Three Ways to Naturally Boost your Libido
Guest Author: Clarenz Evans
1 Sep 2025 – 3 min read
It’s natural for your libido to ebb and flow, but if its fluctuations are affecting your daily life, it’s worth looking at why it might be happening and considering ways to improve it.
If you experience a significant change out of the blue, or are particularly worried about your reduced sex drive, you should always seek medical advice – but what should you do once you’re given the all clear, and want to take a more natural approach to boosting it? Here are three ideas.
Try to Manage Stress
Stress can wreak havoc on your entire body, including your testosterone levels – a hormone partly responsible for regulating libido in both men and women. It might seem easier said than done, but by reducing your stress, you’ll likely see a positive effect on your sex drive.
Even small daily stressors can add up to have a big impact on our overall stress levels over time. Some stress-inducing circumstances can’t be helped, but it’s a good idea to try changing the things that you do have some control over. For example, you could reduce the time you spend going out if you think you could benefit from some relaxing time at home, or create a helpful schedule if you feel overwhelmed by daily errands or work tasks.
Consume hormone-friendly foods
There are a number of foods known to boost libido, so if you’re not consuming them already, it’s worth incorporating them into your diet. Foods high in zinc, such as shellfish, legumes and seeds will all help to boost testosterone. Oysters, as well as being rich in zinc, help to boost progesterone (another libido-friendly hormone when balanced with testosterone and oestrogen) in women, thanks to the amino acids they contain.
The great news is, you don’t have to limit yourself when trying to boost your libido – even wine and chocolate are said to potentially increase your sex drive. Just make sure you’re drinking the former in moderation to avoid the opposite effect.
Prioritise Emotional Intimacy
For people in a relationship, it’s common to experience a reduction in libido after you’ve been together for a significant amount of time. However, you don’t have to accept that as your new normal. Sometimes, you just need to reconnect on an emotional level to bring that passion back into your relationship.
If you’re struggling to feel any desire for physical intimacy, think first about whether you’re comfortable with emotional intimacy. Whether you have a significant other or not, fears around being emotionally vulnerable can have a big impact on your sex drive. Try taking some time to connect with others and enjoy their company in a way that feels safe and comfortable. You may find that, by taking away that added pressure to be physically intimate, you experience a natural boost in your libido.
Speak to a Healthcare Professional
If in doubt, it’s always best to speak to a healthcare professional about your libido concerns. In some cases, there might be an underlying health issue that needs addressing. But for most people, simply learning more about their libido and the science behind their sex drive can go a long way in helping them to reconnect with that part of their lives.
A counsellor or other mental health professional can be an excellent source of support to work through this. Remember, it’s very common to experience a change in libido, and seeking support can be a game-changer when it comes to boosting it.
Clarenz Evans
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