honey etc. Avoid smoking, alcohol, tea, coffee all processed canned refined and denatured foods especially white sugar and white flour and products made from them.

Life style: 

A vigorous massage with Vita-ex Massage oil is highly beneficial in the treatment of debility as it helps to revive muscular vigor which is essential for nervous energy. The nerves of the genital organs are controlled by the pelvic region. Hence cold hip bath for ten minutes in the morning or evening is very effective.

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