Definition libido : the simple definition of libido is sexual drive. If a man has low libido, that means he has a low sex drive. The definition of libido in a woman is the same as in a man. A woman can have low or high libido. Libido is influenced by hormones such as testosterone and other androgens, and also by neurotransmitters such as dopamine.

If you have low sex drive, consider using Passion Rx. Also consider LJ100, a potent extract of Tongkat ali

Increasing Libido naturally
Increasing libido can be done by first reviewing the five major areas involved in human sexuality discussed below. Once you make sure there are no major mental or physical problems that are interfering with your sexual health, then increasing libido can be done with natural herbs and supplements. For female libido improvement.

Lack of Libido - cause of no libido
The cause of no libido or lack of libido in males is numerous and can range from mental to hormonal, neural, and also due to prescription medicines and even certain natural supplements. Certain pharmaceutical drugs such as chemotherapy drugs or blood pressure medicine or antidepressants can lead to no libido.

There are five major cause of low libido in a man:

1. Mental - The causes of psychological lack of libido in men are numerous, and it is difficult to list them all, but most often low libido in man is related to depression, performance anxiety, marital stress or relationship problems, life crisis, financial difficulties, religious repression, or some type of mental illness. If a man has difficulty financially providing to his family, he will have low libido.

2. Hormonal - Androgens, such as testosterone, are a major component of libido in a man. Testosterone levels decline about 1 percent each year in men, which may contribute to lower male libido with aging. Replacement of androgens can be helpful in men with age related sexual dysfunction. Testosterone is available by prescription only. An over the counter hormones, such as DHEA, converts into testosterone and thus has a positive influence on libido in men. Pregnenolone is another over the counter hormone that may increase testosterone levels and thus enhance libido in a man.

3. Vascular - Alterations in the flow of blood to and from the penis are thought to be a common cause of male erectile dysfunction, but not necessarily libido. For instance, medical conditions such as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), high cholesterol, hypertension, or diabetes reduce blood flow to the penis and genital organs thus leading to difficulty with erection or genital swelling.  Additional factors that can impede blood flow include penile injury, surgery in the pelvic or abdominal area, and sitting on a bicycle too long. Men who log several thousand miles a year on their mountain bikes suffer scrotal damage that could reduce their fertility.  

4. Neurological - Nerve damage from disorders such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke affect the brain’s ability to respond to sexual stimulation. Sexual dysfunction is common in men undergoing surgical treatment for prostate enlargement or cancer.

5. Chemical - Some chemicals involved in the human sexual response and libido include dopamine, acetylcholine, and nitric oxide.  Providing dopamine enhancers can improve lack of libido in men.

Lack of Libido and Medical conditions
Certain medical conditions are the cause of low libido, performance, or enjoyment. These include hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, and neurologic disorders, and insomnia.

Lack of Libido due to drugs
Drugs that interfere with libido or sexual function include some anti-hypertensives, SSRIs, sedatives, and beta-blockers. Alcohol's negative affect on libido increases with age. Smoking can reduce genital blood flow.

I have been fighting a low libido for years. I currently take 10mg of Celexa a day coupled with 300mcg of Wellbutrin to fight a family history of depression. I am now 55 years old but about 5 years ago my sex drive got noticeably lower. My doctor prescribed Androgel creme and I take a total of 4 pumps per day. My total testosterone level went from 200 to 700 but the " free" levels hardly budged at 30. My sex drive got a bit better but was still suffering. Three months ago I read that DHEA supplements may increase the Free levels. Unfortunately I started reading WAY TOO MUCH. I began taking 25 MG of DHEA per day and my "free" levels of testosterone has gone up to 90! I also began taking 50 mg of pregnenolone a day because I read it was good for my libido. At the same time I read that Progesterone Creme actually lowers estrogen levels in men so I started rubbing an eight of a teaspoon on my testicles 5 times a week (800-1000mg). I also read about the health benefits of melatonin and threw in 3mgs per day for good measure. After 3 months of this cocktail I have no sex drive whatsoever, dead, kaput. Mentally and physically I feel great. Sex is a distant memory. What have I done?
    Excess use of hormones, medications and certain supplements, such as 5-HTP or 5HTP, can have a negative influence on sexual health.

How to boost libido
To boost libido naturally, one can take sexual herbal products. There are many herbs that work to boost libido. The medical community is skeptical that there are herbs that boost libido, but they are plainly wrong. To boost libido try Passion Rx, mucuna pruriens, tribulus terreistris, catuaba or muira puama, LJ100, and ashwagandha.

