Stress may disturb your sex life

A diminished interest in sex is one of many symptoms that can develop as a result of increased psychological stress. Studies show that a decreased sex drive is a common complaint in people who have stressful jobs and work long hours.

Also, clinical studies have proved that people under stress are more likely to practise unhealthy behaviour (such as excessive consumption of alcohol, overeating and cigarette smoking).

They also tend to make poorer health choices than people who are not under stress. These unhealthy coping mechanisms can also have a negative effect on the overall well-being and therefore may contribute to fall in your sex drive. "Stress affects hormones, reduces levels of testosterone, and sex drive," explains Marilyn Glenville. 'It even affects the quantity and quality of a man's sperm. This happens anyway as we get older, but stress compounds the effect.

Men aren't the only ones affected. Women produce testosterone too from the ovaries and also male hormones from the adrenal glands. And just like men, women lose their sexual drive when the pressure is on.

Stress control methods most often include a combination of exercise, relaxation techniques (deep breathing or meditation exercises), adhering to a regular sleep cycle, and proper nutrition. Exercise releases endorphins, which are the body's natural stress-fighting hormones, so any type of physical exercise is a good stress control measure.

In addition to regular physical exercise, controlled and well-balanced wholesome diet and regular sleep-wake cycle that provide you with at least seven hours of quality sleep, there are some very effective natural herbs that can play a vital role as far as your sex life is concerned - one of them is a plant called Tribulus Terrestris L.

Tribulus is a completely natural non-hormonal herbal (phytochemical) biostimulator derived from the plant Tribulus Terrestris L. An extract derived from the fruits and roots of the plant Tribulus can naturally elevate sexual libido. Not only that, it can do much more good to your body than merely working as a 'Herbal Viagra'!

 It can help optimise your hormonal balance in a way that will actually increase not only the libido but also sexual performance; and that too in both the sexes, of course with varied results. Since it is derived directly from the nature, it does not work against it but works in absolute consonance with an individual's biochemical system!

This isn't something new or cutting-edge as the 'ancestors' across the globe have known and used the same substance, since ages, in order to enhance and maintain sexual health and vigour. Tribulus has also been used liberally in the ancient Indian system of medicine - 'Ayurveda'.

Tribulus extract is generally available in the form of capsules, while many tonics in syrup form contain this herb as one of the ingredients of the compound formulation.

The best thing about purified Tribulus extract is that it is free from any side-effects, toxicities or contraindications and can be taken by almost everyone of any age or sex. It does not only take care of the sexual health but also indirectly helps reduce stress since sexual activity itself is one of the greatest stress-busters!