Many people around the world experience depression or depressive episodes – for most of them a low sex drive is a known side effect. Since sex is an important part of romantic relationships, this can be very distressing and frustrating… Read more
Libido: A Psychoanalytic Approach
Libido, derived from Latin for desire and lust, was first introduced as a concept by Sigmund Freud (1856-1939). In his psychoanalytic theory, Freud proposed that life drive (Eros) is opposed by the self-destructive death instinct (Thanatos), the interaction of which … Read more
Matching Frequencies – Dealing with Different Sex Drives
Sometimes we find ourselves in relationships with people who have different sex drives from us. Sex drive is the libido, meaning the enthusiasm or interest that a person has in engaging in sexual activity. Sex drive varies from person to … Read more
I Need to Control My High Sex Drive
Sexual libido, or sex drive, refers to a person’s desire for sexual activity. This stems from the basic biological need to reproduce. It is a normal feeling experienced by anyone and it lies on a spectrum, ranging from no sexual … Read more
I am a young man and I have a low sex drive
Sex drive, also known as libido, varies from one individual to the other. When a person experiences low libido, this is defined as a decreased interest in sexual activity. One person may even go through varying levels of libido during … Read more