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Hi, finally plucked up the courage to post this! After having my baby 5 months ago my sex drive has been really low. I realise this is normal and I haven't given sex a second thought until recently . I think (and I'm sure my partner does too) that it's about time things got back to normal but I just really don't fancy it. Can anyone recommend a supplement (or anything?!) that may help with low libido? Thank you
Hiya Missy
I find a generous amount of ylang ylang, sandalwood and a few drops of clary sage added to the bath works for me. It seems to stimulate on a mental level aswell as a physically level .
Thanks inner peace, how much sandalwood and ylang ylang do you use?
I use about 6 drops of ylang ylang. (be careful as this can be quite heady if your not used to it ) 3 drops of sandalwood and 3 drops of clary sage.
Alternatively you could use 4-6 drops of sandalwood and lower the drops of ylang ylang. Its a matter of finding out what works better for you . experiment and see what difference it makes and take note of the changes in your body.
If you already have essential oils at home here are a few which have aphrodisiac properties
neroli, rose,patchouli,black pepper,cedarwood,frankincense,ginger and jasmine.
Its worth noting here that maybe you could do with a blend to uplift you and ease your anxieties as opposed to concentrating purely on the aphrodisiac properties. Having suffered with low libido for many years myself I usually need something which puts my mind in gear before I can put my body in gear ( if you know where I'm coming from )
hope this helps
Innerpeace x
Hi Missy,
To give you some direction with regard to supplements...
The herbs sarsaparilla and tribulus help rekindle sexual desire. There are supplements formulated especially for women; look into those.
Hope this helps.
Oy vey honey, give yourself a break! Your baby is only five months old? I'm not surprised you still don't want to have sex. Your hormones will still be all over the place and you will be tired and washed out from birth and looking after the little one.
I second the ylang ylang recommendation. I have also found that patchouli and cinnamon are helpful as "mood" enhancers too.
You need to make sure that you are getting time for you as well. If OH is out at work all day and you are with baby by yourself, and baby falls asleep, then don't use the time baby is sleeping to catch up with housework. The hell with that! Use the time to catch up on your sleep. The housework can be done anytime.
Be kind to yourself. Things will come right.