5 Ways to Boost Your Libido During Menopause
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5 Ways to Boost Your Libido During Menopause

5 Ways to Boost Your Libido During Menopause

If you’re single and you’ve hit the change, loss of libido means you have to rethink your dating life. Maybe you’re still getting to know your partner, or maybe you don’t have a partner all the time. Either way, loss of libido is all about you, and the solution to your problem should be focused on you as well. Read on and consider these five lifestyle changes that can help you get your sex drive—and your dating life—back.

Hit the gym.

In addition to increased blood flow and testosterone—two things you need to be turned on—working out can help you tone your body and shed extra pounds. Weight training and aerobics, for example, can improve your self-image and make you feel sexier. As an added bonus, your new body may arouse interest in potential suitors.

Get a new look.

What’s the one thing you’ve always considered sexy—Blonde hair? Red lipstick? Manicured nails? Whatever it is, do it! Sex is often about finding something new and exciting that pleases us, and changing your appearance is a great way to embody that spirit.

Leave little love notes lying around—for yourself.

What do you love about yourself? Make a list of your most desirable qualities on your bathroom mirror in your favorite lipstick shade. Look at it each time you go to the mirror to get ready for work or a night out with your new male friend. Let those things become a reflection of yourself.

Become a social butterfly.

Don’t get stuck in a social rut. Drive out of the way to a different coffee shop or check out that new restaurant you’ve wanted to go to. As human beings, we are intrigued by discovery, so it’s beneficial to put yourself in the position to meet new people. Have conversations and explore your options. Feeling in control of your sex life will increase the chances that you want to actually have sex.

Have a night in.

There are many great dating activities that can boost libido, but this one has twofold benefits. Cooking with your date gives you the chance to spend time together and interact in more comfortable environment. You don’t have to get dolled up (unless you want to), and there’s no screaming over loud music and a fancy cocktail. In addition, cooking together will give you the chance to try some aphrodisiacal foods, like oysters, ginger and dark chocolate.

More Information about Boosting Your Libido:

In addition to aerobics and weightlifting to increase your sex drive, you can do soothing workouts like yoga and stretching to relax and improve flexibility. Click the following link to read more about treatments for loss of libido.

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Sources:
  • Studd, John. "Loss of Libido and Menopause". The Management of Menopause. Annual Review 1998. Partenon Publishing.
  • Channon L.D and Ballinger S.E. "Some Aspects of Sexuality and Vaginal Symptoms during Menopause and their Relation to Anxiety and Depression". British Journal of Medical Psychology. June 1986. 59 (2): 173-80.
  • Sarell, Philip, M.D. "Psychosexual effects of menopause: Role of androgens". American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. March 1999. 180: 3S-II.