Tips on On Increasing Your Sex Drive

“Sex: the thing that takes up the least amount of time and causes the most amount of trouble.” - John Barrymore 
 
This article is for both men and women. We all sometimes find our sex drive falling because of many factors. 
 
The article below gives some tips on how everyone can increase their sex drive.

Michael Wilkovesky

How can I increase my sex drive naturally? 

 
According to an article in Huffingtonpost.com, Shelley Emling writes, “In general, some 43 percent of women and 31 percent of men in the United States report sexual dysfunction. The numbers are even higher for those over 50. Indeed one study of menopausal women found that nearly half reported a decrease in sexual desire after menopause. Lots of issues contribute to the problem, including stress, smoking and hormonal imbalance.” There are some ways you can increase your sex drive, though. 

Aside from relaxing, changing medication, there are more solid ways to increase your sex drive naturally. In a study by Helen Fisher, an anthropologist at Rutgers University, found that when people look at a photo of their loved one for 30 seconds or longer, their brain begins producing dopamine, a libido booster. Of course, I know a lot of women who'd say that gazing at a photo of Ryan Gosling might be helpful as well.?

Not only do you want to look your best, then, but you also need to stay fit for your sex drive naturally. This one's mostly for men: Not only will you simply feel better about yourself, but body fat also inhibits testosterone production. And, apparently, it's really important for men to watch their waist size as belly fat absorbs testosterone more efficiently than fat cells elsewhere in the body. Both men and women will benefit from exercise, though, as aerobic workouts increase blood flow to sex organs?

Let us go back to relaxing, though, because it is really important to unwind: no, you shouldn't drink to excess. And don't give up champagne completely. But studies show that moderate drinkers of red wine actually have a greater sex drive than those who don't imbibe, or who drink white wine. Researchers attribute this to red wine's ability to increase blood flow as well as its color. Women apparently find men a whole lot sexier when they are wearing red. And -- no surprise here -- men also are attracted to ladies in red.?

Speaking of relaxing, certain scents are known to put people in the mood immediately (stock up on cinnamon, vanilla and musk in particular). An interesting side note: A woman's sense of smell is actually stronger than a man's, especially when she's ovulating. When it comes to men, apparently they get turned on by the scent of pumpkin pie combined with lavender. Who knew??

Of course, I am going to be boring and say that communicating is also a natural way of increasing sex drives naturally. The more you share with your significant other, the better your sex life will be. And have fun: recent research shows that partaking in new and challenging experiences with your partner can boost the brain chemical dopamine, which helps fuel sex drive. These don't even need to be in the bedroom. Enter a race together, on a tandem bike. Get a little lost on a wilderness hike without a map. Host a game night with friends where each couple kicks in $30 and the winning pair takes all, Deborah Kotz writes.