I have read such reports in the media before: a middle-aged woman experienced decreased libido and even sexual frigidity due to high work pressure; A middle-aged man lost interest in sexual activity due to high life pressure… Today I want to talk about the topic of sexual frigidity.
With the accelerating pace of modern life, increasing work pressure, and worsening environmental pollution, people’s physical health is facing unprecedented challenges. According to a research report released by the World Health Organization on the surge in sexual frigidity rates, more and more people are experiencing symptoms of “sexual frigidity” due to changes in various factors such as dietary structure, work environment, and interpersonal relationships.
So, what is sexual frigidity? Sexual frigidity refers to a decrease or disappearance of sexual desire, a lack of interest in sexual activity, and a reduction in sexual activity. Sexual frigidity is a psychological disorder, but not a serious illness. Both men and women may encounter this problem. Research data shows that the incidence of sexual apathy in middle-aged individuals is higher than in other age groups.
So, what exactly is causing the increase in middle-aged sexual apathy rate?
Men Can Also Experience Sexual Frigidity
When it comes to sexual frigidity, most people think of female sexual frigidity. However, the reality is that about 15% of men are diagnosed with low libido, and this proportion is on the rise. Male sexual frigidity also deserves attention.
According to the degree of low libido, it can be divided into four levels:
Level 1: Decreased libido compared to normal, but acceptable to sexual demands from spouse.
Level 2: Sexual desire was originally normal, but decreased at a certain stage or in a specific environment.
Level 3: Persistent low libido, with less than 2 sexual activities per month; Or even though it exceeds this standard, it is actually a passive obedience under the pressure of one’s spouse.
Level 4: Persistent low libido, interrupted sexual activity for up to 6 months.
9 Factors that Make Your Libido Low
- Age: As people age, their reproductive organs also age and testosterone levels decrease. And testosterone is an important male hormone that can stimulate the production of sperm and maintain sexual desire.
- Psychological factors such as anxiety and depression: Many middle-aged men have elderly parents and young children, which can lead to anxiety and depression. And mental stress can interfere with the normal function of the cerebral cortex, leading to decreased libido.
- Drug effects: Some medications can lower testosterone levels, while others can affect erections, all of which can affect sexual desire.
- Bad living habits: For example, alcohol can lead to a decrease in testosterone levels, while nicotine can inhibit the production of testosterone. Obesity can also lead to low levels of testosterone.
- Chronic disease: Hypertension, diabetes, hepatitis and cirrhosis, and chronic kidney disease can all lead to a decline in sexual function, thereby affecting libido.
- Gonadal dysfunction: Testicular dysplasia, azoospermia, and gonadotropin deficiency syndrome can all lead to low levels of testosterone.
- Reproductive system diseases: Phimosis, foreskin elongation, and underdeveloped penis can all affect sexual desire and lead to unpleasant sexual life.
- Poor sleep quality: Lack of sleep can directly lower testosterone levels, leading to decreased libido.
- Reduced sexual interest in partners: Being together day and night can also erode passion, even if the relationship between husband and wife is harmonious, it can affect sexual desire.
How to Increase Sexual Desire?
We can take some measures to gradually regain our desire for sex.
- Moderate exercise: Appropriate strength training can stimulate testosterone secretion and increase libido. It is recommended to develop a training plan to increase testosterone levels.
- Stimulating the sensitive area of sexual desire: Try stimulating the body’s sensitive areas of sexual desire, or watching adult movies to stimulate sexual desire.
- Improve unhealthy lifestyle habits: Reduce smoking, drinking, and staying up late behaviors, ensure balanced nutrient intake, and sleep regularly. If you gain weight, don’t forget to lose weight!
- Improving marital relationships: You can play some small games with your partner, or use some sex-toys to increase sexual desire.
- Drug treatment: If the decrease in testosterone levels is caused by a disease, androgen replacement therapy can be performed under the guidance of a doctor. If sexual dysfunction leads to decreased libido, drugs such as sildenafil can also be used to improve sexual function.
- Actively treating primary diseases: If the decrease in libido is caused by the primary disease, actively treating the primary disease can also improve libido.
Conclusion
According to statistics, 15% of men experience decreased libido. So low libido is not shameful, actively coping can improve it. In this blog, the author proposes 9 common factors that lead to decreased libido and 6 improvement methods, hoping to help readers.
