How to Increase Sex Drive in Men Over 40 Naturally

This post is going to look at how to increase sex drive in men over 40 and show how it can be done with some lifestyle changes.

Did you know that your sex drive decreases with age? The main reason behind this is that the production of HGH (Human Growth Hormone) and testosterone hormones decrease as you age.

A man’s sex drive peaks at 30 years and starts declining after that. So you need to take strong measures to boost your testosterone levels and sex drive after that.

So if you are someone who is over 40 and concerned about his sex drive, you should read this article.

How to Increase Sex Drive in Men Over 40

Research has shown that most of the people who go to the doctor with their libido issues are over the age 40. They have different complaints like they feel less interested in sex compared to how they used to or they just don’t feel a lot of sexual energy.

You should know here that getting your sex drive back isn’t all about sex. You need to know that sexual desire is related to the energy and vitality flowing in your body.

There are many natural ways that men can boost their sex drive and these are discussed below.

Ways to Increase Sex Drive in Men Over 40

Here are 6 ways to increase your sex drive if you are over 40 years old.

1. Diet

Diet plays a major role in sex drive. Your sex drive is bound to be lower if you don’t eat properly. The best way to counter the effect of diet is to eat the foods that boost your sexual health.

The following are some quality foods for boosting your sexual drive:

Grapes       

You should eat a bunch of grapes on a daily basis to boost your sex drive. They contain resveratrol that increases sperm production and testosterone levels.

Researchers recently found that grapes can boost your testosterone levels and improve your sperm motility.

Tuna 

Some people avoid tuna because of its smell but you should know that it’s rich in Vitamin D which is great for boosting testosterone levels.

A study found that the vitamin D found in tuna can increase testosterone levels by 90%. A can of tuna contains about 100% of the daily Vitamin D intake.

Oysters

Oysters are great for increasing a person’s sex drive because they are rich in zinc. Zinc is a very important mineral for improving muscle performance and boosting growth hormone levels.

Research has proven that zinc helps in boosting testosterone levels in the body. To read about all the benefits of zinc for men click here.

Garlic

Garlic is beneficial in boosting a person’s sex drive. The main reason is that it triggers the release of luteinizing hormone, which has been shown to boost testosterone levels in the body.

Both garlic and onions also contain a chemical known as diallyl disulfide which increases sperm concentration in the testes.

Eggs

As I have said many times on this website eggs are one of the best foods you can eat to boost your testosterone levels fast.

A famous nutritionist Kim Pearson says that the yolk in eggs is very beneficial for boosting testosterone levels in men.

You shouldn’t worry about your heart because eating three eggs a day doesn’t affect cholesterol levels.

2. Water

Water is also very helpful for improving libido because the blood contains about 90% water. You should drink about six to eight glasses of water to keep your energy levels high.

Another reason that water is important for libido is because studies have shown that even mild dehydration can significantly increase the stress hormone cortisol.

And because cortisol can lower testosterone levels it’s really important to stay hydrated throughout the day to keep cortisol down.

The best way to increase water intake is to drink water between meals and make sure to drink from a glass bottle to avoid plastic bottles that contain xenoestrogens.

3. Cut Stress

People over 40 stress more and as mentioned above the stress hormone has the ability to lower the male sex drive because it can lower testosterone.

Stress keeps you alert and focused on potential threats but when your body is in this state the arteries can narrow.

When the arteries narrow this can lead to restricted blood flow in the body that can contribute to erectile dysfunction.

Short term stress can become long term because of daily worries and this can seriously switch off the sex drive.

You should adopt the following ways to lower stress in your life.

• Exercise is quite beneficial in lowering stress levels as long as you do not overtrain and increase the stress hormone cortisol. You can also do exercises which help you relax and recover like yoga.
• Try not to skip too many meals. When you skip eating regular meals over a long period of time the body stresses and goes in ‘famine’ mood. This means that less energy is reserved for sex.
• Never overwork yourself. Some people work too much and sleep too little which increases stress. So you should know your limits and have proper work-free periods.
• Meditation can help you learn the skill of being able to relax at will. It can also help you to achieve quality deep sleep that will increase testosterone levels. You can read my post about meditation and testosterone here.

4. Exercise and Lose Body Fat

Exercise is really important for anyone wanting to boost sex drive. Burning body fat through regular exercise will help boost your testosterone levels like nothing else.

The reason for this is because inside of body fat, the enzyme aromatase is abundant and this enzyme converts your testosterone into estrogen very efficiently.

The way to lower body fat is to do 3 full body workouts each week and on your days off do some light aerobic activity like walking, low-intensity jogging or a bike ride to keep your activity levels up and burn calories.

5. Set The Mood

When you start to feel your sex drive becoming stronger now is the time to concentrate on setting the mood for sex. In a partially stable relationship, sex is sometimes considered as the last activity of the day. But you should give a lot of attention to having sex.

Take some time to set the scene and spend some time together before having sex like having a meal. You should make your wife/girlfriend the sole focus for one evening a week.

You should also create a relaxing environment and make sure that you aren’t disturbed during this time. You should also change the way you have sex with your partner each time so it doesn’t become boring and is always exciting.

6. Sleep

Research has found a very real link between sleep and sex drive. The main reason behind this is that the body makes testosterone and growth hormone during deep sleep.

So do what you can to get some deep sleep of between 7 to 9 hours every night. The time from 10 pm to 1 am are the three most important hours of sleep. So it is advisable to go to bed by 11 pm.

If you have trouble getting deep sleep you could try relaxation techniques a few hours before bed or you could try the calming herb ashwagandha to improve your sleep.

Don’t do anything which disrupts your sleep. You should also have calmness and quietness in your bedroom. A good idea to stop outside noise and interference is to put earplugs in your ears when you go to bed.

Conclusion

I hope this article about how to increase sex drive in men over 40 has given you some useful advice on the lifestyle changes you can make right away that will have a positive impact on your wellbeing and sexual energy.

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