Libido

[angelstar]

Hi all

I appologise if my question is offensive but I wanted to know if it is a side effect or if its just me!

Its now day 7 on Induction and I'm suffering a loss of libido. I just wanted to know if anyone else had experienced it?

Thanks

[Richt]

Re: Libido

Angelstar, this could be a topic for you to start in the womens forum. Its likely you will get more "insightful answers" if its there.

Personally, my libido has never suffered, in fact it just got stronger. But then I am male, it may be different for ladies.

Sorry I couldnt help more.

Rich

[Laurenfra]

Re: Libido

On day 7 you may still be feeling a little bit of Atkins flu. A flu like feeling you get for a few days as you body is going thru carb with drawl. That couls explain why you are not feeling as usual. Give it one more week. I bet it will be back and maybe more

[burtonator]

Re: Libido

The Atkins flu portion might be a good point....

I havent' noticed any other loss in libido.....

My theory is that when you loose more weight you'll have more energy

Kevin

[meena-beena]

Re: Libido

I think the same deal applies with both men and women here. Once you drop pounds, you feel better--and sexier--and libido goes up.

This is a helpful article and has a few tips to rev up that area of our lives:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/102/106815.htm

Happy reading!

[presidentholmes]

Re: Libido

I have the opposite prob, my libido has gone through the roof.
I also have tons more energy but on a down side get much less sleep.

[SugarFreeSheila]

Re: Libido

Maybe as you progress with your weight loss in Atkins, you will find that the positivity will ultimately bring about an increase in libido?

[faith*hope*love]

Re: Libido

I lost mine too the first week and after I started to lose weight it came back and stronger then ever, I think due to the fact that I felt sexy again, and thin. dont stress about it the first week of atkins you get tired alot and its natural to lose your drive when your tired.

[Thinker]

Re: Libido

I lost mine too the first week and after I started to lose weight it came back and stronger then ever, I think due to the fact that I felt sexy again, and thin. dont stress about it the first week of atkins you get tired alot and its natural to lose your drive when your tired.

I agree. Frankly, I find being in Ketosis seems to provide excessive ...well...incentive. Once in induction (and through the flu) I find libido ...expands...quite a bit.

Anyone else notice this?

[angelstar]

Re: Libido

Hi all

Thank you for your help and advice. I'm glad to know that I wasnt the only one!

Definately looking 4ward to it increasing as the pounds drop off!

xxx

[Heidi3]

Re: Libido

I think you will be shocked at how much libido you have when the pounds start dropping

I never did have a lull and sometimes I think sometimes my husband wishes for one!!!

but ...I think when you become intensly focused on something ...especially in the beginning the libido can get knocked to the side for a bit...

I say keep having lots of sex it is good for you...feels great and will help you find your libido again that is for sure!!!

if you had a good sex drive a few weeks ago ..then you will have one again just keep trying ..practice makes perfect

[Momtofour]

Re: Libido

It definately increased for me. Something to look forward to.