How Anabolic Steroids Affect Your Sex Drive

Your libido is, well, essential. That is an understatement. If you can’t feel like a man, no use looking like the best built one. Okay, some things are known about male sex drive, many things are not. We will focus on what we do know, and, what the majority of cases I’ve seen have taught me. We have already mentioned much of the effect of DHT on the sex drive in the DHT section, however, we can expand a bit and give you some more useful and practical information. With respect to anabolic steroids, the male sex drive is affected by the following.

I. The androgenicity of the drug(s) used. II. The aromatizing qualities of the drug(s) used. III. The progestagenic influence of the drug. IV. The total amount of drug(s) in the system at any give time.

I. First, the androgenicity of the drug. In general, anabolic steroids that are highly androgenic have an intense affect on the libido. Authors will argue expertise about which drugs are more and less androgenic. You’ll read that deca is moderate, then you’ll read its very androgenic, you’ll read that winstrol is anabolic, then you’ll read its more androgenic…bla, bla, bla. Here is the empirical facts in most (again not all, and there are some exceptions) cases. Testosterone makes you horny. Unless you have been on a cycle forever with no break, the first few days and weeks of test use definitely increase sex drive. Dianabol is also a popular one for making juicers super horny. These drugs in almost all of the literature are known “androgenic drugs”. These are two no brainers. This is just the ground level illustration of anabolic steroids having a positive affect on sex drive.

Nandrolone, as we’ve mentioned has a lessening affect on the sex drive. This is variable from person to person as we’ve stated previously, but is largely related to dosage. The reasons why we have discussed in the DHT section. Whether or not you agree or whatever you’ve read that may be different is always informative. Hey, the more you read, the better off you’ll be. Just be careful to pick and choose the advice you follow wisely. Okay, anyway, we all know deca has a negative affect on your sex drive. This also means that other esters of the drug such as the old school Laurabolin (nandrolone laurate) the eleven ester chain form of deca will have a similar affect if used in a similar dosage pattern. The half-life is very close to deca but exceeds it by a few days. The literature often says two weeks or more, but from experience, I’d say deca five to six days, and laurabolin, eight to ten. The shorter acting versions such an nandrolone phenylpropionate will also have the same affect. Also, the onset of phenylprop will be faster which will probably cause you to notice a decreased sex drive earlier in your cycle. Remember that many side affects with anabolic steroids are duration dependent as well as dosage dependent and you may not always experience the effects listed in the information sources you read and study.

Trenbolone is interesting because much of what you read will end in two truths. Number one, it is androgenic (some literature actually says six times more androgenic thatn testosterone), and two, it is a progesterone derived drug. This sounds like a paradox. For functional purposes, tren is a hearty androgen that also has a chemical structure that is very similar to progesterone. Trenbolone is also non-aromatizing. The real world application is that tren can make you strong and grow like you are on test, without the water weight (there will be no estrogen), and without the increased sex drive caused by testosterone (because of tren’s anti-libido progestagenic affect).

II. Aromatizing drugs affect your natural testosterone production by interfering with the classic feed-back loop. Most know that hight estrogen levels affect your pituitary gland and shuts down your body’s natural production of testosterone. The pituitary gland is a master regulator of hormonal levels. Actually, it is controlled by the true master gland, the hypothalamus…but this can get confusing and will take us off topic. For now, just know that the pituitary senses high estrogen or progesterone, and shuts off a hormone called leutinizing hormone or LH. LH travels from the pituitary to the testes, finds specific cells called Leydig cells, and tells the Leydig cells to kick out some test. If you interefere with this message, you interfere with natural testosterone production. This is called the hypo-thalamic-pituitary-testicular-axis. All this means is a loop that senses estrogen or progesterone levels for the purpose of regulating testosterone. This is also the very loop that makes anti-estrogenic drugs effective at increasing your testosterone levels post cycle.

