{"id":344,"date":"2018-03-13T01:53:57","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T01:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=344"},"modified":"2018-08-20T05:46:02","modified_gmt":"2018-08-20T05:46:02","slug":"male-hormones-libido-infertility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/03\/male-hormones-libido-infertility\/","title":{"rendered":"This One\u2019s for the Boys (and the Women and Partners That Love Them): Male Libido, Hormones, Fertility, and Essential Oils- Part I"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Last week, we explored<\/a> the importance of physical connection and intimacy in relationships. Libido and sex drive are influenced by a variety of interacting factors<\/a> that are biological, emotional, and psychological. Focusing solely on addressing one aspect, such as hormones or physiological responses, is often just treating one symptom in a complex condition. It does not account for the impact of relationship quality<\/a> and emotional coherence<\/a> on health. For example, someone may have restored hormonal balance and an increase in sex drive, but continual arguing with their spouse or the inability to deal with stress in a productive way will quickly drive the hormones into disharmony. This will bring the libido back down, with the possibility of other symptoms arising. (source<\/a>, source<\/a>, source<\/a>, source<\/a>, source,<\/a> source<\/a>, source<\/a>)<\/p>\n

This week, as promised,<\/a> I will address several common concerns for men- male libido, hormonal health, and infertility. I will also give some empowering information on how essential oils can support these areas.<\/p>\n

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Male Libido and Essential Oils<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Male libido issues and erectile dysfunction are more common than the media and societal stereotypes portray. One out of five men are reported to have low sexual desire. (source<\/a>) This is associated with diabetes and cardiovascular issues and is also linked to hormones, pelvic trauma, psychological factors, neurological disorders, organic causes, medications, lifestyle factors, and penile disease. (source,<\/a> source,<\/a> source<\/a>, source<\/a>, source<\/a>, source<\/a>, source<\/a>, source<\/a>, source)<\/a><\/p>\n

Previously, we discovered that mind-body practices and essential oils can support<\/a> hormone, emotional, and stress instigators. I also discussed various cardiovascular triggers that ultimately lead to three finite responses: oxidative stress, immune dysfunction, and inflammation. Essential oils can modulate these triggers and responses<\/a>. Therefore, these secondary metabolites can be used to support circulatory health and overall wellness<\/a> due to their versatile actions<\/a>. Combine this with a functional and naturopathic approach, and hearts and other systems can beat in harmony again!<\/p>\n

In a previous blog<\/a>, I described how rose oil was shown to help male libido in those taking antidepressants. You can read the full study here.<\/a> Rather than manipulating one physiological response, rose oil has been shown to have many actions including<\/a>:<\/p>\n