Natural treatments for menopause and libido

You’ve probably come specifically to this page because you are interested in taking a more natural approach to treating your menopause libido loss. There’s a combination of options you can try, they all come at a cost and it’s whether your budget can sustain this in the long term.

Physiotherapy for menopause loss of libido

The stress of menopause may actually manifest in muscle tension in your pelvic floor. Christien Bird is a Women's Health Physiotherapist from the White Hart Clinic, she told Positive Pause that women may need more physiological help to relieve tension. Read our blog that offers helpful tips and advice on menopause and painful of sex.

Sex therapy and counselling

A sex therapist will look at your relationship problems in much the same way as other therapists do. A therapists aim is to empower couples to understand the nature and sources of their sexual problems and better express their sexual needs.

Sex therapy versus counselling; If your sexual problem is mainly a relationship issues, you and your partner may benefit from standard couples counseling. Sex therapy typically involves a lot of talking and sharing to help you and your partner assess the problem and identify factors, thoughts, and behaviours that might be contributing to your low libido or lack of sexual desire. Both sex therapy and counselling can bring benefits by helping you and your partner to take fresh look at your intimacy and arousal during menopause.

Can acupuncture help menopause low libido?

Acupuncture can be used to strengthen and enhance sexual health. Acupuncture focuses on the person as a whole, so a practitioner would look at your emotional and physical well-being in helping to improve libido. Look at the British Acupuncture Council website for a practitioner near you. 

Traditional Chinese medicine and loss of libido

Chinese medicine sees an imbalance of the energy systems (Qi) and targets the heart and kidneys to help with menopause symptoms. Try Horny Goat Weed, which couldn’t be more aptly named, and claims to boost natural levels of testosterone. We haven’t tried it, but let us know if you have and it worked for you.

Aromatherapy to boost menopause libido

Fragrance in essential oils may stimulate an emotional response boosting your mood and increasing your libido. Try:

·     Lavender: thought to balance out hormones. Put a drop on your wrist or behind your ears.

·     Ylang Ylang: thought to enhance sexual energy. Burn it in a diffuser.

Can homeopathy help improve menopause low libido?

Homeopathy treats the whole person rather than one particular symptom, so in theory, your libido could benefit from a homeopathic consultation.