The Bull stops here

There are times when both men and women lose their desire for sex, there are many factors that can affect your sexual health:

• general health
• stress
• lifestyle
• medication
• upcoming event eg. moving house, driving test, new job
• illness
• heart disease
• depression
• tiredness
• diabetes
• alcohol

Finding the route cause helps to identify the problem and by making some small changes to your daily life such as exercising, eating healthier and reducing stress levels can have a positive impact on your libido. Confidence is a key factor for many even after years of marriag, so fat loss could make a difference.

It's not always as straight forward to find what is causing your lack of libido; one of the main reasons is we don't like talking about our sex lives therefore will avoid going to the doctors. But the Doc should be your first point of call.

There are many supplements available which are renowned for increasing your libido and sexual function.

Tribulus Terrestris

stimulates androgen receptors in the brain which controls sexual behaviour; it increases the body's level of testosterone which improves libido and sexual performance.

Maca

known to increase sex drive, libido and stamina . Also may help increase sperm count. Please be aware Maca will probably be most beneficial to healthy individuals.

Panax Ginseng

Horny Goat Weed

contains aphrodisiac properties which stimulates nerves around the genitals promoting an increase in sensitivity and desire. Can also improve your desire for sex and improve sexual function.

L-Arginine

needed for erectile function, as it helps improve blood flow, which impacts size and strength of sexual performance.

Muira Puama

can help increase testosterone levels which may improve libido and sexual function as it increases blood flow.

Damiana Aphrodisiaca

enhances sexual performance increasing sensitivty and fulfilment.

Research Updated: 19th March 2012