Libido

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Fleming wrote 'Casino Royale', his first novel about the fictional super spy. (Photo: AFP)

Book that serves as an outlet for libido and imagination

Licensed to thrill: Bond author's steamy letters go on sale.

13 Nov 2019 9:45 AM

Overwhelming familial responsibilities are said to be another reason that women have not had sexual gratification. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Here is why women have less sex as they get older

Not only menopause, but several psychological factors can also affect a women’s libido.

13 Aug 2019 2:54 PM

Low libido is a common phenomenon today. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Low on libido? Here are five ways to boost your sex drive

Is your lust tending to rust? Try these simple, effective remedies.

08 Aug 2019 4:55 PM

Following it is mental –health issues which affect 26 per cent of people’s libido and having children and work follow closely with 20 per cent and 18 per cent cases. (Photo: AFP)

Stress is number one libido killer, says study

According to major survey feeling stressed puts people off intimacy more than anything else.

21 Nov 2018 5:14 PM

Somebody who's depressed won't consciously know he's doing it, so you'll probably spot the signs first. (Photo: PIxabay)

5 signs of male depression

Men between the age of 40 and 44 are the most at risk, with this age group recording the highest number of deaths in 2015.

13 Jun 2018 7:02 PM

Among the top aphrodisiac fruits and vegetables are watermelons — hailed by some experts as the “new Viagra”. (Photo: AFP)

Vegetarians have more affairs than meat-eaters, have sex sooner

Study found that 42 per cent vegetarians admitted being unfaithful to a partner, compared with 31 per cent of meat lovers.

31 May 2018 3:23 PM

Studies reveal that one in five men experience a loss in libido. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 5 things you can do to boost libido

From giving a self-confidence boost, to lowering stress levels or eating right kind of food, here are ways to spark up flagging libido.

08 May 2018 3:45 PM

From vaginal shrinking to losing sex drive, here’s what experts say. (Photo: AFP)

Women, find out what happens if you stop having sex

According to Dr Mansberg, when women stop having sex it is possible for their vagina to shrink and it can get worse at lubricating itself.

07 Apr 2018 1:13 PM

Findings suggested that women, who see their sexual desire as variable and rate themselves as likely to have problems with it, are less likely to behave negatively by ignoring or avoiding the sexual problem. (Photo: AFP)

Find out what helps women cope better with low libido

Women who believe their sex drive will change over time are better able to handle difficulties with sexual desire.

05 Apr 2018 7:48 PM

Notably, patients with urological cancers were particularly likely to die by suicide, with rates up to five times higher. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds cancer patients up to five times more likely to take their own life

Researchers have warned that they need more support to identify and treat depression stemming from the condition.

16 Mar 2018 2:30 PM

Everything from stress, children, body image and hormones are just a few of the factors that impact libido. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are ways to boost your libido this Valentine's Day

Libido fluctuates depending on what is going on in a person’s life, and personal and external influences that impact it.

12 Feb 2018 1:22 PM

There are no good treatments available for women suffering from low sexual desire. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists discover the 'kiss hormone' that fuels sex drive

The 'kiss hormone' is kisspeptin affects puberty and fertility.

29 Jan 2018 9:14 PM

The levels of the female hormone, estrogen, begin to fall in their blood which can affect libido and the loss of interest in sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Are you facing loss of libido?

Certain medications can sometimes reduce libido in men, like medication for high blood pressure may prevent ejaculation.

23 Jan 2018 4:12 PM

The overall trend applied to people of both sexes and all races, ages, education levels, income groups and religions, every health status, whether they were married or single and whether or not they had kids. (Photo: Pixabay)

Marijuana use linked to better sexual performance, says study

Study finds frequent marijuana use doesn't impair sexual motivation or performance but rather increases coital frequency.

27 Oct 2017 4:08 PM

According to the study, women in longer relationships are four times more likely to not care about having a passionate night than those in shorter relationships. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women lose interest in having sex with same man in 12 months

Same does not hold true for men as their sexual interest does not fade over time.

14 Sep 2017 2:45 PM

Loving your body matters (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are things that can deprive women of a healthy sex drive

Traumatic experiences in the past and sexual violence can have a huge impact over willingness to have sex in future.

16 Aug 2017 12:59 PM

As long as your brain remains excited and stimulated, the passion between you and your partner will remain like it was when you first laid your hands on each other (Photo: Pixabay)

Games to spice up your sex life

From a bit of ice cream, to hand cuffs, ties and a lot of stimulation, we list ways for you to spice up your life between the sheets.

09 Aug 2017 4:37 PM

Testosterone levels fall due to too much exercise (Photo: Pixabay)

Being 'too fit' can also ruin a man's desire for sex

A lot of men who got too much into fitness reported unwillingness to use their bed for anything other than sleeping.

03 Mar 2017 3:54 PM

Intense exercise can cause a condition called “exercise hypogonadal male condition” where the testosterone hormone and luteinizing hormone are suppressed leading to unsuccessful sex lives. (Photo: Pixabay)

Working out too much can kill your sex drive

Men should not work out more than four to six hours in a week

24 Feb 2017 3:15 PM

Running can make people feel strong and confident (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out if running really helps your sex life

Too much running can possibly cause a drop in testosterone and trigger restlesness and loss of appetite.

05 Feb 2017 4:33 PM

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