Relax and minimize stress

Stress makes it difficult to get in the mood, but there may be more going on than just a lack of sex-related energy. Your sexual satisfaction may decrease and your fertility may be affected by stress.

Cortisol (widely known as the “stress hormone"), according to researchers, may help to explain some of these negative impacts of stress. Stress that lasts for a long time raises cortisol levels, which negatively affect testosterone. Testosterone levels often decrease as cortisol levels rise. While milder forms of stress can be lessened with relaxation techniques, severe, unexplained anxiety is often managed with medication. A walk in the woods, meditation, exercise, or socializing with friends are all easy ways to handle stress.