Sexual Health
What are the factors that cause decreased libido? Pay attention to these 5 factors that affect sexual desire
Post Date July, 13 2023
Decreased libido refers to the phenomenon where married individuals experience a significant decrease or lack of sexual desire for a longer period of time. The sexual desire requirements of normal individuals often vary greatly depending on their physical strength and environment. Therefore, to determine whether sexual desire has decreased or not, it is only advisable to compare it vertically with one's previous sexual desire, and not horizontally with the sexual desire of others. The factors that cause decreased libido include the following:
1、 Emotions:
When a person is in a bad mood, their sexual desire is prone to temporary decline, especially in severe states such as sadness, terror, depression, and despair. Sexual desire can be significantly affected and even completely lost. In view of this, when the lover is in a bad mood, the primary issue is to help him or her eliminate negative emotions, do good mental health care, and should not engage in sexual activity at this time. If the lover reluctantly handles it, it not only fails to stimulate pleasure, but also easily leads to sexual apathy and can damage the relationship between the couple.
2、 Nutrition:
Nutrition is the material foundation of sex. The research results indicate that the lack of important elements such as protein and zinc can cause sexual dysfunction, with a particularly severe impact on men. On the contrary, sufficient and complete nutrition, especially eating foods containing high-quality protein, multiple vitamins, and zinc, can maintain normal levels of sexual function.
3、 Smoking and drinking:
Long term heavy smoking is more likely to cause erectile dysfunction compared to non-smokers. Long term alcohol consumption can lead to decreased sexual function and decreased libido. According to research, excessive alcohol consumption can cause vasodilation, lack of blood flow and pleasure, leading to a decrease in sexual desire. However, the impact of smoking and alcohol on sexual function is reversible, and most human functions can gradually return to normal levels after quitting smoking and alcohol.
4、 Medication:
Long term or excessive use of certain drugs can lead to decreased sexual function, and can even cause male impotence and female frigidity. There are many types of drugs that affect sexual function, among which important and common ones are: reserpine, rosewood, propranolol, chlorpromazine, procarbazine, and some anticancer drugs. Long term radiation therapy can also lead to decreased libido.
5、 Residential conditions:
Living in a disorganized, poorly ventilated, and overcrowded environment can not only cause poor mood, but also lead to insufficient oxygen supply to the brain due to insufficient fresh indoor air, affecting sexual function and reducing libido. Especially for generations living in the same room or sleeping in the same bed with their children, it can create intangible psychological pressure and easily lead to decreased libido.
