You may notice libido changes sometimes in your life. Usually, these changes are temporary and can be permanent in certain circumstances only. In this article, we will try to answer to question about when men lose their sex drive.
Male Libido
The inner desire of a male to perform sexual intercourse is called libido or sex drive. Biological and psychological factors affect men’s libido. Commonly, one in five men is affected by low sex drive. Normal levels of sex drive fluctuate among people. While someone may have a constant level throughout life, others may notice fluctuations or a gradual decline in libido with aging. The main hormone that is responsible for maintaining normal sexual desire is testosterone. It also helps to regulate the male sexual response, libido, and others. Certain studies showed that decreased testosterone levels are a common factor that provokes sexual dysfunction.
Testosterone levels tend to gradually decrease with aging. This may lead to decreased sex drive, ED, depression, and other health problems. Usually, loss of libido begins in the late 40s or early 50s. However, this does not happen suddenly but decreases over the years. Check some symptoms of low libido in men:
- Reduced sexual intensity and pleasure
- Decreased or lack of motivation or interest in beginning sexual activity
- Low frequency of sexual fantasies and thoughts
- Problems with getting and sustaining an erection
- Long intervals between sexual intercourse
In any case, any of the symptoms listed above may also indicate other sexual problems (such as ED). Consult a doctor about what causes decreased libido.
Additionally, some mental disorders (such as depression and stress) can also provoke ejaculation problems (including delayed ejaculation).
Why do males lose their libido?
Certain factors may negatively affect your sex drive. Check some of them below:
- Some Health Disorders – Heart or blood pressure issues are more common with aging. Hence, these health problems may also contribute to sexual dysfunction (such as Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation).
- Poor Lifestyle Habits – misuse of alcohol, smoking, poor diet, and exercise may lead to loss of sex drive.
- Psychological Factors – Relationship problems, emotional worries, depression, anxiety, and stress, may also cause reduced sex drive.
- Hormonal Changes – An imbalance of hormonal levels (such as testosterone) may also provoke a loss of libido.
Your healthcare provider may help you to identify the cause of low libido and will prescribe you an appropriate treatment. If you are using antidepressants, you should know that the common side effect is decreased libido. Consult with a physician if you experience low sex drive symptoms after using these medicines.
Tips
- Having enough sleep, a healthy nutritious diet, regular exercise, and stress management may help to increase your sex drive.
- Do not use any medicines, especially antidepressants without the doctor’s approval because it may lead to loss of libido.
- Gradually decrease of libido in men with aging is common. However, not everyone experiences a significant decrease.
- In case, you are using any sexual dysfunction medications, do not let them at the reach of children and pets because it may be harmful to them.
