Is it possible to restore a low sex drive with natural herbs? Are there natural alternatives to prescription and pharmaceutical medications? Can herbal and plant extracts restore the passion that you may have lost? The answer may surprise you, but it is a resounding YES. There are quite a number of natural herbal options that increase men's and women's sex drive and I will mention a number that work for many people... and they are found in a list a few paragraphs below. Several herbs becoming more popular are horny goat weed herb, mucuna pruriens, tongkat Ali herb, maca, and tribulus. Tongkat ali is quite potent and usually works within 2 or 3 days. This page also discusses the psychological and physical factors that are involved in maintaining optimal arousal, interest and performance.

Herbs for enhancing sex drive in a male and female, naturally
There are dozens of herbs that enhance both male and female sex drive. Here are a few that I discuss in my book Natural Sex Boosters:
   Ashwagandha, catuaba, butea superba, cnidium, damiana, ginseng, horny goat weed, maca, muira puama, passion Flower, rhodiola, rehmannia, suma. tribulus, tongkat ali, and yohimbe. Nutrients that could be helpful include acetyl-l-carnitine, dmg, tmg, choline, cdp-choline, and hormones dhea and pregnenolone. I have not found the amino acid arginine to be an effective sex drive enhancer, at least not in doses less than 5 grams, and not in the short term.

People who lose their sex drive often find that they are not as happy or do not feel the magic in life as much as they wish to. You can increase your sex drive by exercising, getting a deep sleep at night, eating well with lots of cold water fish, a variety of vegetables, spices, and herbs such as ginger, and reducing the amount of white bread and junk food such as sweets or pastry. I have seen people revert to a happy and vital sexuality after following dietary, exercise and herbal supplements. Many people, unfortunately, are or blood pressure or antidepressant pills that cause problems. Women's sex drive is also influenced by these prescriptions drugs. An older woman with low sex drive problems may benefit from the temporary use of hormones such as testosterone or the over the counter natural hormone DHEA. Low male sex drive in older men may also be improved by hormones, but since hormones have risks, the lowest amount should be used for the least period of time. A woman can improve her symptoms initially by hormones, and then later switch to herbal supplements.

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For hundreds of years, civilizations around the world have known about locally grown herbs that enhance sex drive with far fewer side effects than prescription drugs. Now, renowned physician and herbal expert Dr. Ray Sahelian, M.D., author of Natural Sex Boosters, has discovered a combination of exotic herbs from the Amazon jungle, India, China, Malaysia, and Africa, that support healthy desire and performance, as well as to simply enhance sexual pleasure. The potent herbal extracts in Passion Rx include ashwagandha, catuaba, cistanches, cnidium monnieri, horny goat weed, maca, mucuna pruriens, muira puama, passion flower, rhodiola, tribulus terrestris, Tongkat ali, and yohimbe.

There are several major areas involved in human sexuality and sex drive:

Psychological and Mental
The causes of psychological sexual dysfunction are numerous, and it is difficult to list them all, but most often low sex drive is related to depression, performance anxiety, marital stress or relationship problems, life crisis, financial difficulties, religious or moral repression, or some type of mental condition or illness. The sex drive of women plummets sharply as they juggle the increasing demands of partners, children and careers. The relationship between depression and decreased sex drive may be blurred, but treating one condition frequently improves the other.

Sexual desire and relationship functioning: the effects of marital satisfaction and power.
J Sex Marital Ther. 2004.
The present study examined the association among marital satisfaction, marital power, and sex drive in a sample of 60 community couples. We predicted that marital satisfaction would be positively correlated with sex drive and that this association would be moderated by marital power, such that marital satisfaction would be more strongly correlated with sex drive among individuals who perceive themselves as having less power in their relationship. Results indicated that marital satisfaction was significantly associated with sex drive, but there was no evidence for the moderating effects of various forms of marital power.

