Why I may ask about your libido in a consult

Libido Lowdown: A Window Into Your Overall Health

When your sex drive dips, it’s easy to brush it off as stress, being busy, or “just getting older.” But what if your libido is actually trying to tell you something?

At Hello Health, we see libido not just as a hormone-driven function, but as a powerful barometer of your overall health physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Let’s unpack why your libido matters and what it can reveal about your body’s inner workings.

What Does Low Libido Really Mean?

Low libido is rarely just about sex hormones. While testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone play roles, libido is influenced by your:

• Stress levels
• Sleep quality
• Nutrient status and blood sugar balance
• Emotional connection and self-esteem
• Underlying health issues like thyroid imbalance, inflammation, gut health, or medication side effects

In other words, if your libido is off, there’s often more going on beneath the surface.

Libido as a Red Flag

Just like fatigue, hair loss, or acne, changes in libido can signal that your body is out of balance. Some common contributors include:

• Chronic stress: Elevated cortisol dampens sexual desire and suppresses sex hormone production.
• Poor nutrition: Low iron, B vitamins, or essential fats can leave you flatlined.
• Hormonal dysfunction: Think PCOS, low thyroid, or peri-menopause.
• Medication use: Like the pill or antidepressants.
• Mental load: Juggling kids, work, and life can push libido way down the priority list.

Supporting Libido Naturally

At Hello Health, we take a whole-person approach to libido. We might explore:

• Adaptogenic herbs like rhodiola, or ashwagandha.
• Nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and D3 to support hormones and energy.
• Lifestyle strategies like stress reduction, movement, and sleep optimisation.
• Functional testing to identify deeper imbalances.

Sometimes, libido is the first clue that something isn’t quite right and it’s your invitation to tune in, not tune out.

What to Do if You’re Struggling

If your libido feels low, inconsistent, or non-existent, you’re not alone and you do deserve to feel good in your body and your relationships.

Book in a consultation to see James to identify what’s really driving the change and create a personalised plan to support your energy, mood, and sexual wellbeing.

Let’s Get You Feeling Like You Again

Your libido is a signal, not a flaw.  Let’s listen to it and help you reignite that spark.

Catch my latest podcast episode, Libido: What’s going on down there?  Where we discuss ways to get your mojo back.  Listen here or find What the Health with James Jensen wherever you get your podcasts

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