Keto and libido

bookyeti · May 2013

Ooh... uncomfortable subject. But I have to ask...

Have any of you noticed a severe decrease in your libido while on Keto? I sure have. But then again, I have PCOS and have high free testosterone (abnormal for a woman) and with Keto, those levels are most likely dropping rapidly which could account for it. Anyone care to share their experience with this?

JisatsuHoshi · May 2013

I noticed a lower libido on my re-induction phases after my weekly carb ups. I would be so tired on them inductions that my brain could not think straight. Probably had something to do with the transition of converting back to using fat sources as energy instead of carbs. But on the days of them carb up... Hello! Must be the rush of energy I get with the insulin spike.

bookyeti · May 2013

Thanks for sharing!

I've noticed a reduction of libido since I started low-carbing over 2 months ago, and especially since going Keto at the start of May. I've been in ketosis since then a nd just recently came out of ketosis on Sunday for my first ever carb-up. I aiming to get back into ketosis again and should be there in a day or two.

My point is, this low libido thing has been steady since low carbing. I'm just wondering if my body will adjust to it eventually.

From what I'm reading, it mostly affects women... so I guess my question is aimed more at the ladies. Should have mentioned that from the beginning.

JisatsuHoshi · May 2013

Lol all good. A sudden change of diet affects everyone in some way. I believe once you become fully fat adapted then your body should return to normal.

wwwdotcr · May 2013

Yeah, ever since starting on this there is a definate decrease of libido. Carb up days though really spike it up.

hfox9707 · June 2013

I'm day 6 and my libido is up instead of down.

WalkingAway2013 · June 2013

I'm on day 12 and mine hasn't dropped, But also never had any side effects aside from being slightly light headed on day 4 and a killer headache on day 9 which could have been caused by the kiddo's nonstop fighting that day and not the lack of carbs.

But sex drive is still over active like always

OUFan70 · June 2013

My libido increased. Im not complaining but it was like a second puberty for me. I've read Keto causes a testosterone spike in some, it certainly has for me

gmansmom2 · June 2013

I had a small drop in the beginning but then it leveled out. As I get closer to my goal and continue to increase my activity level my libido continues to increase.