Hormonal
Androgens, such as testosterone, are a major component of sex drive. Testosterone levels decline about 1 percent each year in men, which may contribute to lower male sex drive with aging. Testosterone also declines with age in women leading to a decrease in female sex drive. Women who have had surgical removal of the ovaries notice a drop in sexual interest. Replacement of androgens can be helpful in those with age related sexual dysfunction. Testosterone is available by prescription only. An over the counter hormones, such as DHEA, converts into testosterone and thus increase sex drive. Pregnenolone is another over the counter hormone that may increase testosterone levels and thus enhance sex drive. However, hormone use has drawbacks due to potential side effects. A better option is to use natural herbs that increase sex drive. Birth control pills could reduce sex drive in women.

Vascular and the health of blood vessels
Alterations in the flow of blood to and from the penis are thought to be a common cause of male erectile dysfunction. 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.  

Neural
Nerve damage from disorders such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke affect the brain’s ability to respond to sexual stimulation. In women, abdominal or pelvic operations can occasionally lead to nerve damage. Sexual dysfunction is common in men undergoing surgical treatment for prostate enlargement or cancer.

Chemical
Some chemicals involved in the human sexual response and sex drive include dopamine, acetylcholine, and nitric oxide.

Medical conditions that interfere with optimal functioning
Certain medical conditions reduce sex drive, performance, or enjoyment. These include hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, and neurologic disorders, and insomnia. Weight loss can boost sex life, especially in diabetics.

Drugs and prescription medications
Drugs that interfere with sex drive or sexual function include some anti-hypertensives or blood pressure medications, SSRIs that are used for depression treatment, sedatives used for relaxation and sleep, and beta-blockers used for heart problems and hypertension treatment. Smoking can reduce genital blood flow. Many people report no sex drive after starting beta blockers or SSRIs. Marijuana regular use can lower interest and enjoyment.
   Birth control pills may suppress some women's sex drive long after they stop taking the pill.

Alcohol, including wine
Problem drinking may dampen both a man's sex drive and his chances of having children. Alcoholics have lower testosterone levels and more sperm abnormalities than non-drinkers. Alcohol's negative affect on sex drive increases with age.

Testosterone cream benefit and use
Testosterone cream does not appear to boost the sex drive of women cancer survivors suffering from low libido. Dr. Debra L. Barton of the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota, wanted to find out if the testosterone hormone cream could be helpful to female cancer survivors who normally experience a drop in sex drive, especially after treatment for breast or gynecologic cancers. The researchers randomized 150 women to receive the testosterone cream or a placebo cream for four weeks, after which they were switched to the opposite treatment for an additional four weeks. While women given testosterone showed an increase in blood levels of the hormone, their change in sex drive was the same whether they were on the real testosterone cream or the placebo. All studies in which testosterone cream was found to help increase libido were conducted in postmenopausal women taking estrogen. But because women in the current study were cancer survivors, estrogen supplementation was not an option, even though their levels of estrogen were low. It's likely, Barton and her colleagues conclude, that a woman must have adequate levels of estrogen in order for testosterone to be an effective treatment for low sex drive. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, May 2, 2007.

Emails
Q.  Have received Spam mail and seen on web sites pills that the vendors say are guaranteed to increase the size of your penis. The ingredients seem to be the common supplements spoken about with regard to penile health.   Is there any substance to these claims and the medical certified statements.
   A. I have gotten similar emails. I am not aware of any pills that permanently increase the size of a penis, but I am sure many herbal combinations do increase sex drive.

Q. Does exercise increase sex drive?
   A. Perhaps not directly, but indirectly exercise can help you sleep deeper which does wonders for sex drive. Exercise also makes you feel better about your body, and this could also have an influence on your sex drive.

Q. My doctor told me that I need testosterone to enhance my sex drive ever since I've had my ovaries removed. Do you think herbs can restore sex drive without resorting to hormones? I really don't want to take testosterone.
   A. Most doctors don't realize that there certain natural herbs increase sex drive as much as the hormones. 

