Taking Action for Better Sexual Health
Now that you know how important it is to take care of your sexual and overall health and well-being, let’s recap the main causes of low libido discussed in previous sections:
- Hormonal imbalances can affect your libido, especially changes in estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone levels.
- Psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or negative body image can impact your sexual desire.
- Lifestyle factors such as unhealthy habits, lack of exercise or poor diet, and sleep problems can also lower your libido.
- Talk to your doctor if you have persistent symptoms of low libido or other sexual dysfunction.
- Consider seeking the advice of a sex therapist or counselor to address psychological issues that affect your sexual health.
- Open and honest communication with your partner can help improve intimacy and overcome sexual challenges.
- Sex therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to explore and address sexual concerns.
Remember that taking care of your sexual health is an important part of overall wellness!