Low libido in your luteal phase
Low libido is reduced sexual desire compared with your higher-energy days. In your luteal phase it tends to flare because progesterone rises and then falls in the days before your period, which can bring on low libido.
What's happening in your luteal phase
Progesterone rises then falls. Energy tapers, cravings and bloating can appear, and slower strength work plus magnesium-rich food help.
What to eat
How to move
movement that boosts circulation and mood can gently lift desire.
Quick relief
- Expect desire to ebb and flow with the cycle, which is normal.
- Sleep and stress management matter more than any single food.
- Connection and lower stress often matter more than libido tricks.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do I get low libido in my luteal phase?
In your luteal phase, progesterone rises and then falls in the days before your period, which can bring on low libido.
What should I eat for low libido?
Foods that help include salmon, dark chocolate, avocado, beets.