When the mood is right and the setting seems to have the perfect lighting, getting intimate with your significant other is a romantic adventure, that is until you start planning for a family and trying to conceive. For many couples, the added pressure of sex with a purpose beyond pleasure can cause an increased amount of stress. If you’re having a hard time, your desire may struggle too.
Boost Your Sex Drive
When trying to conceive, it can be frustrating to find that your plan to start a family has been put on standby. Each new month brings its own set of challenges, potentially causing tension between you and your partner. This can be due to the stress of conceiving or simply the overwhelming stress of day to day life with work factors, family and social obligations all taking a piece of your enthusiasm and adding to increased fatigue and frustration. As time goes on, having sex can seem more like a chore, particularly if your sex drive has dwindled and either partners’ libido has decreased. As conception seems less and less likely to become a reality, the pressure of your lost sex drive will really take a toll on your relationship.
A low libido can be the result of work-related stress, as well as a decrease in hormones like testosterone or estrogen due to prescription drugs or an excessively active lifestyle. A loss in drive can also be attributed to a lack of intimacy and sexual fantasies between both partners. Additionally, excessive smoking and drinking can lead to a decrease in desire and drive. If you’re looking for ways to bring your libido back and boost your baby-making abilities, keep reading.
1. Throw the Sex Schedule Away
Sure, you need to keep track of your cycle, but keeping your sex on a tight schedule can take the thrill and the romance away. Instead of planning what positions to try and where and when to have sex, try to keep the focus on how much you enjoy each other. Once you and your partner are back on track and having sex you enjoy, you can turn the focus back to your pregnancy plans.
2. Actually Get Intimate
Baby-making sex can get pretty black and white. Instead of making it all about conception, make sure to sneak some intimacy in there too. Sex drive works off of moments where we feel closer to each other. Give your lover a bath, a romantic massage, or plan a nice getaway vacation. When searching for intimacy, the goal doesn’t need to be sex. When you rekindle the love in your relationship, the lovemaking will follow.
3. Work It Out
4. Take Care of Yourself
If your sex drive is suffering, now is the time to start taking better care of yourself. Refrain from smoking and drinking, especially if you are hoping to become pregnant. Try to cut out junk food from your diet, replacing them with healthy vegetables and fruits. Taking care of yourself will put you in a better mood, hopefully kick starting your drive as well.
5. Exercise More
Add a few more workouts to your week to build a healthier lifestyle while increasing your sex drive. Whether you opt for running, yoga, swimming or cycling, exercise is the best way to let off any steam that’s been building.
6. Natural Supplements
There are several natural ways to boost your libido. Consider supplements like maca root, zinc, vitamin E, horn-goat weed and ginseng to get your sex drive back in business. Be sure to talk with a doctor or healthcare practitioner before beginning any natural treatments.
Trying for a baby has its own challenges, and a lower sex drive only exacerbates the conception process. Try these six tips to get your juices flowing and bring your A-game back. When things are right among you, your body, and your partner, baby-making will follow.
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