What is Low Libido?

Libido doesn’t necessarily describe your performance during sex—for men, “performance” usually means their ability to get or maintain erections, and for women this may look like producing wetness or lubrication. Instead, libido refers to your desire to have sex at all. Every individual will have their own unique baseline for how often they want sex and this baseline will likely change throughout their lives. We all know teenagers and young adults always have sex on the brain, and things tend to balance out as we age. Factors like menopause, and other health conditions, can also play a role in how often you feel desire. Even where you are in your relationship can play a role—we all know about the “honeymoon stage” of a relationship when you can’t keep your hands off each other, and this stage tends to wane naturally over time.

Low Libido Causes

Low libido is extremely common among people of all genders. About 1 in 5 men report a loss of libido at some point in their lives and more than 1 in 3 women report feelings of low sexual desire. Medically, this concern is called hypoactive sexual desire disorder—a persistent disinterest in sexual activity that negatively affects your overall well-being. It can have both psychological and physical causes, such as:

• Stress
• Depression
• Relationship changes
• Hormone changes
• Fatigue
• Chronic illness
• Menopause
• Diabetes
• Lack of sleep
• Drug and alcohol use
• Medication
  
  

Let your doctor know about your specific symptoms and life circumstances so they can help you identify the root cause.

The Best Treatment for Low Libido

The best treatment for low libido or low sex drive often depends on finding the root cause of your symptoms. You can start by taking a look at your lifestyle and see what healthy changes you can make. Aging, and especially menopause, can play a big role in any changes to your libido. Although these changes are inevitable (nothing we can do to stop time), there are natural options you can try to give your libido a boost. Wisp Lift for Him and Wisp Lift for Her is formulated with research-backed key ingredients to revitalize your overall health and sexual wellness. While all the ingredients play a role in boosting reproductive health, blood flow, and vitality, the stars of the show are:

• Tribulus: Optimizes women's hormonal balance. In one study, 67% of women with very low libidos reported increased sexual desire after taking Tribulus supplements for 90 days.
• Ashwagandha: Targets testosterone levels and semen quality in men. In one study, men who took Ashwagandha for 8 weeks found their testosterone levels increased 15% compared to men who took a placebo.

Learn more about Wisp Lift for Him and Wisp Lift for Her.

What Are Libido Pills?

If you’ve ever dipped a toe into the supplement industry, you’ll find there are pills for everything and anything. It can be overwhelming! The important thing to remember is that supplements are unregulated. Unlike prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, dietary supplements are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety and efficacy. While they are readily available and easy to purchase, it’s hard to know what you’re actually getting and if those pills will live up to the claims on the label. Libido supplements are an area that can be especially tricky to navigate, simply because of that age-old adage: sex sells. People who are struggling with their sex drive are especially susceptible to marketing because they just want something that will work.

Are there other ways to treat low libido?

Supplements can only play a small role in supporting your overall sex drive, much in the same way taking vitamins can’t replace a balanced diet! It’s important to make other healthy lifestyle changes to give your body the support it needs.

• Exercise. No one likes to hear it, but regular exercise can relieve stress and provide those endorphins that give your mood a boost.
  
• A healthy diet. Choosing fruits and veggies over processed foods will give you more energy (for sex 👀).
  
• Regular sleep. It’s so easy to stay up late scrolling your phone or watching TV—give your eyes and your brain a break before bed to wind down by choosing a book or a craft instead. Developing a sleep schedule is one of the best things you can do for your health and can go a long way towards getting your back on your game.
  
• Talk to a professional. If your dip in libido is seriously affecting your mental health, talking to a therapist can help. There may be something you’re missing that a mental health professional can help you sort out to get to the root of your problem. Additionally, if you just aren’t feeling quite right, make an appointment with your doctor—low libido can be a sign of a deeper health concern.

Low Libido & Menopause

It seems like menopause, low libido, and vaginal dryness all go hand in hand. If you're struggling with hormonal changes like menopause, postpartum, or breastfeeding, treatment with vaginal estrogen like Estradiol Cream can be an effective way to address the root cause of recurring UTIs and dryness by improving the quality of vaginal tissue and preventing future infections! This improvement in your symptoms can help you feel sexier and more like yourself—making jumping in the sack that much more likely.

Hormonal options aren't always a fit for everyone. If you're looking for a non-hormonal treatment option for vaginal dryness, Non-Hormonal Vaginal Moisturizer may work for you! Our Vaginal Moisturizer is for anyone experiencing vaginal dryness, suitable for all life stages, including breastfeeding, postpartum, and menopause/perimenopause. This fast-acting, hormone-free option is a safe and effective alternative to Estradiol Vaginal Cream, or can be used in conjunction with Estradiol Vaginal Cream for quicker symptom relief.

Low Libido vs. Low Arousal

Are you struggling with your sex drive or are you simply not turned on? One study found that 20% of women say they don’t orgasm, while only 2% of men say the same. 39% of women said they always orgasm when they masturbate, compared to 6% during sex. And overall, 3 out of 4 women say they can’t achieve orgasm during sex—we aren’t satisfied with that, and it sounds like many of you aren’t either! There are lots of factors that can affect sexual pleasure in a relationship—communication, stress, new medications, aging, or partners who just don’t care. We can’t fix it all, but one thing we can do is put the power in your hands by making it as easy as possible for you to get off when you want to. That’s where OMG! Cream comes in. This lightweight topical cream increases blood flow to the clitoris, thereby increasing your sensitivity and heightening pleasure. It contains Sildenafil, the same active ingredient that’s used in Viagra to boost blood flow to the penis and make erections easier to achieve during sex.

While libido supplements are not a cure-all, they can play a helpful role in supporting your sex drive, along with other lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. Wisp’s Wisp Lift formulas are approved for safety and efficacy—that means you can feel confident that you know exactly what you’re taking, and that the ingredients are high quality. Wherever you are in your libido journey, Wisp is here to support you!