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The Connection Between Mental Health, Libido and Health
It is no secret that our mental health is linked to the health of the rest of our body, mind, and spirit. This includes our sex life and libido. Mental health can affect our sexual desire and libido, and vice-versa. Mental health and libido are closely interconnected and each directly affects the other. Understanding this connection and knowing how to manage it can bring balance and wellbeing to our lives.
How Does Mental Health Affect Libido?
A person’s mental health can have an enormous impact on libido and sex drive. For example, anxiety can lead to distraction and difficulty in relaxing enough to engage in sexual activity. Depression can lower libido and contribute to feelings of worthlessness or feelings of undesirability, making the person less motivated to engage in sex.
How Does Libido Affect Mental Health?
The reverse is also true: libido can affect mental health. If libido is too low, it can lead to feelings of envy, sadness and even shame. Low libido can contribute to anxiety and depression. What’s more, women who struggle with low libido often feel their relationship is at risk and this can lead to more stress, conflict and eventually a breakdown of the relationship.
Managing the Connection
The key to managing this connection between mental health, libido and health is to create harmony between the mind and body. This can be done through stress management, meditation and other activities that create a sense of balance and wellbeing, such as yoga, massage, and acupuncture. Additionally, understanding the connection is also beneficial, as recognizing it can help with anxiety and depression. Speak to a mental health professional if these emotions become overwhelming.
Finally, learn how to communicate openly with your partner so that you can both understand each other and engage in a healthy sexual relationship. Open and honest communication is essential for maintaining a healthy libido and to achieving harmony between your mind, body and spirit.
