Myth one. Low libido means something is wrong with you
Low libido is not a signal that something is wrong with you. A rather large percentage of people note fluctuations in libido during different periods of life. A decrease in libido only becomes a problem when you want more yourself. Even if that's the case, you are absolutely normal.
Myth two. Only women suffer from low libido
Low libido is often attributed to women. In fact, only 40% of women of all ages experience decreased libido. Men also know what it is like, at least 25% of them do. Libido is influenced by testosterone, which women initially have less of.
Men with low libido hide the truth so that they are not seen as weaklings. Decreased libido has nothing to do with femininity or masculinity. It is a medical condition that can be treated.
Myth three. A decrease in libido is always caused by hormones
Hormones certainly affect sexual life. But blaming only hormonal imbalance for everything is incorrect. Decreased libido can be caused by psychological factors: stress, depression, trauma, and the like. Also, non-hormonal diseases like cancer, arthritis, diabetes, or high blood pressure.
Even what we drink and eat can affect sexual desire. Problems with sex itself affect libido: pain during intercourse, difficulty achieving orgasm, differing sexual preferences. There are many factors, and it is important to consider them all when addressing issues with low libido.
Myth four. Decreased libido does not affect relationships
Sex is indeed not the most important thing. But in relationships, it is one of the most essential components.
A lack of sex causes feelings of abandonment and loneliness, especially if your partner has a more passionate temperament.
For the sake of preserving the relationship, it is important to consider your partner's desires. You can try to engage in sex more often, even if you don’t really want to. As they say, appetite comes with eating.
Myth five. Nothing can be done about low libido
Many believe that since libido is at zero, it is not worth engaging in sex at all. This won’t solve the problem. There are several options for getting out of the situation. For example, if the medications you take affect your libido, tell your treating physician about it. If your lifestyle affects sexual desire, change it. Go to bed earlier, exercise, breathe fresh air, lose weight, and quit smoking. To maintain vitality and stimulate sexual appetite, take ginseng root.
Talk to your partner and discuss the situation. Try to find a compromise that suits both. Experiment with something new in bed. Experiments can help refresh and diversify your sex life. These can be new positions, sex toys, and role plays that you have never tried.
Myth six. Emotional closeness is more important than sex
Many couples mistakenly believe that emotional closeness is more important and valuable than quality marital sex. This is a misconception: desire and sex have much more benefit for well-being — both physical and mental.
Creating and feeling desire is good for health.
This also includes the common misconception that emotional problems must be resolved first, anger and irritation must be eliminated, and only then can you start having sex. Sexologists recommend doing the opposite and starting with solving problems in bed. By improving your sex life, you will be able to relieve emotional tension.
