Vaginal dryness and low libido are common problems experienced by women. Women, especially after menopause experience a reduction in hormone estrogen production in their body. This leads to various changes in behavior and the body. Some of the most common symptoms of hormonal shifts are mood swings, low libido, hot flashes and vaginal dryness. Hormone therapy may help to boost estrogen in the body, but it has several side effects associated with it.
Ways to boost estrogen and improve sex drive
Exercise
Exercise is good for increasing the estrogen levels in your body. You should, however, avoid excessive exercise as this may lower the level of this hormone in your body. Doing exercises three or four days every week is good enough to boost your level of estrogen. Exercises also burn down body fats that may lower estrogen production. The body requires omega three fatty acids and other good fats to produce estrogen but not just any fat.
Take foods with phytoestrogen
Phytoestrogens are known to mimic estrogen in the body. Include foods rich in phytoestrogen in your routine diet. Such foods include soy and its products, fruits, vegetables, beans, and bran.
Quit smoking
If you are a smoker and you want to boost your sex drive, then you need to stop smoking. The harmful chemicals and toxins found in cigarettes affect the production of estrogen in women adversely. Besides this smoking also affects your fertility.
Chasteberry
This herb is known to activate the pituitary gland to generate more sex hormones like estrogen. This herb has been in use as a natural way to boost sex drive for centuries, and it is still applicable even today.
Natural hormone enhancer
Use of natural supplements can also enhance your level of estrogen and boost your sex drive. Go for supplements that have a combination of dong quai, chaste berry, and sensoril. These supplements do not have any associated side effects and will boost your sex drive effectively. They enhance lubrication, emotional well-being, mood support and libido in women.
Drink more coffee
Taking two or more cups of coffee daily can boost the level of estrogen in your body. Organic coffee is particularly best for improving estrogen production. If you are pregnant however avoid taking more than 200mg of caffeine as it may lead to premature birth.
Sex is known to increase the bond of a couple, but sometimes women may lose the drive especially when they are almost reaching menopause. These natural remedies can help get you sex life and your marriage back on track.