Low Male Libido

What is it?

Low male libido is often used interchangeably to mean impotence, but the two have important differences.

Simply put...

Impotence is mostly characterized by an inability to achieve an erection, maintain one, or recurring failure to reach ejaculation.

A low male libido, on the other hand, simply means a lack of desire for wanting sex.

In short, men who have a low libido do not necessarily suffer from impotence.

Fortunately, there are ways to increase male libido.

But first…

Low male libido can have many causes, both physical and emotional. Some of the more common ones include: aging (testosterone levels decrease at the rate of 2% per year after age 30), physical stress, and excessive use of some drugs, such as alcohol and certain prescription medications. Emotional causes for low male libido, on the other hand, can stem from: boredom, depression, or lack of self-esteem.

The emotional causes are more difficult to resolve, and usually require identifying the root of the trouble, which may require psychological counseling.

By contrast, most physical (and especially age-related) causes of low male libido can be improved markedly.

There are many products on the market promising to increase male libido. However, many of these libido enhancers are of substandard quality, and have little to no scientific efficacy.

For example, many of the sexual enhancement products touted to increase male libido contain Yohimbe, which is an extract from the bark of an African tree. However, what these makers don't tell you is that Yohimbe has potentially dangerous side-effects and, in fact, has been banned in a number of countries for just this reason. For example, it has been shown to dangerously increase blood pressure levels in some people.

Another common herbal combination in some products that claim to increase male libido is: muira puama and maca. Both of these herbs have benefits for low male libido, with muira puama being the better of the two.

However, many products on the market combine the two ingredients. The problem in doing so is that muira puama and maca harbor contrasting alkaloids —- compounds with opposing chemical properties —- that actually cancel each other out, thus negating any potential benefits for low male libido.

That's why, above all, it is absolutely imperative you choose a libido enhancer formulated by a scientist with impeccable credentials. Most of the products for low male libido are created and pitched by marketers who are selling ill-conceived formulations, in an attempt to capitalize on the tremendous current demand for libidio enhancers.

Yes, there are actually certain ingredients that will help with low male libido.

Some of these substances can be applied topically to stimulate blood flow to the penis, whereas others are taken orally as nutritional supplements to help strengthen the sexual organs and the appropriate metabolic pathways required to boost a low male libido.

Some of the more prominent ones include:

1. L-Arginine –- L-Arginine will stimulate the release of nitric oxide into the corpus cavernosum, a large chamber in the upper part of the penis. The key to a full and firm erection is nitric oxide. Upon sexual stimulation, nitric oxide is released in the corpus cavernosum. The nitric oxide activates the enzyme guanylate cyclase, which results in increased levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). The cGMP produces smooth muscle relaxation in the corpus cavernosum, which allows the inflow of blood-—resulting in an erection.

In plain English, nitric oxide is needed to clear the pathway that allows blood to flow into the penis. Thus, if the nitric oxide release is insufficient, an erection will not be achieved.

It's important that any low male libido enhancers using L-Arginine be formulated by a top-notch scientist to ensure efficacy.

2. Muira puama –- an effective herb for male libido, it should not be taken with maca.

3. Epimedium –- also known as "horny goat weed,” it has been used in Asia for thousands of years as a libido enhancer. It works by indirectly increasing the body’s production of testosterone. Studies have shown it does indeed help with low male libido and is one of the most popular libidio enhancers on the market.

4. Tribulus terrestris –- acts as both a libido enhancer and muscle building supplement. It has been clinically proven in some countries to increase male libido, and also works to increase the body’s production of testosterone.

At Beat-Your-Health-Condition we are constantly seeking out new low male libido products to see which ones look most interesting or promising.

Our current pick is Deer Antler Herbal Viagra and Testosterone Booster.

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