Poll: Low Carb and Libido

Masharitos
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I've read that on a low carb high fat diet, the libido increases. Some people have reported a decrease in sex-drive. I'm talking, Atkins, Keto, Primal, Paleo. Everyone's body responds differently to low carb -high fat. I'd like to know, if you don't mind, increase or decrease. FIY, I'm on Keto.
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If I eat low carb I don't feel like doing anything at all. Head is foggy, I feal weak and nauseous and I'm unco-ordinated. I don't seem to remember being particularly up for 'it' either.0
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Never affected me. Still like a shatterproof ruler twanged on the edge of a desk if you get what i mean!0
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I've read that on a low carb high fat diet, the libido increases. Some people have reported a decrease in sex-drive. I'm talking, Atkins, Keto, Primal, Paleo. Everyone's body responds differently to low carb -high fat. I'd like to know, if you don't mind, increase or decrease. FIY, I'm on Keto.
I want to marry bacon. Doesn't that count?0 -
Keto....definitely increase. : )0
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I've gone Paleo, and I've had a huge increase in libido. Of course, that could just be because lately there have been more cute boys in my life. Not sure which one is the actual cause!0
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I keep my carbs any where from 25-50, sex drive has sky rocketed0
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Started upping my protein and decreasing my carbs by quite a bit compared to how I had been eating... I don't miss the carbs, I don't crave them anymore. The protein keeps me full and I eat every 3 hours...
As for your main question... DUDE. I've already started brainstorming as to where I can sneak in a quickie during lunch break later.
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My carbs are around 25-35 and libido has returned 10 fold0
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I've read that on a low carb high fat diet, the libido increases. Some people have reported a decrease in sex-drive. I'm talking, Atkins, Keto, Primal, Paleo. Everyone's body responds differently to low carb -high fat. I'd like to know, if you don't mind, increase or decrease. FIY, I'm on Keto.
I want to marry bacon. Doesn't that count?
I completely understand and support that, and at times, think about fried cheese a bit too much.0 -
If I eat low carb I don't feel like doing anything at all. Head is foggy, I feal weak and nauseous and I'm unco-ordinated. I don't seem to remember being particularly up for 'it' either.
Have you low carbed past the induction period? Sounds like you just had the flu.0 -
If I eat low carb I don't feel like doing anything at all. Head is foggy, I feal weak and nauseous and I'm unco-ordinated. I don't seem to remember being particularly up for 'it' either.
Have you low carbed past the induction period? Sounds like you just had the flu.0 -
under 50g carbs/day over 100g protein. definite INCREASE!!!0
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I've been doing Keto for about 3 weeks. See no change. That's why I ask. I look forward to an increase.
Thank you all for sharing.
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it seems like its a female thing? but I'll stick with the low carb just in case that what is behind the huge increase0
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When i did the low carb thing, there was no difference in libido that i remember.
HOWEVER when i did the high carb low fat vegan thing: WOW it's like i'm a teenager again.0 -
Keep in mind if your asking a weight loss site what they think....
Weight loss tends to increase sex drive in certain cases...
So it may not be the diet. Personally I would love to hear of a healthy diet that kills my drive0 -
it seems like its a female thing? but I'll stick with the low carb just in case that what is behind the huge increase
As far as being healthy leading to and increase in sex drive, I definitely agree. I've been healthy for over a year. But now I'm on keto, and wanted to know if a low carb... lifestyle changes libido, not weight loss. There are plenty of people who are not on low carb for weight loss purposes. They use MFP to keep track. I think that's what I mean.0 -
A bit late but a big thumbs up on increased sex drive. I lost steady weight over a six month period (40 pounds), was happy with my weight. Then discovered ketosis. It wasn't until ketosis and another 10 pound lost that my drive increased dramatically. I am 47 yo male and my morning "drive" is back. It hasn't been around for over 10 years0
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I typically have a window in the middle of the month but on Keto it varies. My partner isn't dieting but he seems to be more interested lately. Maybe my pheromones are in overdrive. The only killer is the acetone breath.0
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Primal - ug, ug definite increase!0
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