My libido left me with my lbs

PercivalHackworth

Hi all,
since I've lost all my lbs, my libido is missing. I suggest they are both having an affair.
I've never really had the time to burn my calories with it - but I just noticed the last few months, it's the real real desert around.

It's too weird to be a simple coincidence, any back up here ?
- cheers mates

TiffanyW1014

Bump for later but I feel ya on this one.... Not sure if its real or something in my head but its gone!

BeeElMarvin

Nope - just the opposite here, sorry.

PercivalHackworth

PercivalHackworth

Nope - just the opposite here, sorry.

You don't have to :laugh:

cekeys

I'll admit now that I'm thinking about it, there have been definite flucuations.

brenteesha

A quick Google search indicates that it should be the opposite... most page captions I saw mentioned weight loss helping your libido. Sorry that this isn't the case for you! Maybe it's just in your head? I doubt it's for a lack of interest in you, that's all I have to say. Ha!

nnapieralski

Same here. My drive has bottomed out since I started working out and loosing weight. I don't understand it either! =(

UponThisRock

First of all, not many people on here are going to be able to relate to this. Going from obese to normal weight -->increase in libido. Going from normal to ripped --->possible decrease in libido.

Looking at your photos, you're around 8% bodyfat at most. Having that low bodfat can decrease testosterone output for some males. Also, being in a calorie deficit for a long period of time can mess with your testosterone production. Getting as ripped as you are is no different than starving to death, as far as your body is concerned. Your body isn't going to put many resources into reproduction when it thinks it's starving to death.

I personally dealt with this as well. It's not a loss in sexual function, more like a decrease interest. The good news is, when you raise calories, your libido will come back. It looks like you're bulking now, and you're keeping your fat intake high, so you're doing well. Speaking from personal expereince, give it a few weeks and you'll be fine.

garbanzalo

It's a sign of overtraining. Not sure about women but for men, the libido should increase since proper training will result in an increase in testosterone.

YcatsFursworth

odd... I'm the other way around... mine's higher since my weightloss...

PercivalHackworth

A quick Google search indicates that it should be the opposite... most page captions I saw mentioned weight loss helping your libido. Sorry that this isn't the case for you! Maybe it's just in your head? I doubt it's for a lack of interest in you, that's all I have to say. Ha!

Mmmm quite interesing :

Hypothyroidism and Sexual Health

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Today, awareness about thyroid health issues is at an all-time high, so it’s easier than ever before for patients with hyperthyroidism to seek out valuable information about many of the symptoms that they face. However, the sensitive issue of sexual health is often not as readily and widely discussed.

The reality is that sexual problems are a common side effect of hypothyroidism. Specifically, many patients with hypothyroidism report having difficulty achieving and maintaining arousal. Researchers believe that these symptoms are attributable to the overall slowdown of the metabolism that hypothyroidism causes.

morganhccstudent724

yikes....:noway:


I would send out a search party

jenlarz

Mines up too. I think just b/c I feel so much better about myself....But my sleeping at night is shot to hell too and gotta take up the time awake with something

cekeys

It's a sign of overtraining. Not sure about women but for men, the libido should increase since proper training will result in an increase in testosterone.

I wonder if 6 days per week in the gym counts as overtraining?

mrschappet

I can totally relate to this... I would say its since I started weight training....its nice to know its not just me!

felice03

Completely the other way around! Less pounds has TOTALLY amped up my drive!

lvng_lf

try eating foods that have a historical label of inducing an aphrodisiac effect like oysters and clams. I'm sure there's more if you google it.

I think we eliminate certain foods (like mood enhancing Sugar:) and it does have an effect on our chemical balances in our body.

hedgiie

hmm, it's different for me, i feel the ommmph much more. my wife starts to ask crazy questions like, why is that my performance is better? why am i too horny?

as for diet, i'm always high in protein and cycle the low/high carb. reduce sugar. good exercise and make sure i'm well rested. maybe your missing something which might cause your weight lose with negative effect.

solarpower03

It's a sign of overtraining. Not sure about women but for men, the libido should increase since proper training will result in an increase in testosterone.

But that testosterone will fuel muscle growth not libido.

lawmama_

Same here. My drive has bottomed out since I started working out and loosing weight. I don't understand it either! =(

me too! and i'm losing more hair than ever!

BIGJIMMYU

Don't feel bad! My hair took off 10 years ago with my butt and I haven't seen either one of them since!

Nerdybookgirl

Oh no! Mine has increased since losing weight (or really I think the exercise is doing it). I'd say bulk up your calories, get lots of sleep, take some vitamins and don't put pressure on yourself. Sometimes our bodies can act strangely. I know this isn't your situation, but when my son was born and I first began breastfeeding I lost ALL interest. I was so upset about losing interest that then it became more awful. It is sorta like worrying over the clock when you are trying to sleep... pressure and tension rise and then you can't sleep at all.

Good luck to you? Also -- check any medications you may be on (even supplements or herbs) that can impact libido as well.

blueyegrl

I have the total opposite, the more I lose, the more I want to be nekid. lmao I hope your libido comes back ASAP! After so many years without one, I certainly know what your missing!

PercivalHackworth

It's a sign of overtraining. Not sure about women but for men, the libido should increase since proper training will result in an increase in testosterone.

I wonder if 6 days per week in the gym counts as overtraining?

Depends on the intensity :laugh:
But the correlation factor i've been able to draw out is people motivated enough to train 6 days/ week don't consider resting enough - I used to train around 12-14 hours/ week, back there I thought it was a cool rythm. So there is no rule - as always

Grlnxtdr0721

It's a sign of overtraining. Not sure about women but for men, the libido should increase since proper training will result in an increase in testosterone.

I wonder if 6 days per week in the gym counts as overtraining?

It could be...from what I've read and been told, 5 days/week is a good amount of exercise. Your body/muscles needs time to re-cooperate. If it isn't getting this time, it can case injury...And maybe a libido decrease?

rammsteinsoldier

Complete opposite. My libido has become quite active which in my circumstances is very frustrating.

ionlyhavesporx

I agree with many of the folks in that as I continue to workout and get in shape, my libido gets stronger and stronger.....

Shizzman

It just varies in general...the human body has a lot of variables...

_Timmeh_

after only 2 kg? I suggest there may be another reason.

budgetqueen79

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