Ayurvedic medicine and treatment for female libido or arousal are existing for ages. Texts of Ayurveda suggest various herbs and spices as remedies for this. This condition is also spelled as labito, livido, labedo.
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Female libido description in Ayurveda
Causes for less desire in women
Symptoms of dipped drive in females
Ayurvedic remedies for female libido
Home Remedies to boost desire in women
Female libido description in Ayurveda
In Ayurveda females or women are praised as “sadyo vajikara” , which means the one who triggers instant arousal in a man. Ayurveda acharyas emphasize the fact that men should have intercourse only when their female partners have good desire and interest in sexual activities.
Women lose and gain their sexual desire in various stages of life. This is like a wave that surges at some stages of life and dips at some periods. In recent times research about this condition in women is picking up the pace. Past studies were more oriented toward treating male sexual desire. But now more and more research and studies are being conducted on female sexual inclination.
Texts of Ayurveda suggest various herbs and spices as ayurvedic treatments for female arousal. This will be discussed after analyzing the causes.
What is Female Libido?
Women’s interest and desire in sexual activities is female libido. This may fluctuate at various stages of life. Like men, women also suffer from low desire or interest to indulge in sexual activities.
Causes for less Desire in women
There are several causes for low sexual interest in females. Here is the list
Sexual Cause :
If women constantly experience pain during sexual acts it may lower their desire. Sex becomes a nightmare. Sexual abuse in childhood may also cause low libido in females. A past negative experience in sex is also one of the reasons.
Hormonal Imbalance:
Women experience lots of hormonal fluctuations. It may be the monthly menstrual cycle, pregnancy, lactating period, or menopause. In all these stages they experience depression, mood swings, and a lack of interest in sexual activities.
Medications :
Few medications which are used for depression, migraine, and other neurological conditions can cause this condition in females.
Diseases:
A few diseases like cancer, arthritis, fibromyalgia, depression, etc can also mar the sexual desire of women. Some women with PCOS or PCOD may experience low sexual drive.
Addictions:
Smoking, tobacco, alcohol, and drugs can dip desire in women. The same habits trigger Impotence or Erectile dysfunction in men.
Psychological conditions:
Disinterest in a partner, stress, anxiety, financial crisis, and trust issues with a partner can lower the interest in females. Family conditions like taking care of children, aged parents, working at home and office, etc may cause fatigue and lead to this situation.
According to Ayurveda women get their sexual feelings due to “artava” which is almost equivalent to “shukra dhatu” in men. “artava” is the reason for female fertility and the menstrual cycle. When there is a reduction or imbalance of artava , women experience low drive. Undernourishment, stress, medicines, diseases, etc may reduce the quality and quantity of artava.
Symptoms of less Desire in women:
The symptoms can vary from person to person. It can be generalized as follows
- Losing interest in any type of sexual activity. Masturbation which used to give immense pleasure may not be of interest anymore.
- Sexual thoughts and fantasies take a back seat or may not find a place in your mind.
- Porn films or images may not trigger any sexual feelings in the mind.
- A constant worry about low desire towards sex can further increase if your partner is sexually very active.
Ayurvedic remedies for female libido :
Ayurvedic practitioners and texts of ayurveda recommend various ways to solve this sexual condition in women. Here is a glimpse on these.
Follow Dinacharya or Ayurvedic Daily Routine:
Following an ayurvedic daily routine or dinacharya and Ayurvedic seasonal routine or Ritucharya helps to detox the body and mind. This clears all clogs present in the channels of the body. You can follow an ayurvedic skin detox which also helps to keep the body’s energy level up and enhance your beauty.
Detox your body:
Ayurveda emphasizes the detoxification process. Detoxification expels body toxins and rejuvenates the body tissues. Simple detoxification can be done at home by following dinacharya or ayurvedic daily routine.
Use Ayurvedic Herbs
Herbs and spices like cumin, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, Ashoka, lodhra, shilajit, ashwagandha, gokshura, etc are the best ayurvedic treatment for female arousal. These herbs help to calm the mind and boost sexual desire in females.
Practice Yoga and Meditation:
Yoga and Meditation are the best stress busters. Meditation calms the mind and yoga helps to reduce body weight.
Dress Well and Use Ornaments:
Dressing well boosts self-esteem. Ayurveda emphasizes dressing well to elevate mood. Dressing erotically and using ornaments made of pearls and silver calms the mind and erases blues.
Home Remedies to boost desire in women
A change in diet and lifestyle helps to overcome this condition. Let us take a look at home remedies that help to boost female libido.
Healthy Diet :
A healthy diet that includes more fresh vegetables, fruits, and pulses helps to boost interest in sex. Include watermelon, avocado, shellfish, strawberries, red grapes, and soy in your diet. A small cup of red wine does wonders and brings colors to sexual life. Include curd ( dahi or yogurt) and buttermilk in your diet. White flour, sugar, and salt are a big no. Drink plenty of water to increase the hydration level and improve vaginal secretions. Do not eat any food which causes indigestion and produces toxins (ama).
Exercises :
Regular aerobic exercise like walking helps in weight loss and a good sexy figure. Weight training exercises tone up muscles and improve self-esteem. You can start with brisk walking which has various benefits.
Reduce stress :
Activities like pranayama or deep breathing and meditation help to reduce stress levels. You can also include other stress-busting activities like gardening, dancing, listening to music, etc. Your mind becomes happy and colorful with reduced stress.
Say no to bad habits:
quit bad habits like smoking, alcohol, drugs, etc. Develop good habits like exercise, meditation, yoga, etc.
Communicate with your partner:
Discuss your likes and dislikes with your partner. Keep your bedroom clean and aromatic. Revisit your fantasies and porn movies that you liked before. Ask your partner to cooperate with you.
Reduce Bodyweight:
“Sthoulya” or obesity is the main reason for low libido in females. Medha dhatu (body fat) when increased causes obesity. Increased medha dhatu obstructs channels and imbalance body function. Balancing this dhatu brings back sexual life with a bang. Take measures to reduce body weight and maintain a healthy figure.
Nothing can beat a strong and determined mind. Make up your mind to add spice to your sexual life and enjoy the bliss.
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Author: Dr.Savitha Suri , Consultant Ayurvedic Physician
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