Lost your mojo? 5 ways to re-ignite those flames of desire.

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Has your sex life taken a dive even though you are still interested in your partner?  You are not alone.  According to the recent 2009 Sex, Romance, and Relationships Survey released by the AARP in May 2010, people’s sex drives have been dropping at an alarming rate(1).  The study, which included a random sample of 1,670 American men and women aged 45 and older, reveals some intriguing findings.  Between 2004 and 2009, the percentage of people in the 50s who say they have sex once a week dove nearly 10 points for both sexes (women dropped from 43 to 32% and men from 49 to 41%).  Other age groups also show similar decreases.

One alarming statistic of this survey shows how sex has definitely “cooled down” for many menopausal women.  Approximately 1 in 5 women in their 50s say they’d be quite happy to never have sex again.  About 1 in 50 men in their 50s agree.

Every day in my gynecological practice, I see perimenopausal and menopausal women concerned about their lost desire, or the “urge to merge” as I like to call it.

Let me share 5 ways that you can re-ignite those flames of desire:
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Lifestyle Changes vs. Hormone Therapy

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If your hormones are all over the map but you’re hesitant to try hormone therapy, certain lifestyle changes can definitely help keep your hormones under control. Dietary changes, such as switching from a high-fat, refined carbohydrate diet to one containing more organic, raw, unprocessed and low-fat foods has been shown to bring estrogen levels within a more normal range.

Through an enzymatic reaction in our fatty tissue, adrenal steroids are converted into fat. The more fat you take in and the higher amount of fatty tissue that you have in your body, the higher the rate of conversion of androgen to estrogen, resulting in higher estrogen levels. Decreasing the amount of fat in your diet can therefore help in balancing your hormone levels, as well as decreasing your risk for heart disease.

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The Link between Carbohydrates and Hormones

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Switching from a high-fat, refined-carbohydrate diet to one containing more organic, raw and unprocessed foods has proved to be beneficial in regulating women’s hormones.  Fatty tissue contains an enzyme that converts adrenal steroids into estrogen.  The more fat you take in and the higher amount of body fat you have, the higher the rate of conversion of estrogen in your body, resulting in overall higher estrogen levels.  Decreasing the amount of fat in your diet can therefore help to better balance your hormone levels, as well as to dramatically decrease your risk for heart disease.
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Aphrodisiacs in History – part 2

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Where else can you find mention of aphrodisiacs throughout history? Well, the Bible even includes references to aphrodisiacs! In Genesis 30:14-16, Leah and Rachel, two of Jacob’s wives, go to the fields to collect mandrake root, believed to have aphrodisiac powers because of its somewhat humanlike shape.

Many substances are believed to be aphrodisiacs because of the Doctrine of Similars, constructed by Paracelsus (1493-1541). He said that diseases could be cured by plants or materials that physically resembled the organ or condition being treated. That’s why many animal horns (shaped like the penis) and even bananas were thought to treat sexual disorders and increase desire.

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Curious as to Which Scents Increase a Man’s Libido?

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Researchers at the Smell and Taste Treatment Research Foundation in Chicago have conducted trials to gauge men’s sexual response to certain scents.  By measuring the blood flow to the penis, various odors were tested to evaluate arousal.   Among those scents found to increase penile blood flow were:
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Findings Show That Certain Scents Increase Women’s Sexual Arousal

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goodnplenty.freeResearchers at the Smell and Taste Treatment Research Foundation in Chicago have conducted trials to gauge women’s sexual response to certain scents. By measuring the blood flow to the vagina, various odors were tested to evaluate arousal. Among those scents found to increase vaginal blood flow the most were:
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Scent and Sexual Desire

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Have you ever been cooking in the kitchen only to have your partner come up behind you and give you a sexy pinch in the behind? I’m sure you probably looked adorable as you stirred the cake mix, but it also might have had something to do with the aroma of the food you were cooking!

Recent studies conducted at the Smell and Taste Treatment Research Foundation in Chicago have shown that the smells of certain foods can be sexually arousing. Foods aren’t the only sexual stimulants that can create a romantic mood. Many patients have asked me about the legitimacy of other aphrodisiacs, such as
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New Year’s Resolutions to Increase Your Libido

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Watch this clip from Fox 10′s “Arizona Morning” TV show – my suggestions for New Year’s Resolutions that you can put into place to increase your libido!

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