Q. Do birth control pills cause low sex drive?
   A. Not that I am aware of.

Q. Is there a supplement that can reduce high male sex drive?
   A. 5-HTP may reduce high male sex drive since it converts into serotonin. Serotonin is a sex drive suppressant. SSRIs such as Paxil, Zoloft and Prozac can reduce sex drive. These drugs are used for depression, and unfortunately depression itself can reduce sex drive. Wellbutrin may increase sex drive since in enhances dopamine levels as opposed to increasing serotonin like the SSRIs.

Q.  Does lack of sex drive in a woman be caused by menopause? Would certain herbs increase sex drive in women with menopause?
   A. In some women, menopause can lead to a lack of sex drive. Certain herbs such as mucuna pruriens, muira puama, and tongkat ali could increase sex drive in women.

Q. I want to boost my sex drive with a vitamin, which vitamin would you suggest?
   A. I am not aware of any common vitamins found in a multivitamin pill that increase sex drive, but certain nutrients that are not considered vitamins, such as choline and cdp-choline can enhance sex drive in men, but I have not had feedback from women.

Q. Can a beta blocker lower sex drive? I am a man on propranolol and ever since I started on the medication 3 months ago I have had a decrease in sex drive..
   A. Certainly. Most, if not all of the beta blockers, can lead to lower sex drive and sometimes male impotence.

Q. Do insulin injections lead to a loss in female sex drive?
   A. I am not aware of insulin leading to low female sex drive. Diabetes, over time, could lead a woman to have a lower sex drive, or a man, but an insulin injection by itself should not.

Q. I used to have a high sex drive, but ever since I started using kava every day, I think I now have a lack of sex drive like I used to. I am a man in my forties.
   A. It's possible that regular kava use could have a numbing effect on sensation of the penis and perhaps regular use could lead to a lower or lack of sex drive. You may consider taking a break from kava use for a few days or weeks.

Q. My wife has no sex drive. Could DHEA hormone help a woman with her lack of sex drive?
   A. It depends on the cause of the no sex drive. If it is a lack of androgens such as DHEA or testosterone, then under medical guidance it may be worthwhile to try a low dose of DHEA to see if it leads to an increase in sex drive.

Q. I got a spam email about a product called Encore Tabs. Encore Tab claims that this product is good for low sex drive. Does Encore Tabs work? Can you tell me more about it, do you have an Encore Tabs review? I was also searching the internet and came across a post that Encore Tabs is being posted excessively on Craig's List repeatedly and making people on Craig's List really irate.
   A. We generally prefer not to comment on other products, but we can comment on the ingredients found in Encore Tabs. A look at their website reveals that Encore Tab has maca, tribulus, horny goat weed, dodder seed, and several other herbs. Thus far Encore Tabs looks like it has good herbs for low sex drive. However, it concerns us that the Encore Tabs website mentions that this product has no side effects. That cannot possibly be true. Hence, there is some loss in credibility. Being familiar with the herbs in Encore Tabs, we can be quite certain that it Encore Tabs must have some side effects, as do all sexual drive products. At this time we don't have an Encore tabs review. It is always a poor reflection on a company when they market their product by spam or posting repeatedly on Craig's List and making people upset.

Q. I was taking 5htp 100mg 1 tablet everyday for six months to alleviate the tension headaches I was having. It did help with that but also lost my sex drive, caused apathy and muscle twitches. I have been off of the 5htp for about 5 months now and I still don't notice a change in symptoms? Did the 5htp deplete my dopamine levels?
   A. Yes, 5-htp can reduce sex drive. Discuss with your doctor some of the information about herb on this sex drive page. We're not sure how or why exactly the 5-HTP in the long run is still causing your lack of sex drive even after withdrawal. But perhaps some herbs or herbal combinations can help restore you low sex drive. If you doctor approves, always start with low dosages, even if it is half of a capsule of a sex herb. Keep us updated.

Q. My wife has had a dramatic loss in sex drive due to medications she's been on for the past year. The Dr. put her on clonazapem for severe panic attacks, And anxiety,. Her quality of life is MUCH improved but our sex life is near non existent. Is there one of these herbs that you would think would be better/ safer to try then others? She says shes almost numb down there and has no sex drive or desire.
   A. Certain medications can significantly dampen sex drive. Klonopin ( clonazepam )  is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which are known to take away sensation and sexual desire. We are not in a position to recommend herbs for people who are on medicines since unexpected side effects can occur.

