Low libido means a decrease in sexual desire, and it can happen for many reasons—hormonal, emotional, physical, or even relational. It's also common and totally valid to experience changes in libido at different life stages.
🚩 Common Signs of Low Libido
🧠 Mental & Emotional Signs
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Little or no interest in sex or sexual thoughts
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Feeling indifferent to physical touch or intimacy
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Avoiding sexual situations or partners
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Low self-esteem or feeling disconnected from your body
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Increased stress, anxiety, or depression
🧬 Physical Signs
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Reduced sensitivity to sexual stimulation
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Difficulty getting aroused
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Less frequent or absent sexual fantasies
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Fatigue or low energy
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Pain during sex (especially for women)
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Erectile issues (in men)
📉 Hormonal Clues
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For women: may occur during perimenopause, menopause, or with low estrogen/progesterone
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For men: may be due to low testosterone
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Linked to thyroid issues, high cortisol, or birth control use
🧪 Common Causes of Low Libido
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Hormonal | Low testosterone, low estrogen, high cortisol, thyroid imbalance |
| Emotional | Stress, anxiety, past trauma, depression |
| Physical | Fatigue, chronic illness, medications (e.g., SSRIs, birth control) |
| Lifestyle | Poor sleep, alcohol, lack of exercise, poor diet |
| Relationship | Conflict, lack of emotional connection, body image issues |
✅ What Can Help?
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Check hormone levels if symptoms are ongoing
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Address stress and mental health
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Improve sleep, diet, and movement
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Talk openly with your partner (or a therapist)
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Consider natural libido boosters (like maca root, ashwagandha, or inositol—with medical guidance)