Sex drive, or libido, naturally fluctuates. Health problems, hormonal changes, emotional concerns or relationship issues can cause it to plummet. A suddenly anemic libido can put a strain on a relationship. If you're a husband who wants to restore the close, loving relationship that you once had, making some changes could help. Be open with your partner about your desire to be intimate again. Then work together to bring the healthy passion back into your marriage.
Step 1
Suggest making lifestyle changes together. Exercise can improve body image, mood and sex drive, according to the Mayo Clinic. Likewise, coping with stress can enhance libido. Exercise and practice relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation together.
Nutrition can also affect libido. Tempt your wife with dark chocolates. People who eat one or more pieces of dark chocolate each day have higher sex drives than those who don't, according to "The Journal of Sexual Medicine." Then prepare a delectable low-fat lunch or dinner for the two of you. Too much saturated fat clogs the arteries and decreases blood flow to the genital region, according to "Forbes" magazine.
Nutrition can also affect libido. Tempt your wife with dark chocolates. People who eat one or more pieces of dark chocolate each day have higher sex drives than those who don't, according to "The Journal of Sexual Medicine." Then prepare a delectable low-fat lunch or dinner for the two of you. Too much saturated fat clogs the arteries and decreases blood flow to the genital region, according to "Forbes" magazine.
Step 2
Talk to your wife -- without nagging or complaining -- about the kind of relationship you want and listen to what she says in return. Intimacy is tied to the strength of your relationship. How you handle conflicts, how you communicate and how much time you spend together affect the quality of your life together. Ask yourself if the two of you manage problems constructively, recommends the health-care website WomenToWomen. If necessary, consider counseling.
Step 3
Prioritize both emotional and physical intimacy. Make time to do things with your wife, such as getting a massage or going for a walk. Make sure this time is distraction-free so that you can focus exclusively on each other.
Step 4
Participate in a novel activities. Engaging in new and challenging experiences can boost desire, according to "Psychology Today" magazine. If you're fit, sign up for a 5K race. If you would enjoy doing something less arduous, take a drive to an area you've never visited. Your wife is sure to take note if you suggest something that she has always wanted to do.
Step 5
Make sure your wife's needs are being met. Listen when she vents after coming home from work. Back her up when one of your children is challenging her. Take time periodically to discuss the state of your relationship.
Step 6
Encourage your wife to see her doctor. She may have an underlying medical condition that affects not only her libido but also her overall health. Her doctor may prescribe a medication for her libido or an anti-depressant. Even more important, he may order routine screening tests that she has put off. In the end, nudging your wife into the doctor's office may both revive your love life and ensure that you have her loving companionship for years to come.
*Thanks to Erin Beck*
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