Q. I am 41 years old male. Is there any medicine to decrease my sex drive? Last few years my lovely wife does not like sex more often than once every three, four months. Is appositive situation with me.
   A. 5-HTP can convert into serotonin which can decrease sex drive in some users.

Q. i have a question about Passion Rx. I am 27yrs old and have no sex drive and in the past 4mths have lost two cup sizes. Will this product make me lose the rest of my breast tissue? if so do u know anything that will help me regain my sex drive and bra size?
   A. It is important to have a full medical evaluation to determine the reason for reduced breast size. Passion Rx, to the best of our knowledge, does not seem to have an effect on breast size.

Q. My wife has very little or sex drive. Is there any drug or herb or anything over the counter that we could buy say like at CVS or Walgreens, something that helps her low sex drive.
   A. I am not familiar with what kind of sex drive herbs or products Walgreens or CVS stores have since I have not stepped into them for several years.

Q.  My problem is I have no sex drive since I was 25 years old. I am now 33. I had a total removal of all insides, ovaries, tubes, and uterus. My doctors say when my stars align then I will have hormones. tried alot of things, like patches and hormones pills but nothing has ever worked. Willing to try things but want to check with someone else to see if Passion Rx will help in my case or I'm doomed not to have a sex drive ever again. Please help me if that's even possible.
   A. It's impossible to predict in any individual person which herbal product will work. There are many to choose from, and sometimes Passion Rx or another herbal combination, or individual sex herbs, may work but for someone who has no sex drive, it may take time, such as weeks, for the full effects of the herbs to become apparent. Sometimes several products may be tried until one finally starts working.

Q. Is it commonplace for those with ADHD to have low or non-existent sex drive ? I have ADHD and have been suffering with low to non-existent sex drive for the last 9 years. I've had tons of blood works, psychiatric assessment and have seen many docs, but they all think I'm too anxious and that is what kills my sex drive -- I admit they may very well be right on.
   A. To the best of my knowledge, I am not aware of a relationship between ADHD and low or high sex drive. It is possible that the anxiety is causing a lack of sex drive.

Regarding low sex drive. I take Paxil and have really lost my mood for sex. I have tried some Viagra but it doesn't really help my low sex drive because I think my medication blocks it. It there any kind of natural supplement or medication that could help me and not get blocked?
    Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft and the other SSRI drugs cause low sex drive due to serotonin effects.  It is very difficult to predict the reaction to the combination of sexual enhancing herbs with a SSRI antidepressant medication such as Paxil. Sexual herbs can enhance sex drive but it may be more difficult since there is always the inhibition going on from the Paxil medication. If your doctor approves, you could try half a capsule of Passion Rx every other day, or two days on, one day off and be patient for 2 weeks to one month.  Your doctor may also advise you to reduce the SSRI dosage by half on the days that you take Passion Rx.

I am 41 years of age and have a low sex drive, just want some more info is possible, I also live in Australia, what would be the price of this product delivered? I have been taking Erectomax for a while, they seem to work sometimes.

My husband is 40 year old, healthy, there is nothing really wrong with his physical health except for his low sex drive; he is satisfied with having sex once in every 2-3 weeks; this is however, is not the case with me, I have a 'normal' sexual interest for my age at least! (I'm 27), so it is really difficult to put up with his low libido. we tried several things including sexual therapy but nothing worked out, he is simply less interested in sex than I am. So, I bought Passion Rx and I'm planning on trying it BUT I need to do that without him knowing, because he refuses to take any kind of pills whatsoever! he thinks he has a normal sex drive and he finds it difficult to admit that he has a 'low libido'. My question is whether I can open the capsule and mix it with juice or something? if yes, what kind of juice should I use? dosage?
    We cannot ethically or legally recommend giving someone a medication or supplement without their approval.