Once your system is clean from anabolics (days to weeks depending on the dosage and drugs used), use of anti-estrogens work to block the estrogen from the pituitary, thereby telling the pituitary, “hey, we don’t have enough testosterone round these parts, fire some up there Billy Bob”. The pituitary then sends/ allows LH to be produced once again where it then travels to the Leydig cells of the testes, and stimulates the machinery to turn back on. You will know when this happens because this is when you can first tell that your balls are getting bigger again, your energy level comes back up, you start to feel good again since being off, etc. Common drugs that aromatize include the nandrolones, dianabol and all the testosterone esters. The rest of the anabolic steroids are constantly disagreed upon amongst gurus, and their outcomes are not definitive enough to mention in detail, whether you are considering the likelihood of chemical structures, or empirical real world effects. After all, deca, test and d-bol are the drugs most used that will be the major culprits with regards to aromatization. I know, you all have probably known someone who has gotten some nasty estrogenic type side effects from some other drug besides deca, test or d-bol. Those side effects come from other root causes…However you look at it, estrogenic affects from anabolic steroids serve to decrease sex drive by shutting off your natural supply.

Only if the drugs are androgenic enough and affect the sexual areas of your brain in just the right way will the drug cancel its own affects and increase sex drive. Your individual biochemistry comes into play with many of the sexual highs and lows of anabolic steroid usage, it takes individual experience to know what you need and when. But the information found here will hopefully take much of the guesswork out of your experiences.

III. Progestagenic Affects of drugs are often over-looked. This is because most individuals do not know how potent progesterone really is in the body. All you ever really here is the bad stuff about estrogen. Well, progesterone my friends can be pretty nasty. Remember what we've said about sex offenders and progesterone. the govenment itself uses progesterone treatment to kill the sex drive of male sex offenders in order to help control their cravings. If it works on a freak, it will definitely work on a normal person. Don't forget, progesterone kills sex drive in the male.

Low Testosterone and Your Sex Life

Having a low testosterone level can affect your energy level and your mood. Most men who have low testosterone also report having a diminished sex drive and trouble getting and maintaining an erection, also called erectile dysfunction. Low testosterone is a common condition that's often overlooked because its symptoms are similar to those of many other health issues. Despite the impact that it can have on their lives and sexual relationships, most men with low testosterone are not getting treated.

Studies have suggested that 2 million to 13 million men in the United States have low testosterone, with increasing age as the primary risk factor. Decreased energy, loss of sex drive, or libido, and erectile dysfunction are the three most common symptoms of low testosterone.

The Impact of Low Testosterone on Your Sex Life

"Testosterone is essential to sexual function, through effects on both the brain and sexual organs. Studies demonstrate a reduction in frequency, amplitude, and rigidity of erection in men with low testosterone. Testosterone also affects energy level, which may contribute to a decreased interest in sex," says Dr. Fenig.

Many men with type 2 diabetes also have symptoms of low testosterone, and yet a survey released by the American Diabetes Association found that many men with low testosterone and erectile dysfunction were unaware that they had a treatable condition and felt frustrated, but had not talked about the issue with their doctors or sexual partners.

Talking to Your Partner About Low Testosterone

For many men, sex is a difficult issue to talk about with their spouse or partner. Many men feel embarrassed and may lack the skills to bring up these issues.

“While some men are uncomfortable discussing sexual issues with their partner, it can be comforting to know there may be a medical reason for decreased libido or energy,” Fenig says. "This affects the sex life of both partners and becomes a ‘couples’ issue. For that reason, men should be encouraged to discuss their feelings with their partners and, if diagnosed with low testosterone, discuss potential treatment options."

Here are some other tips that can help:

    Your partner’s worried, too. If you have noticed a problem with your sex life, your partner probably has, too. He or she may interpret this as a lack of interest — or a sign of interest in someone else. The longer you delay getting the problem out in the open, the more damage it can do to your relationship.
    Find the right time. It's best to tell your partner ahead of time that you have an important concern, and then plan a time when you can talk in total privacy without interruptions.
    Get the facts. If you're reading this, you already have some information to work with. Low testosterone is a medical problem, not a sign of weakness, and in most cases, it can be treated. The more you and your partner know about low testosterone, the easier it is to deal with.
    Work together. Low testosterone is a health issue you can address together. You may want to ask your partner to go with you to your doctor's appointment. Develop a plan of action and get started.

“Most men will be surprised about how willing their partner is to discuss sexual matters with them and how supportive they can be through the treatment process," Fenig notes. "In addition, previously unrecognized issues regarding female sexual dysfunction may be present, which can also be evaluated by an appropriate specialist."

If you're an older man, you may think a decreased interest in sex is normal. But although there is a gradual decline in testosterone as men age, any loss of interest in sex can be a sign of a medical problem and should be discussed with your doctor. It is not an inevitable part of growing older.

