Re: Re: Any body on Calorie Restriction who's on Libido Restric

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Hello All

I have noticed a libido change since going on CR. To put this into

perspective I should describe my non-CR libido levels. During my

20's and

the first half of my 30's I was a 1-2 times a day guy. My wife at

the time

didn't really appreciate this high level of libido and I found it very

difficult to fall asleep in the same bed if we hadn't had sex.

During this

time I was in the Navy and would ship out to sea for various lengths

of

time. I found that my libido would drop greatly once all women were

removed

from my daily life. I really believe that female hormones (or

phermones)

can increase a man's libido. That may be one reason why I find it so

easy

to make friends with post-menopausal women (no sexual tension).

At around 35 years I divorced and my drive seemed to be 4-6 times a

week

(pre-CR). Now that I'm on CR (and 37 years old) I could go as low as

1-2

times a week and it wouldn't bother me at all. My girlfriend doesn't

seem

to mind the reduced libido. If she is in the mood and I'm not

thinking

about it, she can always change my mood. My lower libido doesn't

effect my

ability to function. Sex just isn't always on my mind anymore.

However,

when directed towards sex my mind and body have no trouble

remembering what

to do.

I actually prefer the lower libido. I think more clearly, especially

around

women. I don't feel so drawn to women just because they are pretty.

My

reduced libido allows me to make more rational judgements about

compatibility and personality instead of jumping into a relationship

based

solely on physical attraction.

Maybe this is CR, maybe it is the wisdom of growing older, maybe it

is a

combination of both.

Regards

Greg