Every man knows how it feels to go through a period of low sex drive. We’ve all been there. Even a man who takes great care of himself, exercises properly, eats right, stays healthy, has a satisfying intimate life and practices excellent penis care can sometimes find that sex is the last thing on his mind.
Fortunately for most men, that low sex drive lasts for only a little while. Peace of mind is also easy to come by, because it is usually clear exactly what caused it. Serious stress at work, being too tired to think straight, and even being anxious about an upcoming meeting or event can be enough to make a man want to say, “Not tonight, honey.”
Give it a few days, and things are right back to normal!
Low sex drive that doesn’t go away
But sometimes, that low sex drive in men just lingers. It might ebb and flow a bit, but for the most part, the interest in any intimate activities with a partner has significantly diminished. There is no apparently physical or medical cause. There is no psychological issue. There is just the sad silence of a sex drive that has vanished.
Anyone in this situation should start looking into what low testosterone levels can do.
Low testosterone, also known as Low-T, can lead to a very low sex drive in men. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg: Low-T can also lead to fatigue, difficulty concentrating, mood changes, a decrease in muscle and bone mass, infertility, and an inability to get it up. To make matters worse, the mood changes caused by Low-T – especially depression – can make a man really not care that his sex drive has tanked.
A low sex drive in men caused by low testosterone is much more common than most men think. Over three million men are diagnosed with it each year. Men tend to have peak testosterone levels at age 20, and then see a very gradual decline through the age of 40. After that, testosterone levels might drop faster with each passing decade.
But knowing that testosterone gradually drops is not cause to believe that the sex drive has fallen victim to ‘getting older.’ Men who are far into their golden years can still have an excellent sex drive! When the sex drive plummets to almost nothing and stays there for a while with no apparent cause, then it’s time to worry, no matter the age.
What if low testosterone is the problem?
If any of the above symptoms are present in addition to the plummeting sex drive, it’s time to see the doctor. Low testosterone can be detected with a simple blood test. The doctor then might perform further tests to figure out which treatment is best. For most men, treatment consists of simple hormone replacement therapy. This might consist of pills, patches, topical gels, implantable pellets, injections, or even applying a testosterone ‘putty’ treatment to the area above the top teeth. The proper treatment depends upon how bad the problem is, how well a man tolerates various hormone supplementations, and other factors.
While a man is taking care of his testosterone needs, he should also be looking to other ways to improve his physical and emotional fitness. In addition to regular sleep, good exercise and a healthy diet, men should add a good penis health crème (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) to their everyday care regimen. The best nutrient cream will contain vitamins, such as vitamin E for soft skin, vitamin A for anti-aging, and vitamin B5 for cell metabolism and maintenance of healthy tissue. Natural enzymes and amino acids, combined together with the vitamins in a strong emollient like Shea butter, can help men rest assured that they are taking good care of their penis health.
