Stress Kills Libido - About Health | Blog

Stress can affect many aspects of life, whether it’s work, family or daily responsibilities it can take over your body and mind. Libido is not safe when it comes to stress. The good news is, that there are ways to support your spark. Here’s how:

Mindfulness

The biggest impact stress has is on the mind, causing fogginess, overthinking and clutter. Mindfulness techniques like meditation, deep breathing and yoga are known to aid cortisol levels (the stress hormone), in the body. A popular breathing technique that helps with stress is the 4-7-8 breathing. You can sit or lie down, breathe in slowly and deeply through your nose, counting to four as you inhale, hold your breath for a count of 7 and exhale completely through the mouth for a slow count of 8. It’s a simple yet powerful tool that can be used when you feel stress building.

Excercise

Exercise is also known to support stress levels as it may impact cortisol levels and pushe blood flow around the body, including where you need it the most in the bedroom. Aiming for at least 30 minutes of exercise a few times per week can help to support mood and libido. This doesn't need to be a fancy, expensive gym or classes. Running, walking and youtube trainers are free and easy. 

Sleep

As you may know, sleep is an important aspect of daily life, and the lack thereof will impact libido. This is because once again, our cortisol levels are regulated by sleep and in turn support intimate function. Getting between 7-9 hours of sleep is recommended per night to help aid stress levels. If you have difficulty getting to sleep, try turning off your phone at least one hour before bed, and creating a relaxing nighttime routine that includes a cold, dark and quiet room.

Nutrition

Certain herbal supplements, like Ashwagandha, Damiana, Horny Goat Weed, and Avena Sativa have been used for centuries to support stress and mood. These ingredients can be found in Herbal Ignite’s core range, as they are designed to support a range of intimate health benefits for both men and women. Herbal Ignite is trying to break the taboo of having low desire and show how common this is among people with high stress. Learn more about their entire range and take control of your stress to live the best version of your life.

Stress can be a major inhibitor to everyday life, but it doesn’t have to consume you or halt your intimate connections. You have the power to take control and find different ways to address it. Meditation, exercise, sleep and herbal solutions can maintain your confidence in the bedroom.

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