It’s true that men may spend too much time focusing on their tumescent male organ and perhaps not enough time on matters related to overall manhood health. But can anyone really blame a guy? While a tumescent male organ does not define a man, it is a source of pride and a prerequisite for most sensual encounters. Yet sometimes a man experiences periods of lowered sensual drive, which can have a serious impact on his formerly reliable member. Low sensual drives happen at various times to many people – but what are some of the causes of this condition?

What is the sensual drive?

Everyone talks about the sensual drive, but what is it exactly? The sensual drive describes the relative amount by which a person desires engaging in sensual activity. It is generally affected by three factors: the biological, the psychological and the social. Complications in any of these areas can contribute to a low sensual drive.

Causes

Among the causes of a low sensual drive in a male are the following:

• Low male hormone. Probably the main cause of low sensual drive in men is an insufficient supply of male hormone. Male hormone levels have a direct impact on sensual drive. In general, a man’s “T levels” should be greater than 300 nanograms per deciliter. (Don’t worry about trying to figure that out; it’s a measurement the doctor will understand.) If the level is consistently below that, a man should consult with his doctor to determine whether some form of male hormone therapy should be employed.

• Restless legs syndrome (RLS). Restless legs syndrome is a condition in which a person feels an almost uncontrollable urge to move the legs when they are at rest for an extended period of time; this often manifests itself in sleep with lots of movement throughout the night. Some studies have indicated that men with regular RLS are about 50% more likely to have trouble attaining and/or maintaining a tumescent male organ due to a decreased sensual drive.

• Hypothyroidism. When a man’s thyroid gland malfunctions and can’t make sufficient thyroid hormone, he is said to have hypothyroidism. One of the effects of this is a decrease in sensual desire.

• Medications. There are some prescription medicines that have a negative impact on the sensual drives of some males. There are various reasons for this, but they basically have to do with the way an individual’s body reacts to a specific tablet. Some of the medications more commonly associated with diminished sensual drive include ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, opioids and antipsychotics.

• Social factors. Social environmental factors can often lead to a low sensual drive. For example, men who lack privacy in their living arrangements often “push down” their sensual drive to avoid acknowledgement of sensual frustration.

• Depression and anxiety. Psychological factors, such as depression, anxiety, stress and worry can play a very big role in a diminished sensual drive. When a person is experiencing psychological factors which are extreme, disinterest in sensual activity is often among the first symptoms.

Working with a doctor to identify causes of low sensual drive and developing strategies to deal with them can bring about impressive results.

A man is in a better position to address low sensual drive issues and the resulting male organ challenges if his equipment is otherwise in good shape. Regular use of a top notch manhood health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) can help with overall member health. Of special note are those crèmes that include with L-arginine and L-carnitine. The former is an amino acid that plays a significant role in the process by which manhood blood vessels are kept open so the influx of blood for engorgement is possible. L-carnitine is a neuroprotective ingredient that can help ensure the continued sensitivity of a member that may have previously experienced a loss of sensation.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common male organ health issues, tips on improving manhood sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy member. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.