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Ask Dr. Laura Berman

Holistic Treatments for Low Libido?

Q: Are there any holistic treatments for a low libido? I am going through menopause and have chronic pain, which is affecting my sex drive.

— Glenda, Maryland

A: 

There are many holistic treatments available tomenopausal women suffering from low libido. Speak with your doctor before beginning any herbal regime, though, and be aware that herbal products can have an effect on other medical conditions or interact with medications you are taking.

Here are some holistic treatments you can consider: Black cohosh may help reduce vaginal dryness, damiana leaf is said to increase circulation and sensation in the genitals, licorice root may increase testosterone levels (which in turn will improve your libido), and I-arginine may increase blood flow to the genital region, helping with lubrication and clitoral sensation.

There is also an all-natural botanical oil called Zestra. It can be applied to the genitals before foreplay and works to create a tingling sensation. In clinical trials, Zestra was proven to enhance sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm ability. It also works superbly as a lubricant.

Learn more in the Everyday Health Sexual Health Center.

Last Updated: 08/20/2007

Laura Berman, PhD, is a leading sex and relationship educator and therapist, popular TV and radio host, New York Times best-selling author, and assistant clinical professor of ob-gyn and psychiatry at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago.