by Lara Whybrow
In Part 1 we looked at how energy plays a big role in Libido, or sex drive, and in Part 2 we will look at some other factors that could influence libido.
If sex is uncomfortable, women will not feel like having sex. The two main reasons for uncomfortable sex is thrush and Vaginal Dryness. Thrush is painful and very irritating but it can be treated with home remedies and over the counter treatments. Of course, prevention is better than cure - if you find yourself getting thrush a lot then this means that you have too much yeast in your body, this is known as candidiasis. Look at Part 1 of this article and also this article on the bread/yeast problem for more information on how to lower your levels of yeast.
Vaginal Dryness is often linked to low levels of certain hormones or a hormone imbalance and hormonal imbalances cause low libido.
Menopausal women often experience vaginal dryness but women of all ages can be susceptible to out-of-balance hormones. There is HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) but this can sometimes cause more problems than what it treats, such as high blood pressure. I always prefer natural treatments to Western Medicine, even though I know that there are some excellent Western drugs out there.
In the case of imbalanced hormones, try Wild Yam. Many people say that Wild Yam doesn't do anything because it doesn't contain natural progesterone or oestrogen. I don't think it needs to in order to work, to be honest. Wild Yam, like many herbal medicines, is believed to cure both high and low levels of oestrogen and progesterone. The This is the great thing about herbal medicine - it brings about a balance, it heals health issues on a deeper, more complete level, in my opinion.
An old Karoo remedy has also come across my radar. It is called "katjiedrieblaar", which means "cat three leaf". Many women have experienced relief with this remedy, according to Antoinette Pienaar, who received training in herbal medicine from a Karoo medicine man. For more information, read her book "The Griqua's Apprentice". Another bit of useful advice from this book: when using herbs, they work best when they grow near where you live or where you were born.
Another good remedy for women's hormonal and libido problems is Chastetree berries. Apparently they were used in convents to lower libido, or at least make "sexual frustration" easier to handle, but if used for a prolonged period of time they have a powerful effect of increasing libido. More importantly, they regulate the hormones too, which help with vaginal dryness and other female problems.
Just remember that with herbal remedies, dosage is very important. Don't take more to make things go faster (you could get very sick) and be patient - it can take a few weeks sometimes to really feel the effects. Our society loves an instant fix but Nature works on cycles and balance.
It obviously also helps if you feel sexy. Wear lace panties even when you are not doing anything special. Make sure that you are well groomed. There is nothing worse than you and your partner beginning to make love and then you find out that you haven't shaved or something! Rub some Ylang-Ylang oil over yourself - it's a natural aphrodisiac. Make love in different places - there is something really erotic about making love at night on the sweet grass, with the moon high in the sky... But don't plan these things - planned things hardly ever live up to our expectations, just be open to a whole new world of sexual experiences.
Fall in love with your partner again, remember why you found him so attractive in the first place. An excellent idea is take a holiday by yourself, the time apart will definitely help you to reconnect with yourself. Many relationships become stagnant because the partners are bored with each other. Boy's nights out and girl's nights out are just what the doctor ordered! Flirt a little with that cute bartender - feel like a sexy woman again! Watch a romantic movie and be happy that you are not single. Read erotic literature - the good stuff is hard to find but when you do - dynamite stuff!
A good relationship and a healthy sex life is so important and by taking steps to improve these areas of your life, you will improve your own health too.
In Part 1 we looked at how energy plays a big role in Libido, or sex drive, and in Part 2 we will look at some other factors that could influence libido.
If sex is uncomfortable, women will not feel like having sex. The two main reasons for uncomfortable sex is thrush and Vaginal Dryness. Thrush is painful and very irritating but it can be treated with home remedies and over the counter treatments. Of course, prevention is better than cure - if you find yourself getting thrush a lot then this means that you have too much yeast in your body, this is known as candidiasis. Look at Part 1 of this article and also this article on the bread/yeast problem for more information on how to lower your levels of yeast.
Vaginal Dryness is often linked to low levels of certain hormones or a hormone imbalance and hormonal imbalances cause low libido.
Menopausal women often experience vaginal dryness but women of all ages can be susceptible to out-of-balance hormones. There is HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) but this can sometimes cause more problems than what it treats, such as high blood pressure. I always prefer natural treatments to Western Medicine, even though I know that there are some excellent Western drugs out there.
In the case of imbalanced hormones, try Wild Yam. Many people say that Wild Yam doesn't do anything because it doesn't contain natural progesterone or oestrogen. I don't think it needs to in order to work, to be honest. Wild Yam, like many herbal medicines, is believed to cure both high and low levels of oestrogen and progesterone. The This is the great thing about herbal medicine - it brings about a balance, it heals health issues on a deeper, more complete level, in my opinion.
An old Karoo remedy has also come across my radar. It is called "katjiedrieblaar", which means "cat three leaf". Many women have experienced relief with this remedy, according to Antoinette Pienaar, who received training in herbal medicine from a Karoo medicine man. For more information, read her book "The Griqua's Apprentice". Another bit of useful advice from this book: when using herbs, they work best when they grow near where you live or where you were born.
Another good remedy for women's hormonal and libido problems is Chastetree berries. Apparently they were used in convents to lower libido, or at least make "sexual frustration" easier to handle, but if used for a prolonged period of time they have a powerful effect of increasing libido. More importantly, they regulate the hormones too, which help with vaginal dryness and other female problems.
Just remember that with herbal remedies, dosage is very important. Don't take more to make things go faster (you could get very sick) and be patient - it can take a few weeks sometimes to really feel the effects. Our society loves an instant fix but Nature works on cycles and balance.
It obviously also helps if you feel sexy. Wear lace panties even when you are not doing anything special. Make sure that you are well groomed. There is nothing worse than you and your partner beginning to make love and then you find out that you haven't shaved or something! Rub some Ylang-Ylang oil over yourself - it's a natural aphrodisiac. Make love in different places - there is something really erotic about making love at night on the sweet grass, with the moon high in the sky... But don't plan these things - planned things hardly ever live up to our expectations, just be open to a whole new world of sexual experiences.
Fall in love with your partner again, remember why you found him so attractive in the first place. An excellent idea is take a holiday by yourself, the time apart will definitely help you to reconnect with yourself. Many relationships become stagnant because the partners are bored with each other. Boy's nights out and girl's nights out are just what the doctor ordered! Flirt a little with that cute bartender - feel like a sexy woman again! Watch a romantic movie and be happy that you are not single. Read erotic literature - the good stuff is hard to find but when you do - dynamite stuff!
A good relationship and a healthy sex life is so important and by taking steps to improve these areas of your life, you will improve your own health too.
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