How Do I Increase My Sex Drive?

By C. Lounsbury
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July 18, 2016

Don't you hate it when your hubby wants to get down but your sex drive just isn't having it? Why isn't there a viagra for women that gives you a mental erection?! While I let the pharmacists and doctors figure that out, I'll share some DIY ways to naturally thrust your libido into high (and horny) gear.

1. Get a "heart"-on with some exercise

Physical activity not only helps boost your sex drive, but it leaves you feeling more desirable and more sexually-appetizing. Don't just go on that run to burn calories. Run for hotter sex!

2. Add some sensuality to your bedroom

Setting the ambiance and mood is critical to your overall horniness level. So add some roses. Light a scented candle that gets you all tingly. Make the bed with satin sheets. Whatever things you associate with passionate lovemaking, GET THEM IN YOUR ROOM!

3. Talk to your doctor about your birth control pills

If you're on the pill and feeling less thirsty (the sexy kind), ask your doctor about switching doses or drug-type. Certain pills can actually decrease your libido, lowering your sex drive. If you're on the pill, you may as well be doing the deed, right?

4. Eliminate pain

If sex is painful, it totally makes sense why you wouldn't want to do it. Enter a lubricant. Things get much easier when there's lube involved. I recommend trying a silicon variety as those can also be used in the shower!

5. Eat clean to play dirty

There is some evidence of an unhealthy diet causing a weaker sex drive. When I heard that, I cleaned up my diet REAL FAST! Add some well-known aphrodisiacs, like avocados and strawberries, to really wake up your libido.

6. Limit your alcohol intake

A glass of wine or a single cocktail can help increase your desire to be intimate. But overindulging in spirits can totally harsh your sexual buzz. You want to be flirty, not sloppy.

7. Sleep

I mean literally sleep. Getting enough shut-eye is paramount to a healthy sexually appetite. God forbid you fall asleep while doing it!

8. Watch "Magic Mike"

If all else fails, just pop in this DVD and get TURNT (on).