Understanding low libido

Is your drive running low?

Tap anything that has been true for the last few weeks.

What drains desire

Low libido is rarely about attraction. It is usually your body telling you something is out of balance.

Most common

Poor sleep

Most testosterone is made during deep sleep. Short or broken sleep lowers it within days.

Mind

Stress and low mood

High cortisol and depression both suppress desire. So do some antidepressants.

Hormones

Low testosterone

Levels fall about 1 percent a year after 30, faster with weight gain. A blood test confirms it.

Nutrients

Zinc and vitamin D gaps

Both are needed to make testosterone. Deficiency is common in men who get little sun.

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