Libido Questions
Q. My husband is a recovering alcoholic who has been on the wagon now for 2 years. We met while he was drinking and at that time he had a very active libido and now it is almost non-existent. He sometimes has some problems with ED as well. He doesn't always get completely erect like before he quit. Most things I read say that alcoholics lack libido, but that was not true for him. He says he doesn't even think about sex very often. We tried an herbal remedy before that was supposed to help, but it made him shakey and that sensation is too much like the DT's. Is there something that you would recommend? Also, do you know why Alcohol would have the opposite effect on him as opposed to everyone else?
   A. Most of the libido herbs can cause a jittery feeling if taking in higher dosages, Passion Rx with yohimbe is liked by many people when used at a dosage of a quarter or a third of a capsule. Prostate Power Rx does not seem to cause any overstimulation.

Q. How do I max my libido ? Can I max my libido with natural libido herbs or do I need to take a pharmaceutical drug or hormone?
   A. You can max libido by taking Passion Rx with yohimbe, LJ100, tongkat ali, mucuna pruriens, or a number of natural libido boost herbs, you don't need to take a medication or drug.

Q. Well, ive been experiencing problems with libido for a long time, and studing the most as I can to find out the answer. I already tried hormones like testosterone, hcg, dhea and also herbs like tribulus terrestris, and also
vitamins from a to z. I eat lot of stuff of different kind. The only thing that could make a difference was yohimbine, but not enough. I just need to take one pill of it in the beginning of the day and in the night I can feel pleasure.
   A. It is impossible to predict which herbal product will work in any individual. Passion Rx is quite popular for libido lifting but other herbs could be tried such as tongkat ali or mucuna pruriens.

Q. I am a 21 yr old woman with low libido. I am looking for something that can help with the inability to become aroused and that is safe for nursing mothers. Do you have anything that could help a woman with low libido?
   A. Many of the sex herbs could help, it is difficult to know which one would help low libido in any particular person. As to the safety while nursing, we are not aware of studies done with aphrodisiac herbs for low libido that have looked into the safety issue while nursing. However, most herbs for low libido are taken only 3 or 4 days a week.

Q. I've had a low libido / sex drive for the last 9 years straight. One baffling substance that exerts a positive effect on my low libido, but mostly erection, but still has a noticeable effect on my libido, is dandelion root. Dandelion root is not mentioned as a libido enhancer -- that being said, without dandelion root I have no or low libido.

Q. My son never regained his libido for now 3 years following use of Luvox. Have you ever run across a case of this? Is Passion Rx useful in treating this if you have treated it or is there a better treatment. Medical doctors have been stumped about the cause.
   A. Antidepressants, of the SSRI class can cause low or no libido. Luvox is Fluvoxamine Maleate, a medication in the class of SSRIs.

Q. I read an article about DHEA and got scared i really do not know what to do .I am 44 yrs old, i do not smoke or drink, or ever used drugs, but lately i am so stressed and sleeping average 4 to 5 hours per night anyway, my libido is decreasing so bad and lately i started taking Viagra pills, you have erection but you still have low libido.  i fell like i am doing something that is not giving me pleasure. i was not like that in the past! i bought a DHEA 50 mg but i did not have courage to take it after reading Dr. Sahelian's web page (side effects) anyway i am planning to start with 5mg do you think it will cause increasing libido? Would you think 5 mg it is a good dose to start?

How long do other libido enhancement drugs take to leave your system? I am interested in your product but note that combining can be dangerous. I'm taking an enhancer for females which includes Pregnenolone and DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) which were specifically mentioned as not to combine. How long before I can safely take your product?
   Stopping the hormones for 2 days before taking a sexual herbal supplement should be fine.

My bottle of passion Rx with Yohimbe arrived today. I am 73 years old, extremely fit and am in excellent health (also confirmed by blood tests and medicals) and the only medicine that I take is LEVOTHROXINE 0.1mg for a low thyroid. I use penile injections as I cannot sustain an erection during intercourse. Sine my wife passed away 4 years ago, I have a low libido and also find it very difficult to ejaculate. The reason for purchasing your product is to increase libido and more importantly, to increase sensitivity with a view to be able to ejaculate. I understand that this may be due to psychological factors but perhaps with increased sensitivity, I am hoping be able to overcome the problem. I will start by taking a half a capsule for 2 days on and then a day off. I will only use the injections on the day that I do not take the product. Would you agree with the above 2 points?
    We cannot advise on how to take a product since that is the role of your physician, but this seems to be a reasonable approach as long as your health care provider approves.

I am 52 years old an take viagra but my my libedo is low i take 150mg Avapro for high blood pressure but if you have something that will work on my libedo i would appreciate.
    Avapro (irbesartan) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. The interaction of this blood pressure medication with herbal remedies for libido enhancement are not clear.