Libido Killers

Why do men lose their sexual drive?

LIBIDO simply means your sexual drive, and the terminology describes your appetite for sexual intimacy. A man`s sexual drive is a vital constituent of his health and not to be ignored just because he doesn’t currently consider a roll in the hay!

Losing interest in sexual intimacy (loss of Libido) may not be as common among men as it is for women; it roughly affects about 15% – 16% of men. Nevertheless, it`s a scary matter when men lose interest

in sexual intimacy, it panics them more than women. This can be attributed to the fact that their masculinity is so linked to their sexuality, making the loss of interest in sex a man`s worst nightmare.

Usually, men don’t like to talk about it; it`s such an embarrassing matter. But loss of libido in men can strain a marital relation more than any other sexual dysfunction.

But what could be the risk factors for the loss of Libido among men? Could it something psychological, or an illness (organic), or both? Here are some of the common `libido killers` among men:

Stress: The impact of stress is insidious. It takes a toll on your physical and emotional health, probably more than you may realize.

In addition to its negative impact on your health and mood in general, exposure to overwhelming or sustained stress may cause the release of excessive amounts of `Cortisol` which is one of the hormones that your body needs, but within its normal range. Elevated levels of Cortisol for a prolonged period of time can exert a suppressive effect on your sex hormones. Lower levels of sex hormones could mean lower libido associated with erectile dysfunction.

Lack of proper sleep: A man may believe that spending hours on end in the office will lead to a big payoff without any consequences, who needs sleep when he`s making all that cash, right? Wrong. Not getting enough sleep can have p

Profound negative impact on various body functions AND on libido!

A lot of research work has championed the belief that sleep boosts your testosterone levels; your magic charm or `mojo`. Testosterone is the hormone driving your sexual life, boosting and vitalizing you. How much you sleep has an impact on your Testosterone levels. So you’re not just irritable when you don’t sleep — you’re wasting your `manly` energy. Moreover, lacking sleep can boost your stress levels – by now you understand what that means!

Medications: Surely you`ve heard of medications that can boost your sexual life, but some can in fact quash it (for example, some antidepressants, cholesterol-lowering drugs, and blood pressure medications). Many people don’t know this, but medications are among the most common causes of sexual problems (as erectile dysfunction), a fact supported by so many studies. The risk of sexual side effects surely rises with the concurrent intake of several medications. If you’re feeling less than interested in having sex, and you suspect it could be related to a certain medication you`re currently on, talk to your Man`s Health expert, he can help!

Low Testosterone: Having low testosterone levels may negatively impact your energy level and your mood. So many men who have low testosterone also report having a decreased sexual drive and/or trouble getting and maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction).

Low testosterone is a common health problem that’s often overlooked by men despite the impact that it can have on their lives and sexual drive. Many men with low testosterone and weak erection were unaware that they had a treatable problem and were living a life of frustration and stress, but had kept silent about it.

low testosterone is not a cause for worry, it’s important to consult your Man`s Health expert as there are many ways to diagnose and effectively treat this condition, the most notable of which is the `Testosterone Replacement Therapy`TRT.

Collectively speaking, loss of libido is not something you have to live with. There is much you can do to regain your sexual drive and your happy outlook on life, visit your trusted Male Health expert who can help you regain what is rightfully yours.

Dr. Anis Haddad
Urologist, Sexologist and Man`s Health Expert