The results of a small study bring some positive news for men with low sexual desire; they suggest exposure to bright artificial light, often used to treat seasonal affective disorder – could also boost libido.
Researchers suggest men with low sexual desire may benefit from light therapy.It is estimated that up to one quarter of men have a low sex drive – defined as lack of interest in sex. Anxiety, stress, depression, and other psychological factors can be causes of low sexual desire in men, as well as a reduction in the male sex hormone testosterone. The new study – recently presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress in Vienna, Austria – found early morning exposure to bright light for two weeks increased men’s testosterone levels, enhancing their sexual satisfaction. Study leader Prof. Andrea Fagiolini, of the Department of Mental Health at the University of Siena in Italy, told Medical News Today that the findings came as no surprise.
“As a matter of fact, we already knew that sexual function increases during spring and summer
