Chronic inflammation is a hidden driver of many age-related changes including declines in libido and sexual wellness.
How inflammation affects libido and sexual function:
✅ Damages blood vessels → reduces blood flow and impairs arousal
✅ Increases oxidative stress → damages hormones and neurotransmitters that drive sexual desire
✅ Elevates cortisol → suppresses sex hormone production
✅ Impairs testosterone and estrogen balance → lowers libido
✅ Disrupts gut health → promotes systemic inflammation and mood changes
Signs inflammation may be impacting sexual health:
✅ Reduced libido and intimacy motivation
✅ Erectile dysfunction or performance changes
✅ Fatigue and mood instability
✅ Skin changes → linked to inflammation and hormone shifts
✅ Joint pain or systemic stiffness → affects body image and sexual desire
How to combat inflammation to support libido and healthy aging:
✅ Follow an anti-inflammatory diet → rich in polyphenols, omega-3s, and fiber
✅ Manage blood sugar → stabilize insulin and reduce inflammation
✅ Support gut health → modulates inflammation and hormone metabolism
✅ Engage in regular movement → enhances circulation and mood
✅ Manage stress → lowers cortisol and systemic inflammatory markers
At The Natural Way Health Clinic, we help patients implement strategies to reduce inflammation and support sexual vitality and resilience through every stage of life.
📅 Book an appointment now with one of our Naturopathic Doctors and take the first step toward healthy aging.
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