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LIBIDO:
Sex isn't a 4- letter word.
by Lynn Hinderliter CN, LDN
Enjoyment of a loving sexual
encounter should be the most natural thing in the world - and maybe when we're
in the first flush of youth and the hormones are raging, it is. Time takes
its toll, however, and there comes a time in most of our lives, men and women
both, when a little assist wouldn't hurt!
Dr Jonathan Wright
(together with John Morgenthaler) wrote a book in 1997 called Natural
Hormone Replacement for Women Over 45 - I highly recommend it. I
would like to paraphrase here what he had to say about natural testosterone,
however. He points out that it raises libido for both men AND women, which
may come as something of a surprise! As far back as 1950 a study was done
on the effects of testosterone on post-menopausal women, and while the study
used synthetic testosterone, there is no reason to suppose that the natural form
would have an effect very far different. Anyway, what they discovered was
that women increased their sex drive by 65% - and other researchers have
noted that among the effects of testosterone supplementation for women are
greater sexual response, and increased frequency of intercourse,
sexual desire, sexual fantasies and level of arousal. All very positive!
Dr Wright adds that
low levels of testosterone in some women (and men) may contribute to bone
loss, so if you test low for this hormone, it might benefit you on more than one
level to supplement with it.
There is a site called the-clitoris.com
dedicated to the sexual health and pleasure of women, which has some very
lively, frank and interesting discussions of female sexuality. If you have
any questions on the subject, I recommend going there and checking it out.
A new study from Australia,
presented by Dr. Rebecca Goldstat at the 10th International Congress of
Menopause in June 2002, studied the effect of testosterone supplementation
in 49 women , whose average age was 39. These women were suffering from
low libido, but were not depressed. What the double blind study showed
were significantly improved scores of both well-being, and libido. There were no
side effects in the form of facial hair, voice or weight changes. The study was
using your actual testosterone, naturally: but see Dr. Wright's comments
above.
For men, the following
questionnaire from the University of St. Louis will give a clue as to whether
your hormone levels are too low:
Do you have a decrease in
libido?
Do you have a lack of
energy?
Do you have a decrease in
either strength or endurance?
Have you lost height?
Have you noticed a
decreased enjoyment of life?
Are you sad and/or
grumpy?
Are your erections less
strong?
Have you noticed a recent
deterioration in your ability to play sports?
Are you falling asleep
after dinner?
Has there been recent
deterioration in your work performance?
The compilers says that if you
answer "yes" to questions 1 or 7, or at least 3 of the other
questions, you may have low levels of testosterone.
Here's a weird one - be careful
if you are eating a lot of licorice, or taking a formula that has whole
(as opposed to deglychyrrhizinated) licorice root in it, be aware that licorice
lowers testosterone levels, and has been connected to erectile
dysfunction. http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/full/26/10/2962
L-Arginine, a
naturally occurring amino acid, is another substance which has a great deal of
research and anecdotal evidence to bolster its claim to be a sexual
stimulant. The main thing to realize with this supplement is that one
has to take enough of it if one wants results: many studies have shown no
effect at all at low doses (1500 mg per day) , but higher doses ( 5gm per day )
have very encouraging results. There are many other plusses to using
L-Arginine, to include cardiovascular health, memory and growth hormone
release. The only caveat is for people susceptible to cold sores:
you may need to balance the Arginine with Lysine to protect yourself from an
outbreak.
There are many
herbal formulas, most of which contain all or some of the following: Horny
Goat Weed, a provocative name for a Chinese herb with centuries of use
behind it, Muira Puama , a herb from the Amazon also known as
Potency Wood, Mucuna Pruriens, an Ayurvedic herbwhich has
been shown to inhibit prolactin release (blamed for many erection failures),
Yohimbe, a chemical version of which is used as a prescription drug to
reverse impotence, Avena Sativa, or Wild Oats ( a particularly
good choice for women), and Tribulus Terrestris,
a plant with a long history of use, going back to Ayurvedic, Chinese and Greek
medicine. Mostly it has been used as a tonic, cardiovascular support, liver and
kidney problems, though Ayurvedic medicine values it as an aphrodisiac and
treatment for sexual problems.
Ginseng and Vitamin E
are valuable ingredients to look for because of their effect on energy levels.
After all, without energy the desire and the will are lacking - which kind of
makes performance ability moot.
Before taking any herb or
nutrient to help your situation, take the time to check and see whether the
problem may be the result of a medication you are taking. Many medication
deplete certain nutrients: often replacing those is the best place to start, and
the rest will follow.
Since I have had a few queries
related to PEYRONIE' DISEASE, which at the time I had little advise for,
other than vitamin E and anti-inflammatory enzymes, I am appending this
information here. Studies have been completed in Italy comparing Acetyl-L-Carnitine
and the only medication which has had any effect on the problem to date -
Tamoxifen. Since Tamoxifen has real dangers attached to its use, I am glad to
report that there was absolutely no doubt about the results: at the end of
the study, participants were asked about pain during erection. About 50%
of the drug group reported lessened pain, while over 90% of the Carnitine
users were improved. The drug had no effect on curvature of the penis,
while the Acetyl-L-Carnitine users experienced a 47% improvement. Plaque (
the cause of the curvature) was also significantly reduced. This is excellent!
Remember, too, that ACL has other benefits for the brain, the mood and vision.
(Biagiotti G, Cavallini G. BJU Int 2001;88:63-67. ) The
recommended dosage is half a gram four times a day for a total of 4 grams, with
meals and at bedtime.
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site dedicated to the sexual health and enjoyment of women, http://www.the-clitoris.com
Be aware: this is very frank and open
Homeopathy
and Testosterone - http://www.eurolabresearch.com/a_testosterone.htm
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