Libido or sexual desire is, simply put, the desire for sexuality, which greatly affects our sexual life. Like everything else, libidos vary greatly from individual to individual. We present you 10 types, among which you can also find your own and discover what it means.
Australian sex therapist Sandra Petrot revealed her concept of the following to the Best Health portal 10 types of libidos and their importance. Check which ones you find yourself in, what they mean and what her advice is for a certain type.
Sensual
Summary: Emotional intimacy is more important to you than physical performance during sex.
Meaning: Sex connects you and your partner emotionally and is a physical expression of your relationship.
Tip: If your partner doesn't want to have sex at a certain moment, you feel rejected. Ask him to try to be sympathetic and reject you as gently as possible.
Addicted
Summary: You need sex to feel loved and soothed and to cope with stress more easily.
Meaning: Growing up, you learned to chase away boredom or tension with sex and masturbation.
Tip: Find positive, non-sexual ways to deal with your negative feelings.
Loaded
Summary: You feel lust but avoid sex because you are afraid of not satisfying your partner.
Meaning: Your self-doubt may stem from difficult times, like when you were sick and sex wasn't a priority, or from past experiences where you let someone down.
Tip: Talk to your partner about your expectations for sex.
Distant
Summary: You don't worry about when and how much you have sex, because it's easier to satisfy yourself.
Meaning: In life, you are too burdened with other matters such as work or school.
Tip: Talk to someone about how to better cope with life's pressures, and also work on emotional intimacy with your partner.
Erotic
Summary: You only feel an emotional connection with someone who is very passionate and sexual.
Meaning: Sex is the most important part of a relationship for you, so you need to feel wanted all the time.
Tip: Have fun, but don't forget your partner's needs and wants.
Addictive
Summary: Despite being in a relationship, it's hard to get rid of the desire to have sex with other people.
Meaning: Most likely, you are trying to improve your self-esteem through sex.
Tip: See a therapist.
Responsive
Summary: You only enjoy pleasing your partner.
Meaning: You are satisfied with your sexual life, but your greatest pleasure comes from satisfying your partner.
Tip: In order to ensure your own pleasure as well, be sure to tell your partner what suits you.
Justified
Summary: You feel like your partner is obligated to have sex with you whenever you want, just because you're in a relationship.
Meaning: You probably worry too much about how much sex you should have and how often other couples have sex.
Tip: Get on the real ground and don't compare yourself. The fact is that very few couples have sex every day.
Obsessed
Summary: You have difficulty getting aroused and enjoying sex if certain objects or your fetishes are not present.
Meaning: Where fetishes originate is not fully known, but most likely they originate from early childhood.
Tip: If your fetish is negatively affecting your sex life, see a therapist.
Not interested
Summary: You wouldn't mind even if you never have sex again.
Meaning: Some people have a naturally low libido, so they don't feel the need for sex.
Tip: Focus on the positive side of sex and find its benefits that you can enjoy yourself.
