Bananas

Bananas contain an enzyme Bromelain which is important for sexual health and therefore are extremely helpful for boosting male libido. You also get B vitamins from bananas which are really helpful in increasing sex hormones and body’s energy levels.

Basil

Basil is used for garnishing and makes your food look very good but this tasty herb also brings a sense of wellbeing, which allows one to experience sexual bliss. Use Basil and experience increased circulation, sex drive stimulation and improved fertility.

Garlic

Garlic is a very effective aphrodisiac. Garlic contains a potent ingredient called allicin that increases blood flow to the sexual organs and improves libido. A recent research has shown that garlic can be a dietary equivalent of Viagra. Make sure you can timely arrange some breath mint before giving garlic a try or your partner might get put off.

Maca

Maca can improve performance and alleviate impotency. It increases sperm count and testosterone levels in men. It makes people desire sex more frequently, especially women.

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds contain zinc, which is vital for testosterone production in men. A deficiency can make a woman completely lose her sex drive. These yummy seeds are  a rich source of omega-3, which is vital to overall sexual wellbeing.

Watermelon

It has recently been shown by scientists that eating watermelon may have similar effects as Viagra. Watermelon contains citrulline and arginine content which produces nitric, a compound that helps relax the body’s blood vessels. This is exactly the same how Viagra works.

Chillies

Chillies can spice up your sex life too because of the capsaicin, which is the substance that gives chillies their heat, releases endorphins and other hormones necessary for a spicy sex life.

Sex drive with a clear desire for intercourse is known as libido. A low libido is quite common in women but men are no exeption. Most men with low libido can achieve erections but they do not have a desire for intercourse. There may be several reasons behind low libido. We have summerized the different causes of low libido in this article here.

How common is low libido?

Low libido in men is far less common then Erectile Dysfunction but this seems a more serious issue because the men with low libido can face serious relationship issues.

Causes of low libido: 

Lack of sex desire in men can be of two origions, either physical or psychological.

Physical causes of low libido:

It is possible to determine the physical causes of low libido through the medical diagnosis. Here is a list of the most common physical causes of low libido:

• Use of some medicine such as antidepressants, beta-blockers and hormonal contraception prescriptions, along with certain other medicines can cause low libido.
• Abuse of drugs such as cocaine can cause low libido.
• Being obese or over-weight can also lead to lack of sex desire. Losing weight is the best strategy in this case.
• Excessive use of Alcohol is a very common cause of low libido
• Hyperprolactinaemia – a rare disorder where the pituitary gland produces too much of the hormone prolactin.
• Diabetes
• Low testosterone level
• A poor diet combined with smoking, drinking and lack of exercise can also affect libido. This unhealthy lifestyle can accelerate the lack of testosterone production and results in low libido.

Psychological causes of low libido:

Psychological causes of low libido can have a number of underlying issues. The important factors causing low libido are loss of intimate time, depression, lack of interest, performance anxiety, distraction, loss of privacy, childhood abuse, fatigue, lack of attraction in one’s partner, sexual abuse and stress or trauma.

What to do if you are having low libido?

Speak to your doctor or GP about your condition. They might refer you to a specialist if they can not help you themselves. At the moment there are no drugs to increase male libido but certain therapies can help. However if you have got erectile dysfunction ( which is a different case), your doctor can prescribe you Viagra, Cialis or Levitra for male impotence.

Resources for further information:

• Relate  ( offers relationship counselling and sex therapy )
• British Association for Sexual and Relationship Therapy  ( Specialist charity for sexual and relationship therapy)
• Sexual Dysfunction Association ( charitable organisation, to help sufferers of male and female sexual problems and their partners and to raise awareness of the extent to which sexual conditions affect the general population)