Getting Help for Low Testosterone

"If a man suspects he is experiencing low testosterone, it’s important he see a physician, as there are many ways to diagnose and treat the condition,” says Fenig. “I have had success treating low testosterone and erectile dysfunction patients with testosterone supplementation using gel, patches, or injectable anabolic steroids. Combining supplementation with medications for erectile dysfunction often results in optimal improvement in sexual wellness."

The Monotony of Sexual Life

If your sex life has become monotonous and predictable, almost ad nauseam, urgently take action. Let the sex will be the first thing you do in the morning, but not the last - in the evening. Do it in a new situation, the new clothes, a new mood. Even the most amazing lover get bored if you learned by heart all his tricks.
In the initial period of the intimate relationship or marriage, about the monotony of the question was not. Mutual attraction and impatience were forced to have sex in a variety of settings and with all possible variety of poses and techniques. But over time, something that was new, it has become commonplace, and even boring.

► Reason

Sexual partners are getting used to each other. This is entirely natural and in many ways is good, because it provides comfort in sexual relationships. However, as noted by psychologists, the habit of the constant presence of each other leads to the fact that the mutual interest and attention fade down to the fact that the spouses can not even feel the need to talk to.
The fact that the familiar and routine, including sex becomes boring. A person does not tend to keep the attention on something for a long time. Variety is necessary in all aspects of life - for work, for food, and, of course, sex.

► Did you know?

Why is it difficult for a long time remain faithful to the same sexual partner? The fact there are biological reasons. Over millions of years of evolution of the human species developed a penchant for sexual variety, which is part of the successful strategy of reproduction. The human being is not intended by nature limited to one sexual partner, so that sexual boredom, conjugate with monogamy, it is quite reasonable.
Multiple sex better ensure the preservation and multiplication of genes in the progeny of a given individual, it is ultimately the goal of reproductive behavior. But that does not mean that a person a slave to his genes. Is inherent in the people to unite in pairs, even in cultures where traditional multiple sexual contacts.
Long-term success and, therefore, happy sexual relationship - a complex physiological task, however, it is solved.

► How serious

Sometimes you just have to realize that you have been routine. The man often afraid to admit it and thinks with himself something wrong or that the recognition in the habit of traumatic sexual partner.

► Solutions

Take the first step. Do not assume in advance that your partner does not want to think about how to break the monotony of the relationship. If you get bored, then, most likely, and it, too. Are not boring people themselves, and the relationship between them. If you have a good idea is born, your partner is likely to support it.
Play by the rules. Introduction Comic rules - a wonderful way to make a spicy sex life. Announce that today "Night of the Three Positions," or "Night Bust" or "Night of Sex Standing." Anything you like - as long as it winds you and your partner. Boredom is the law. Coming up with rules that ban the habitual posture. For example, a three-month ban traditional "missionary posture. Or a week disable themselves having sex in bed. This will not restrict your sex life, but instead will discover new and exciting opportunities.
Conquer over. Re-test with a regular sexual partner of the effect of the first meeting. Behave as in the days of the start of your acquaintance. Seduce her! However, for such a role-playing game is imperative voluntary and ownership partner.

► Alternative Approaches

Erotic movies. They will help to awaken the imagination of partners to each other and to breathe new life into sex. But only if you both do not have anything against it. By no means all women like to watch these movies.
For those who agree, you should choose a film with a meaningful story, not devoid of romanticism, the rough pornography without a hint of feelings can have an effect opposite to the desired.

► Adult toys.

Try the special adaptations of the store intimate accessories such as vibrators for women. Their selection is great, so visit the store together with partner-Perches. Men will help ring, wear pas base of the penis which prevents the outflow of blood and maintain an erection.
The ring should not be worn for more than 30 consecutive minutes pas can stop blood flow to the penis and cause damage to tissues.


► Prevention

Sex should be a priority. One of the saddest consequences of the intense rhythm of modern life that many put off sex "for later". You work, it works, and you have children. So if the usual time for sex occurs late at night, after exhausting daily worries, success is unlikely, and therefore, the interest will fade. How can I enjoy sex when you are not able to enjoy anything?

Be sure to allocate time for sex. Choose the right time to nothing to prevent you.