{"id":2662,"date":"2022-10-28T14:18:23","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T14:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/?p=2662"},"modified":"2026-01-12T17:23:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T17:23:04","slug":"five-ways-to-increase-your-libido-and-improve-your-sex-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/five-ways-to-increase-your-libido-and-improve-your-sex-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Ways To Increase Your Libido And Improve Your Sex Life\ufffc"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[wbcr_snippet id=&#8221;1396&#8243;][wbcr_php_snippet id=&#8221;765&#8243;]<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Main.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t\tTop posts<br \/>\n\t\t[tptn_list heading=0][wbcr_snippet id=&#8221;1386&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Sex is supposed to feel good. It can be exciting, passionate, fun and a release, but ideally, the experience should be desired. And, sometimes you may find yourself simply not wanting to or not feeling in the mood. Your libido may be low.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/five-ways-to-increase-your-libido-and-improve-your-sex-life\/#Whats_libido\" >What\u2019s libido?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/five-ways-to-increase-your-libido-and-improve-your-sex-life\/#What_lowers_your_sex_drive\" >What lowers your sex drive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/five-ways-to-increase-your-libido-and-improve-your-sex-life\/#How_to_Increase_Your_Libido\" >How to Increase Your Libido<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/five-ways-to-increase-your-libido-and-improve-your-sex-life\/#Reduce_Stress\" >Reduce Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/five-ways-to-increase-your-libido-and-improve-your-sex-life\/#Get_Enough_Sleep\" >Get Enough Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/five-ways-to-increase-your-libido-and-improve-your-sex-life\/#Limit_Alcohol_Intake\" >Limit Alcohol Intake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/five-ways-to-increase-your-libido-and-improve-your-sex-life\/#Understand_Your_Body_and_Desires\" >Understand Your Body and Desires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/five-ways-to-increase-your-libido-and-improve-your-sex-life\/#Work_On_Your_Relationship_With_Sexual_Partners\" >Work On Your Relationship With Sexual Partner(s)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/five-ways-to-increase-your-libido-and-improve-your-sex-life\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_libido\"><\/span>What\u2019s libido?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Your libido is your sexual drive or desire for sexual activity. It\u2019s influenced by a variety of physical, mental and social factors, and it fluctuates throughout your lifetime.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_lowers_your_sex_drive\"><\/span>What lowers your sex drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Biological or physical factors that can impact your libido can include hormone levels. <a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/what_ages_are_women_and_men_at_their_sexual_peak\/article.htm\">Men typically experience their highest sex drive in their 20s<\/a> because their testosterone levels are at their highest. Women\u2019s libido is regulated by estrogen and progesterone, and studies have suggested women\u2019s highest libido is in their 30s.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-3f8defd2-7fff-7a69-3633-8063279e01cd\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Social factors that can influence your libido include education around sex, cultural or imposed gender norms, or a your personal life experiences. These can shape your view, openness or perspective yourself as a sexual being. For example, if you are taught promiscuity is negative, you may feel shame about desiring sex. Thus, your life experience taught you not to desire it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Your psychological well being can also impact your sex drive. Stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health deterrants can lower your sex drive.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Additionally, some medications\u2019 side effects can alter your libido. Consult your medical professional about any medications you\u2019re prescribed and their impact on your sex drive.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Knowing what lowers it can lend for places to focus on how to increase your sexual drive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Increase_Your_Libido\"><\/span>How to Increase Your Libido<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-Increase-Your-Libido.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">It\u2019s completely normal for your sex drive to change over time, but there are some things you can do to take care of yourself, maintain a healthy sexual appetite and increase your libido. These are the best ways to boost your sex drive.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_Stress\"><\/span>Reduce Stress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Cortisol is your body\u2019s primary stress hormone, and it helps provide energy when you\u2019re feeling under pressure or in danger. Once the concern has passed, it also regulates your nervous system and calms you down. <a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yourhormones.info\/hormones\/cortisol\/\">Prolonged stress or anxiety can impact the way cortisol regulates the body, wear down the ability to unwind efficiently and subsequently, lower sex drive.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-6ae19ac3-7fff-63c6-2cbe-87f8c677030c\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/stress\/2022\/march-2022-survival-mode\">Americans are reporting more overall stress than they ever have before<\/a>. Stressors can include everything from relationships to challenging co-workers or bosses to financial issues. Altering the body\u2019s ability to regulate the emotions and reactions to these threats will also lower libido.