Fatigue and Libido
Almost everyone knows what it is like to be overtired. Sometimes you can be so tired that you have trouble falling asleep. Fatigue is a different kind of tired. It feels very similar to being ill, but your main symptom is exhaustion. You may feel physically weak, mentally unable to think clearly, and you may even have physical symptoms which include pain or aching muscles.
One symptom of fatigue that may affect women more than men is decreased libido. Women’s sexual desire, response system, and ability to become aroused enough to have proper lubrication is dependent on the woman feeling good. Feeling ill or extremely fatigued can take a toll on the female libido and other aspects of female sexual health.
There are many causes of fatigue for women. With some of them being health related, some of them lifestyle related, and some of them emotionally related, the key to feeling better is pinpointing what the cause of the fatigue is. Once you determine the cause, you can then find the help you need to begin feeling better, and be on your way to feeling better and increasing your libido.
Causes of Fatigue
One cause of fatigue and the accompanying pain that many women experience is chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). It is often accompanied by fibromyalgia, which is a chronic pain condition. With these two problems together, the pain and fatigue go hand in hand. While there may be some sexual desire present, there is a limit to how much energy someone with CFS has to spend in any given day. Once the day’s energy is spent, there is none left for sex. Also, when the fibro takes over, there is pain which is very limiting when it comes to physical activity. Getting control of the fatigue and pain may help with a decreased libido.
Another thing that can cause fatigue is not getting proper nutrition. If you are lacking in the area of nutritional needs being met, then you may want to think about using a supplement which includes vitamins, minerals, and herbs that are known to promote energy and sexual health. Nutritional lack can also cause your sex hormones to decrease. This is another cause of fatigue and low libido for women. When estrogen production is low, so will sex drive be low. Getting the necessary nutrition may help you increase your libido, and help you enjoy sex more when you have a sexual experience.
One thing that may sound very simple is that a lack of sleep can cause fatigue. When you continually burn the candle at both ends, you build up a sleep deficit that will need to be fixed. Catching up on sleep is not easy, but if that is what has caused you to have a low libido, it is necessary if you want to get back up to the desire and performance level you once had.
Fatigue can be a health robber, both in the area of sex and in every other area of life. Taking care of yourself, getting enough rest, getting proper nutrition, and getting control of any fatigue problems you may have, will help you be well on your way to a happier and better sex life.