i have been trying a low carb diet. not as strict as atkins, but just very low carb. i'm losing weight, but in the process i feel a drastic decline in my sex drive. is this normal? has anyone else had this happen on a low-carb diet.

Well if you are on a diet you are naturally going to have less energy and therefore have less energy for your sex drive. However, this effect is most common with low protein diets rather than low carb.

But if you really find it a problem, for the love of God eat something!

yes, it makes sense now that i think about it. my diet has been lower than usual in the amount of protein. i'll add more protein to my diet and hopefully feel better soon.

do you have any suggestions of high protein foods that are low in fat and cals?

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You know what's funny, I have the same problem when I'm dieting and what not. I think it's the new diet patterns ruining my sex drive. I just started too and was looking for information on dieting and the female sex drive...

Glad I'm not the only one.

How did you rejuvenate it?

honest, you certainly aren't the only one. once i started eating more protein (and fats) my sex drive got a lot better again. i also started savoring a small piece of dark chocolate every day as a treat. i love chocolate and it really lifts my spirit and puts me in a better mood.

so, to answer your question, yes eating more foods high in protein helped. i try to eat lean proteins when i can, like fish and lean meats. i also make protein shakes with chocolate soy powder and skim milk. i can't really say if it's the fats or the protein that has made the difference, but either way it seems to work.

i hope it turns around for you soon. darn dieting, if it's not one thing it's another .

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