Low libido in your ovulatory phase
Low libido is reduced sexual desire compared with your higher-energy days. In your ovulatory phase it tends to flare because estrogen and testosterone peak and then drop sharply after the egg releases, which can bring on low libido.
What's happening in your ovulatory phase
Estrogen and testosterone peak around ovulation. Confidence, libido, and verbal energy are highest, and skin often looks its best.
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.
Sync your whole cycle, automatically
PhaseBloom builds your meals, workouts, and skincare around your exact cycle phase, day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I get low libido in my ovulatory phase?
In your ovulatory phase, estrogen and testosterone peak and then drop sharply after the egg releases, which can bring on low libido.
What should I eat for low libido?
Foods that help include salmon, dark chocolate, avocado, beets.