women on bodybuilding and muscle-strengthening bandwagon
More women are joining the bodybuilding and muscle-strengthening bandwagon. And it is reasonable to be curious about the effects of bodybuilding on your sex drive. Do female bodybuilders experience a drop in libido?
At first glance, it may seem plausible because while the number may be increasing, it is still low. It is easier to think that females who want what was traditionally seen as male characteristics have a low sex drive.
Female bodybuilders, like any other female, have fluctuating libido. It is also tricky because some have reported an increase while others said their sexual desire reduced. When it comes to women, their sex drive is multifaceted. It can be associated with mental, physiology, physical, or psychological factors. A good exercise regime can boost these factors and translate into an increased sexual desire.
Research on male bodybuilding is abundant, but women have not been researched to such an extent. It is difficult to say whether bodybuilding causes an increase or decrease in women’s libido.
Some quarters believe that the link between exercise and libido is almost non-existent. They think that there is a very long list of things that can affect a woman’s sex drive, and bodybuilding never appears there. The only way their libido could be affected is through strenuous exercise and a strict regime where they expend all their energy.
In some forums, some bodybuilders reveal that they had an increase in libido. However, they mostly attribute this change to performance-enhancing drugs. These drugs allow them to use less energy in the gym. But remember when the doctor does not prescribe steroids for certain conditions, they are illegal substances. Also, these revelations are anecdotal.
Training too hard can cause menstrual dysfunctions. The hormonal imbalances resulting from physical indulgence may make the woman lose sexual interest or chances of conceiving. However, these disorders are rare and resolve with lighter workouts.
If you are a female bodybuilder and notice significant changes in your libido, a trip to the doctor is prudent.