In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik discusses the complex topic of low sexual desire. She delves into the prevalence of low libido in both men and women, highlighting the various factors that can impact sexual desire, including medications, relationship issues, stress, and psychological disorders. Dr. Malik shares insights on the role of the brain in sexual desire, as well as the potential impact of mindfulness practice, nutrition, sleep, and exercise on improving sexual function. She also explores the use of supplements, medications, and hormone replacement therapy as potential interventions. Join us as we explore the multifaceted nature of sexual desire and the potential strategies for addressing low libido.

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▶️Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:23 - Understanding the Prevalence of Low Sexual Desire and Its Impact
08:49 - The Role of the Brain in Sexual Desire: Neurological Signal Pathways
13:20 - Medications and Their Influence on Sexual Desire
18:45 - Relationship Issues, Stress, and Psychological Factors in Low Sexual Desire
24:10 - The Impact of Mindfulness Practice on Body Image and Sexual Satisfaction
29:57 - Nutritional and Lifestyle Factors Affecting Sexual Desire
34:18 - Scheduling Intimacy and its Role in Awakening Desire
39:02 - Communicating with Your Partner for a Fulfilling Sex Life
43:50 - Medical Solutions for Low Libido:
48:15 - Conclusion

Truth and consequences: Using the bogus pipeline to examine sex differences in self‐reported sexuality:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224490309552164

Standard Operational Procedures for Low Sexual Desire in Men:
https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article/10/1/94/6941171?searchresult=1

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder:
https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(16)30596-1/fulltext

Sleep and libido in men with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1389945718305161

Sleep, Sleep Disorders, and Sexual Dysfunction:
https://synapse.koreamed.org/articles/1130516

Genital vibration for sexual function and enhancement: a review of evidence:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7678782/

Association of mindfulness with female sexual dysfunction:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2022.02.002

Mindfulness-Based Therapies for Sexual Dysfunction: a Review of Potential Theory-Based Mechanisms of Change:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12671-016-0652-3

How Does Paying Attention Improve Sexual Functioning in Women? A Review of Mechanisms:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sxmr.2017.01.005

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Rena Malik, MD is a urologist and pelvic surgeon on youtube to educate people about all things urology including erectile dysfunction, how to increase testosterone, problems with sex, premature ejaculation, urinary leakage, or incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary tract infections, prostate issues and more.

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