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Money worries or stress from daily tasks can lead to a decrease in sex drive. Therefore, you need to manage stress, stress and maintain a healthy sex life to improve this condition.
1. How does stress affect sex drive?
When you face stress, your body will have a series of changes and a "fight" or "flight" response. When you experience this reaction, you will feel your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate increase while non-essential functions, like sex drive, are markedly reduced. Physiological effects: This response also triggers the release of hormones, such as cortisol and epinephrine, which at high levels can cause a decrease in libido in women or men. During chronic stress, the body uses sex hormones to meet the increased demand for higher production of cortisol, which reduces your interest in sex. Psychological effects: In addition to the physiological effects of stress, there is also a psychological aspect. Stress can keep you busy, confused, and distract you from your sex drive or during sex. It can also affect your mood, lead to anxiety and depression, which can decrease sex drive. Lifestyle Choices: Ultimately, unchecked stress can lead to unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking, overeating, and less healthy lifestyle choices. These changes can affect the way you feel about yourself and interfere with a healthy sex life.
2. Manage stress to prevent low sex drive
Reducing stress and maintaining a good sex life is something you can do, especially if you both put in the time and effort. Here are some strategies that you can consider implementing:
Reduce stress: If you suspect that stress in your life is hindering your sex drive, one of the first solutions you should look at Consider stress management. Try some methods to deal with stress so they don't dampen your sex drive. Some stress management techniques to consider include: Aromatherapy; Breathing exercises; Write diary; Meditation; Continuous muscle relaxation; Talking with a psychotherapist can also help you discover techniques for dealing with individual situations. Consider your relationship: When faced with low sex drive, it's important to take a look at your relationship. Studies show that stress and relationship conflicts are more likely to contribute to low libido in men and women than other types of stress. This is true for both sexes. Because a partner's satisfaction affects their sex drive, a lack of interest on one side can lead to a decline in desire for both. Try to see problems as challenges you face together instead of seeing each other as "enemies". Try to find strategies that support the needs of both. Exercise together: Exercise is a great way to reduce stress and improve your fitness, so it can boost your sex drive. An evening jog or walk together can help you feel more connected due to an increase in endorphins. If your partner is willing to try yoga, practicing together can help bring new energy to the bedroom. Make time for each other: If you are constantly busy and have little time to rest, this can drain your energy and decrease your libido. A busy work schedule can also make it difficult to relax and be comfortable. While scheduling sex might not seem like the most romantic concept, you can get creative and make it fun. Start with some flirting in the morning (consider it part of your foreplay) and try to pick up the phone in the middle of the day to let your partner know you're looking forward to your "sex day" with a text message or a quick phone call. Adding a little music or aromatherapy can also help increase relaxation and romance. Focus on Non-Sexual Feelings: The power of touch is a pretty powerful stress reliever and doesn't need to include sex. Hold hands, spend time cuddling more (when you hug someone, the stress hormone oxytocin is released), or through massaging your partner.
Stress and low libido in women or men can affect your relationship, so talk to your partner about low libido, avoid blaming yourself directly or Your partner. The best way to improve when faced with this situation is to overcome it together.
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