It’s the season when energy is surging, but lust is rising… “What’s the problem?”

Autumn is the season of high horse fatness, which means ‘the sky is high and the horses are fat.’ Fall is a time when appetite increases. When the fresh autumn breeze blows, not only your appetite but also your lust becomes stronger.

However, during these good times, there are times when your sex drive suddenly drops. Why is that so? In this case, it is advisable to carefully check for risk factors that may reduce sexual desire.

Vague guesses are of no help in resolving the situation. Based on data from the American health and medical media ‘WebMD’, we summarized the risk factors and measures that can reduce sexual desire.

“Drinking alcohol excessively”=When you drink alcohol, you may feel like you are somehow more open to sex. However, drinking too much can cause your sex drive to drop. Also, being drunk can hurt your partner’s feelings. If you have trouble controlling your drinking, you should seek professional help.

“I don’t have enough sleep”=If you don’t get enough sleep, your sex drive may disappear. It is not good to sleep too late or wake up too early. If you have trouble falling asleep or not sleeping well, you should check for insomnia or sleep apnea and deal with it.

Anything that prevents a good night’s sleep interferes with sexual intercourse. Fatigue eats away at your sex drive. You should pay attention to changing your sleeping habits. If this is not possible, you should consult a doctor.

“It’s very stressful”=Stress is the root of all diseases. However, some people actually do many things better when they are stressed. However, being attracted to a partner usually does not fall into this category.

Anyone can experience stress at work, at home, or in relationships. Learning how to deal with stress in healthy ways can really help. You can do many things yourself, or you can get help from a doctor or counselor.

“I have depression”=Depression itself can prevent you from feeling pleasure in many things, including sex. Taking some antidepressant medications may also lower your sex drive, so you should be concerned. You should consult with a professional such as a doctor or psychotherapist.

“Play separately from your partner”=Sex without intimacy can kill your sex drive. But there are more important aspects to intimacy than sex itself. If your sex life is not active, it may be a good idea to spend more quality time doing other activities together.

It’s good to talk, hug, and give each other massages. Even if you don’t have sex, you need to find ways to express love and find happiness. As the two become closer, their sexual desire may be revived.

“I gained too much weight”=If you become overweight or obese, your sex drive often decreases. You may not enjoy sex or it may not work out the way you want it to. Additionally, low self-esteem can suppress sexual desire. If necessary, your sex drive can be revived with the help of a counselor.

“Low testosterone levels”=Testosterone stimulates sexual desire. As men age, their testosterone levels typically drop. However, not everyone loses their sex drive, but some do. Many other factors, including weight, also affect a man’s libido and testosterone levels.

“I’ve reached menopause.“=When menopause occurs, many women’s libido drops. Some may show symptoms such as vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse. However, if you pay attention to your relationship with your partner, self-esteem, and overall health, you can have a smooth sex life even after menopause.

“I am having a hard time raising a child.”=You must not lose your sexual desire even after becoming a parent. However, it is impossible not to lose some of your time taking care of your baby. Therefore, it is advisable to hire a helper so that you have enough time to be not only a parent but also a partner. If you have a newborn, one option is to try having sex during the baby’s nap time.

“I don’t have confidence in my appearance”=If you are confident about your appearance, your sexual desire will be stronger. Even if you are working hard to get in shape, you must accept your current body as is. Feeling good about yourself makes you feel good. If your partner is not confident about his or her body, you need to make him or her believe that he or she is attractive.

“I have erectile dysfunction”=Men with erectile dysfunction worry about their sex life, which can lead to loss of sexual desire. Erectile dysfunction is treatable. Couples or lovers can try to make erectile dysfunction less of an impact on sexual intercourse.

“Some medications you are taking inhibit it.”=Some drugs can suppress sexual desire. Representative drugs include antidepressants, blood pressure medications, some birth control pills, chemotherapy, hair loss treatment drug finasteride (ingredient name), and anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) drugs.

In this case, changing the medication itself or changing the dosage may help. Do not stop taking medication on your own; you should consult your doctor. You should always consult your doctor if you notice a decrease in sex drive, especially right after starting to take a new medication.