Herbal Remedies For Increasing Women's Libido

If you’ve seen a distinct drop in your desire for sex, chances are you’re suffering from a low libido. While the male sex drive has gotten lots of attention over the years in various forms, from journals and news headlines to sexual enhancement drugs, the female sex drive has gotten noticeably less attention – but it’s just as important, and can be just as finicky. So if you’re not feeling as sexy as you used to, that’s okay! Just know that you’re not alone, and not only is it more common than you think, there are lots of ways to address it.

One of the most popular options women have is taking herbal supplements. But do they work?

First off, let’s talk about the libido. Everyone’s sex drive is different, but there are some common things that people can look out for as possible signs that they have a reduced sex drive.

• No interest in sex. This doesn’t just include physically wanting to have sex with another person, but also includes having no desire to masturbate.

• Noticing your lack of sexual desire. This is the difference between having a naturally-low sex drive and having a “problem”: you might not notice it if nothing was wrong, but if you can tell something has changed, you might have a problem.

• Few (if any) sexual thoughts. That’s right. A low libido can lead to you not even thinking about sex as much. If sexual thoughts rarely enter into your mind, you might have a low sex drive.

There are lots of different possible causes for a lessened sex drive. These include changes in hormone levels (including menopause), prescription drug side effects, and lifestyle.

Of all the ways to boost the sex drive to normal levels, using an herbal supplement has been touted as one of the most effective and natural methods, and there are some common ingredients you’ll find in lots of female libido supplements. Here are some of the three most important:

• Saw palmetto. Also known by its scientific name Serenoa repens, saw palmetto is an important plant in the natural health community. Found commonly in the southeastern United States, it was used by Native American tribes for urinary problems, but its uses may help people with sexual problems. It’s thought to reduce the breakdown of testosterone, the hormone that’s responsible for the male and female libido, and studies have shown that users report improved sex drive after taking it as a supplement.

• Panax ginseng. A perennial herb whose origins lie in ancient Asian traditional medicine. Also known as Korean ginseng, this plant has traditionally been used for improving blood circulation, which is not only good for your overall health – allowing nutrients to flow to different parts of your body more fully – but also for increasing blood flow to your genitalia, which is supposed to stimulate sexual desire.

• Maca root. You’ve probably heard of this one before, an ancient Peruvian plant that’s been used for thousands of years for women with hormonal issues. It’s supposed to balance your hormonal output, meaning if your hormones are at fault for your low libido, maca might be able to help straighten that it.

Individually they’re all supposed to be good for low sex drive, but all of these ingredients together are supposed to work even better.

But one thing every reader should know is what herbal supplements are – and what they are not. When it comes to natural supplements, it’s not about “treating” an illness or a issue – that’s for medical science to do. What supplements promise to do instead is to support your body’s natural processes, guiding them gently. While the results can sometimes take longer to appear, after several weeks of your body getting used to the herbal extracts and nutrients in your body, the results are supposed to be gentler and safer than pharmaceutical drugs. In addition, they promise benefits without side effects, a major issue for lots of people – especially when you consider that low libido is a common side effect of many drugs!

Not all supplements are equal, however, so be sure you read up on all the ingredients in any supplement you choose before buying it, otherwise you might be exposing yourself to cheap, low-quality, ineffective, or even dangerous ingredients.

Having low sex drive is common and can happen to anyone, but luckily, herbal supplements might just help address some of the symptoms, offering an option for women who want to get that spark back into their lives. Armed with knowledge, we can start to take charge of our health, and by listening to our bodies, using methods which are shown to work in scientific trials, and above all, taking the advice of medical professionals, women can finally learn to improve their sex drive once and for all.