A low libido can significantly impact your life, both personally and in relationships. It may lead to decreased sexual interest, reduced performance in bed and even relationship problems.
Testosterone is closely linked to libido and plays a central role in stimulating and maintaining sexual desire. Testosterone influences your sex drive in several ways:
Emotional effect: Testosterone affects mood and emotions. This can lead to increased feelings of desire and sexual attraction towards a partner.
Physical effect: The hormone is important for the blood flow to the sexual organs. It is essential for achieving and maintaining an erection in men and for arousal and lubrication in women.
Cognitive effect: Testosterone can also influence our thoughts and fantasies. This makes us more likely to think about and desire sex.
When testosterone is deficient, all these aspects of libido can be affected, resulting in a decline in sexual interest.