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">If you can\u2019t cut these stressors out, consulting a therapist is a good way to learn methods to manage your response to stress. Relaxation methods like meditation, massages or yoga can also help. Keeping a gratitude journal or journaling can help put the range of your life\u2019s experiences in perspective and work through the challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Physical activity or working out can be helpful to manage stress and boost your sexual drive. It reduces stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline and increases your endorphins, which are released during pleasurable activities. Consistently working on your fitness also helps with your body image, self-confidence and stamina \u2013 which all lend for a better foundation for a robust sex life and increased libido. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Enough_Sleep\"><\/span>Get Enough Sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Lack of sleep and insomnia can be responsible for a variety of health issues, and a lower libido is one of them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-38122ce5-7fff-4e83-2d29-2b4bce11d190\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Similar to reducing stress, regular exercise can help you sleep better, but establishing a nighttime routine can be the reset you need. This can include things like limiting caffeine intake after a certain hour of the day, avoiding high fat meals before bed, waking up and going to bed around the same time daily, and avoiding screen time for an hour before bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Your bedroom or sleeping environment is important too. Small adjustments like using lamps versus overhead lights right before bed and the ideal temperature for you to sleep in can set you up to drift off easier. White noise machines or playlists and weighted blankets can also lend for a more restful night of sleep. Consistently being well-rested can raise your sex drive.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">For more serious sleep conditions or prolonged issues, consult a physician.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limit_Alcohol_Intake\"><\/span>Limit Alcohol Intake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Alcohol is a depressant and it slows functions of the brain and body, and this can result in numbing your sexual sensitivity. It may make it more difficult for men to have and maintain an erection or reach climax.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-54fc3851-7fff-27e9-22f8-0d6ff96ef65d\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">While a glass of wine or a drink can be nice to unwind or even act as social lubricant, the reality is drunk sex really isn\u2019t as pleasurable \u2013 for anyone involved \u2013 as it is likely sloppy, uncoordinated and fighting some numbed senses. (We\u2019ve all heard of whiskey dick.)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">The idea is to increase your sensations in order to boost your sex drive, and alcohol does the opposite.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understand_Your_Body_and_Desires\"><\/span>Understand Your Body and Desires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Having a keen self awareness of what is pleasurable for you is paramount for having better sex with others. Get familiar with your anatomy and masturabate with the intetion of finding out what feels best for you. Try different sex toys or stimulating lubricants to explore new sensations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">As we\u2019ve learned, improving your libido isn\u2019t always purely physical and neither is exploring your desires. Consider what mentally stimulates you or turns you on. You can try watching porn, reading erotica or sexting. If you\u2019ve lost the drive for the sex you\u2019ve been having, expanding your sexual repertoire can bring up your sex drive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Understand-Your-Body-and-Desires.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_On_Your_Relationship_With_Sexual_Partners\"><\/span>Work On Your Relationship With Sexual Partner(s)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Being able to acknowledge and discuss sources of tension within and outside the relationship can help get you and your partner on the same page. Harboring unaddressed feelings of resentment, anger or hurt is often going to get in the way of lusting after your partner.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-bda19ab1-7fff-542e-2662-6fe5aa748aa6\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Not only do you want to establish healthy communication, but you want to be able to talk about your sexual desires. Talking about sexual wants and needs lends for better understanding, a deeper connection and can be sexy in its own right. Whether it\u2019s someone you\u2019ve been with for a decade or you\u2019re <a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/members\/user\/registerfp_mobile?id=noadvert&amp;prg=1&amp;tour=1&amp;ot=&amp;pg=1&amp;niche=fling-homepage\">looking to meet people to hook up<\/a> with, communication about your desires can afford all parties a deeper connection. You can even talk about how to improve your sex drive together.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Talking about your desires is also just as important as communicating about your libido. Sharing that you noticed your sex drive is low and you haven\u2019t wanted to have sex can be challenging, but leaving your partner in the dark can also fuel insecurities and feel like rejection. Try approaching the topic with honesty and empathy by acknowledging how you\u2019re feeling, acknowledging how they\u2019re feeling, and expressing you want to boost your libido and get to a better place together.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Work-On-Your-Relationship-With-Sexual-Partners.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span> Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of ways to increase your libido that are within your control. Taking care of your physical and mental health are the foundation and getting familiar with what sexually turns you on can lead to a better sex life. Find partners to share and try out your sexual desires with on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\">Instabang.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n\t\t\tTable of contents<br \/>\n\t\t[wbcr_snippet id=&#8221;684&#8243;]Similar articles[the-post-grid id=&#8221;75&#8243; title=&#8221;second&#8221;][wbcr_snippet id=&#8221;1594&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not feeling in the mood is a totally normal thing that happens to all of us, but there are easy ways boost your libido, improve your sex life and get out of that rut. 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