10 Things You Didn’t Realise Were Killing Your Libido

7. You’re Neglecting Exercise

You don’t need to be rocking a six-pack to enjoy some sex, but getting regular exercise makes more of a difference than you think. Too often, it’s neglected to make�more time for sex, but when the libido has dipped, that time makes no difference. Regular exercise increases blood flow, creates an endorphin rush, and just makes everything feel so damn good!

8. You’ve Put On Weight

Weight by itself can have an effect on libido because the increase in fat cells can change the balance of sex hormones in our bodies. However, that’s not really the main reason that gaining weight can lessen your sex drive. Weight also impacts on a person’s emotional state and physical health, making them feel less motivated or less confident to have sex regularly.

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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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