From Mashable · Anna Iovine · · 1m 30s
What Libido Means and How to Boost It, Experts Say
Experts reveal how to boost libido for women with science-backed tips and products.
In brief
Experts reveal how to boost libido for women with science-backed tips and products. Experts recommend mindfulness, responsive desire, and FDA-approved treatments like Vyleesi to boost women's libido. Originally reported by Mashable.
Quick answers
- What is libido?
- Libido refers to desire, interest in intimacy and sex, and thoughts about it.
- What is the key takeaway from What Libido Means and How to Boost It, Experts Say?
- Experts recommend mindfulness, responsive desire, and FDA-approved treatments like Vyleesi to boost women's libido.
What is libido?
Libido refers to desire, interest in intimacy and sex, and thoughts about it.
“Libido is difficult to define. In general, though, it's about desire, interest in intimacy and sex, and thoughts about it”
Libido changes over time
Libido varies throughout a woman's life due to relationship changes, stress, pregnancy, and hormonal shifts.
“Libido is also incredibly personal and changes throughout a woman's lifespan, Lukens said.”
Two types of desire
Spontaneous desire involves immediate sexual interest, while responsive desire requires sexual activity to trigger desire.
“Spontaneous desire is a male model and youth-oriented model, and it's unfortunately the one we see in the movies when someone is overcome with passion and wants sex immediately.”
Expert advice for boosting libido
Experts recommend starting with a doctor's visit to assess relationship dynamics and sexual health.
“Lukens first asks a number of questions: What exactly is bothering them? How long has this been going on, and why do they want to fix this now?”
Mindfulness and responsive desire
Mindfulness during sex and understanding responsive desire can help women regain sexual interest.
“If I had a woman coming to me with desire issues, my first thing would be the psychological stuff”
FDA-approved treatments
Vyleesi and Addyi are FDA-approved medications that can increase sexual desire for women.
“Vyleesi is the brand name for a medication called bremelanotide, an FDA-approved injection for premenopausal women.”
Vyleesi usage and side effects
Vyleesi is injected 45 minutes before sex, with no more than 8 uses per month, and side effects include nausea and blood pressure changes.
“Patients inject Vyleesi around 45 minutes before sexual activity, and it can't be used more than once in a 24-hour period or 8 times in one month.”
Addyi benefits and risks
Addyi is a daily pill that increases sexual satisfaction but causes dizziness and interacts with alcohol.
“Addyi (the drug flibanserin) is a daily oral pill that's also FDA-approved.”
Natural boosters
Cannabis, vibrators, and erotic literature can increase libido with evidence supporting their effectiveness.
“Studies have shown that vibrators can also increase sexual desire.”
Libido gummies
Lemme Play Gummies claim to boost daily intimacy with ingredients like ashwagandha and maca root.
“Lemme Play Gummies from the Kourtney Kardashian-owned brand Lemme claim these gummies are for 'daily intimacy.'”
What it means
Experts recommend mindfulness, responsive desire, and FDA-approved treatments like Vyleesi to boost women's libido.
