Have you lost that lovin’ feeling? There are many things that can have a negative effect on your sex drive, including psychological, physical, and emotional problems. And while there are an increasing number of prescription drugs available to help with a lost libido, there are effective natural options as well. Keep reading for the lowdown on six herbs that will help rev up your sex drive.

What’s causing your lost lovin’ feeling?
A low sex drive could be caused by any number of things going on in your life. For instance, the psychological changes that occur during midlife can interfere with mental and physical health. Advancing age can also lead to a change in body metabolism, resulting in a lack of desire or poor energy. Poor circulation is responsible for many of the physical and mental symptoms associated with aging. Other causes for a lack of virility could be attributed to injury, illness, and medication, but one of the biggest obstacles to a satisfying sex life is stress.

Reducing stress and having a positive mental attitude can put you in the proper frame of mind to enjoy sex again. If you can’t avoid the things that are stressing you out, manage stress with a well-balanced diet, plenty of rest, and regular exercise.

Natural Sex-Boosting Options
If the above tactics don’t bring back the level of sexual satisfaction that you desire, give natural supplements a try. Herbal remedies have been used to naturally boost the libido for centuries. Taken over time, herbal alternatives can restore underlying imbalances that may be contributing to a low sex drive.

The following herbs used in combination may be useful: ginkgo biloba, saw palmetto, panax ginseng, damiana, milk thistle and tribulus terrestris.

Ginkgo Biloba. Improved blood circulation can be beneficial for erectile dysfunction, and ginkgo biloba extract is known to be beneficial for better blood circulation.

Panax ginseng. Long used and respected throughout history as a rejuvenator, an invigorator, and a powerful aphrodisiac.

Tribulus terrestris. This Ayurvedic herb helps improve men's libido and prolongs the duration of erection.

Saw palmetto. This herb helps inhibit the conversion of the male hormone testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. An excess of the dihydrotestosterone could lead to benign prostatic hyperplasia, a condition that may interfere with sexual function.

Milk thistle. Traditionally used to improve liver function. An unhealthy liver can excessively produce a type of protein that binds the sex hormone, resulting in poor libido.

Damiana. Has a strong and longstanding reputation as an aphrodisiac in South America.

Before taking any of these herbs, consult with a medical professional or other healthcare provider to ensure that they won’t be harmful to your current medical condition or interfere with any other medications and supplements that you may already be taking. You can learn more about each of these herbs in the glossary on AlternativeHealthJournal.com!