5 Tips to Boost Libido
Nutrition, lifestyle and medications can take a toll on hormone balance & drag down your libido. A low libido doesn't only make it tough to get in the mood, it can also be a sign of low estrogen or low testosterone. Low hormones or hormone imbalance impact reproductive environment making it more challenging to build a healthy lining and get pregnant. The good news is, YOU have the power to boost your libido with nutrition & lifestyle changes!!
5 Tips to Boost Libido
Top tips to boost your libido:
Eat More: Eating enough crucial for happy hormones & regular ovulation. The hormone increase around ovulation helps put us in the mood (if tips 2-5 are also in check;) This includes fat, protein AND carbohydrates! Finding your balance can be tricky, a fertility dietitian can help you with this!
Manage Stress: If you are constantly running from lions, your body will not be in the mood for making a baby. This means external stress like work, relationships, traffic, finances AND internal stress like not eating enough or overexercising.
Connect With Your Partner: f you’ve been TTC for a while & sex feels like a job, take a step back. Talk about why you chose to create life with this person, remind each other why you fell in love & plan date nights that don’t involve fertility talk.
Balance Hormones: Get to the bottom hormone balance by testing & working with a professional. I love using the DUTCH test to take the guesswork out of which hormones need what kind of support. Reach out to get a discount on functional testing!
Check Medications: Unfortunately, certain medications can drain sex drive. If you think this is the case for you work with a health care professional to explore possible alternative options.
If you are TTC but struggling to get in the mood, try these tips! I am here when you are ready to dig deeper into hormone balance and ditch the uncertainty of what your body needs.
Brooke Boskovich, The Fertility Dietitian
Medical Disclaimer:
The information provided in this blog is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider or qualified medical professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this blog.
