Increasing Sex Drive

Updated on September 21, 2009
M.B. asks from Sherman, IL
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Good Morning,
Does anyone have any suggestions on increasing my sex drive? Mine is little to none and my husbands is very normal and so as you can imagine this is an issue. I am attracted to my husband and love him very much and will try anything to increase my drive.
Thank you all very much for your suggestions!

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J.M.

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Just do it! Once things get going you will be into it. Just make a point to do it...in the morning is fun and exciting and a great way to start the day, especially when you know you are going to have a crazy day and be exhausted when it is over.
Make a date night if you have to, send the kids to their grandparents for the weekend...do something, anything to reconnect with your husband. Good Sex = Good Marriage!

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M.H.

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You have so much good advice already!

I just suggest that in addition to everything else that has been suggested...
JUST DO IT! Funny thing is, the more you do it, the more you think you need it. Get those good endorphins going and soon you will be hooked! Go with the flow! Not everytime has to be elaborate and drawn out, nothing wrong with a quickie in the bathroom and then your really reved up by bedtime! Try some dirty texts to your hubby during the day. Maybe send him a naughty picture, feel like your living on the edge. Make some excitement for yourself!

Good Luck!

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R.Y.

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I didn't see anyone mention this one - but there are some fun games that can help move things along a bit - actually just increasing amount of foreplay, with a competitive edge. There could be reward for winner of the game, of course other than the obvious sexual connection, but what keeps the competition going is wanting that great reward!....I once won a full body massage from hubbie. WAS THE BEST!

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L.A.

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I understand. I have been there. As everyone else has said, sometimes you just have to do it. Once things start it is pretty easy to get in the mood.

Try date nights, send the kids to a sitter and have a romantic evening at home.

Think about sex during

the day, or play out an evening in your head. Maybe you have to schedule sex for certain nights, and then you can be ready and be thinking about it all day.

Read a racy novel.

** Yes I had forgotten to mention sending texts and pictures. We used to do this however since my hubby has a company phone and companies are watching everything now, we just send things to each other personal email.

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B.Z.

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I totally agree about just doing it! I spoke with my gyno about this issue for me and my sex drive, and her medical advice was to have a glass of wine. It is the single most effective treatment for me ;)

I recommend having some kind of lube to help you along... once going, I'm sure that your mind and body will sync up and things will progress quite nicely.

Good luck!

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N.L.

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I am in the same boat as you. I also thought about mentioning this issue to my Gyne, cause my friend said it is because I am on the pill. I think it is also because at night I am exhausted, and that is the last thing on my mind. There are some days I look at my husband and he is the hottest thing in the world. Other days, I don't want him near me. He is having major stress issues at his job, so when he complains to me about that, it is a major turnoff and sex is the last thing on my mind. Last night, I asked him if we could play make-out game, like when we first dated. Sounds corny, but we passionately made out for a least a 1/2 hour, which then got me in the mood. I told him I need more romance then just, Let's do it honey! Also, I find a good "adult movie" or a good "battery toy" can help get me in the mood.

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A.R.

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If you don't already, you should try working out. Nothing makes you feel sexier than taking care of your body. This isn't for cosmetic reasons, although those are great, too. When you work out, even for fifteen minutes a day, your body releases endorphines which make you feel desirable. Also, take a multivitamin. If none of this works, visit a tasteful romantic store, but a nightie that makes you look great, and flaunt it! Pretend it and it will be!

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