Diminished Desire - Causes of Low Libido in Male and Female

Sexual desire is, according to encyclopedic definition, libido.  And Libido, in a more romantic and eloquent sense, is of a free-type of sensation or drive, such as a sort of psychic energy within an individual, in order to enhance personal developments.  Another form, in a psychological type of connotation, as to a definition of libido, is of a natural instinct, energy or force of identification.  According to such a theory, the consciousness portion of psychology is lost, and, in the case of immense driving libidinal forces, it can conflict with civilized behavioral conventions.  So, to pull back from such drive, for whatever reasons, could be regarded towards causes of low libido.

Returning to the psychological theory, the need for individuals to conform to the demands of society deems the necessity to harness internal libidos, which results in the forms of disturbance and tension for such individuals.  Thus, such scenarios erect ego defense mechanisms, in order to combat the psychic energies and drives from within individuals.  Therefore, with such intense emotions being compressed, other forms of subliminal and unconscious needs evolve into other displays of action.  If these combative ego forces are overly engaged, such causes of low libido can be emerged, resulting in varying neurosis.  In this event, psychological therapy must be implored, in order to alleviate these battling ego forces that are the contributing enemies in the individual's causes of low libido. 

Further psychological reference, from another source, suggests that libido's identity is solely of psychic energized forces from within an individual.  A dueling force illuminated such energy, or the libido, of the individual, through and by the processes and displays of symbolism.  This energetic power, interpreted as libido, develops and magnifies itself throughout the life process.  Thus, such processing is perceived, in subjectivity, as the striving for desires.  If these natural drives, possessed within individuals, are, in any way, affected by deterring elements of a variety of matters, such could lead to causes of low libido.  In a defined and realistic focus, libido, amid most popular and modern regards, is identified as an individual's driving urge to become interactive in a sexual manner.  To bring conclusion to these varied, though somewhat, similar theories and views, if libido is affected by a great number of possible and probable matters, the causes of low libido will be evident in individuals' respective sexual performance levels. 

Impediment of libido, with libido being the driving factor towards sexual interaction, can either be impaired or reduced.  The substantiating causes of either reduced or a total void in libido generally can be diagnosed under two categories - psychological or physical - as to the caused of low libido. Infertility may or may not be a contributing factor among the causes of low libido.  

Psychological causes of low libido can arise due to a number of atmospheric conditions, circumstances, emotions or issues.  Such causes of low libido can be traced to a host of matters, such as depression, distraction, loss of intimate time, loss of privacy or stress.  In addition, environmental issues can be related to causes of low libido, to include lengthy or excessive exposure to elements, as in bright lights or increased levels of sound.  An expanded and more clinical accounting of aspects can be considered relevant to the caused of low libido, to include issues of abuse, affair, assault, attraction outside of a relationship, body image perception, childhood abuse, depression, fatigue, lack of attraction in one's partner, lack of interest, performance anxiety, sexual abuse, stress or trauma. 

Causes of low libido, of a physical nature, is determined among such diagnosis, to include the degrees of attractiveness of an individual's partner, biological fitness of an individual's partner, lifestyle issues and matters, and medications. 

To elaborate upon lifestyle being of issues related to causes of low libido would be among such critical aspects as significantly underweight or extremely obese, or malnutrition. 

Medications can also play an unfortunate role among the causes of low libido.  If medications are the culprit causes of low libido, such condition is clinically labeled as iatrogenic.  Antidepressants, beta-blockers and hormonal contraception prescriptions, along with certain other medicines, can lead to causes of low libido.  

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3 Tips for a Great Summer- Developing Life & Business While Having a Blast

As the last day of school arrives I feel the same tendency I had as a child... to drop everything and scream "let's go play!" After all, extreme self-care is so important. I also wonder if we tend to use the summer as an excuse to procrastinate. So here are a few tips to integrate personal and business growth with a whole lot of fun.

1- What do you want to achieve by Labor Day- While staying in line with your annual goals determine how you want to develop personally and professionally. What skill needs to be developed? Is there a new product you can add? How do you want to be different? What do you want your business to look like? If you are stuck create a success formula. Make a list of what you have...a great product, expertise, etc. Then look at what you want... X number of clients, to create a profit of X amount, to reach a certain level, etc. What's missing? A skill? A marketing plan? Self-development? Another product? Knowledge in a certain area? Prospect follow-up? Choose where to begin to fill the gap. In addition, make a list of what you would like to do this summer to enjoy your family and enjoy your life. Include your favorite things, and the things you keep thinking about. Keep in mind that the best most memorable moments are not expensive.

2- Create a simple consistent plan of action- Let me stress simple and consistent. Choose your summer schedule. You may want to wake up extra early...summer mornings are refreshing. Get your work done and have lots of time to play. Possibly fit in a few more hours in the late afternoon or evening. Bring a good book to the pool that will help you develop in the area of your choice. Or take a class or teleclass? Create some structure so you have time for work and play. You can plan an outing for a certain day each week. Choose certain times for housework. This also teaches your kids to make time for work and play as both are important. If you can integrate the two...all the better. Have the kids help with housework...blast the music, dance around, and get the job done...or create a race. Know the actions you will take so there is no time wasted wondering what to do when. Make sure you schedule in quiet time for you alone and time once a week to update your plan.

3- Take action daily- Now that you know your plan you can move towards developing yourself and your business while enjoying your life. Keep your plan in front of you daily. If you fall off course one day...which you will...don't worry about it. Just get back on track. A few days a week developing your growth are better than none.

In addition...to help you feel your best drink lots of water, add foods that will provide you energy vs. needing adrenaline, and get your rest. Make this a summer of memories when:

  • you grew the most and played to the fullest,
  • you connected with those you love,
  • you worked and still had a blast.

Now that makes for a great summer with no regrets. Let's go PLAY!!!!!

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Beth Tabak is a Business & Life Coach, columnist, and owner of Starting Now. She coaches busy business people to develop the life and business they keep thinking about. For free resources, assessments, articles, classes, and ezines to help you upgrade your life and business visit www.startingnowcoaching.com
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