In fact, 40 per cent of women note a lag in their libido with a smaller 30 per cent for men. Have you lost your lust for love. Most people at one time or another will experience some form of decreased libido. Do you find yourself suffering from a low libido, that you just don't feel like the intimacy in your relationship is measuring up.

Libido is the term commonly used to refer to ones sexual desire or sex drive. A person suffering from low libido will find they have a reduced sexual desire, have less frequent thoughts about sex, they may be reluctant to initiate sex and this can be for as long as weeks or even months. Sexual desire can actually be compared to the desire for food, a little like an appetite. As we age we generally take on more responsibilities and the daily grind becomes filled with stress and fatigue, work pressure, illnesses, finance and even the kids it really seems there is actually less time for sex.

In some cases men and women can lose their appetite for love and this can cause strains in a relationship or on ones self esteem.