Flibanserin (Addyi)
This is a pill type medication that you take before going to bed. Drinking alcohol before taking Addyi is prohibited, as it can cause low blood pressure and fainting. Adding also has other side effects that include:
- Sleepiness, when the drug is taken during waking hours
- Nausea, dry mouth, tiredness, and dizziness
For men who experience erectile dysfunction, here are some FDA-approved drugs that can help with your condition.
Viagra (Sildenafil)
Viagra is the most popular pill that men take to solve their sexual problems due to erectile dysfunction. Avoid taking Viagra if you are currently on medication containing nitrate. If you are allergic to sildenafil or any ingredients that compose Viagra, disregard using it. Viagra has some side effects as well, that include:
- An erection that can last for more than 4 hours
- Sudden vision loss, blurry vision, and changes in color vision
- Sudden hearing loss or muffled hearing
- Headache, upset stomach, flushing, stuffy and runny nose, back and muscle pain, dizziness, nausea, and rash.
Stendra (Avanafil)
This is another drug that treats a man’s impotence. Depending on the dosage, Stendral is usually taken 15 or 30 minutes before any sexual activities. Never take Stendra for more than once in 24 hours. Your blood may drop when Stendrea is taken along with certain medications. Stendra side effects are:
- Serious side effects such as dizziness, fainting, heart attack or stroke caused by the sudden drop of blood pressure
- Headache, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, back pain, and flushing
There are also hormonal therapies available if you experience a genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Hormone therapies include:
- Estrogen
- Testosterone
- Prasterone (Intrarosa)
- Ospemifene (Osphena)
Do your research and consult your doctor before trying out any of these medications and therapies.
Healthy Lifestyle
Changing your lifestyle for the better can help improve and restore your sex drive. You can:
- Exercise to increase your happy hormones and endurance, and improve your physique.
- Find a way to better cope with your stressors.
- Talk with your partner and have a mature conversation about intimacy, sex, and your relationship. Communicate about your preferences, needs, and dislikes when it comes to sex.
- Always make time for intimacy. Normally, you don’t get to do it every day. However, setting a time for it makes the bond between you and your partner better.
- Be more adventurous and try things that can spice up your sex life. Try different positions, toys, and make sure to have a lot more time for foreplay. Doing this will excite you and your partner every time you plan on quenching your sexual appetite and fantasies.
- Avoid habits that can decrease your sex drives, such as abuse of alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs.
Key takeaways
Losing your sex drive isn’t because you just don’t feel it anymore. But because of certain reasons that cause your libido to drop. For you to bounce back and take control of your sexuality, try changing your lifestyle or ask professionals for help.
Learn more about Sexual Wellness, here.
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