{"id":8815,"date":"2022-02-14T17:03:37","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T17:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thyforlife.com\/?p=8815"},"modified":"2024-08-31T07:44:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T15:44:59","slug":"thyroid-sexual-dysfunction-what-is-the-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/thyroid-sexual-dysfunction-what-is-the-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Thyroid &#038; Sexual Dysfunction &#8211; What is the Connection?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8815\" class=\"elementor elementor-8815\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b47d3f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b47d3f8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;307f4af&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c537bf9\" data-id=\"c537bf9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64563b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"64563b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/brooke-cagle-Y3L_ZQaw9Wo-unsplash-scaled-ptd0kjh1gp1ew52q6w0ga0j9fkr32qyw395h1qtz0o.jpg\" title=\"brooke-cagle-Y3L_ZQaw9Wo-unsplash\" alt=\"Couple holding hands.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/brooke-cagle-Y3L_ZQaw9Wo-unsplash-scaled-ptd0kjh1gp1ew52q6w0ga0j9fkr32qyw395h1qtz0o.jpg\" title=\"brooke-cagle-Y3L_ZQaw9Wo-unsplash\" alt=\"Couple holding hands.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d9d06d elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6d9d06d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Natalie-Bessom-DO_800-e1641834051510-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-3531 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Natalie Bessom\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Natalie-Bessom-DO_800-e1641834051510-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-3531 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Natalie Bessom\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Medically reviewed by<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"><b>Natalie Bessom,<\/b> D.O. Board-certified family medicine doctor with specialty training in nutrition, USA<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9bd0aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9bd0aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most often people generally do not think their thyroid health has any connection to their sex drive. The thyroid gland, however, plays a major part in regulating all the hormones in your body &#8211; including those that involve sexual health and pleasure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is common for people to discuss the most common symptoms of a thyroid disorder like weight gain, hair loss, and fatigue. However, a loss of healthy sex drive is often overlooked even though it can be one of the most intimate parts of a person\u2019s life.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23c7b93 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23c7b93\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;059e101&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-84da4b2\" data-id=\"84da4b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588c793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"588c793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How is your thyroid connected to your sex drive? \n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58543d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58543d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thyroid disorder can be linked to sexual dysfunction and impact your sex drive. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can be linked to sexual dysfunctions like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/urologic-diseases\/erectile-dysfunction\/definition-facts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">erectile dysfunction <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ED) in men, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1743609515330848?_ga=2.101915521.105776531.1642457176-844086151.1638812639\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">painful intercourse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for women, and a low libido (sex drive) in both genders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S2050052118300593?_ga=2.177287973.105776531.1642457176-844086151.1638812639\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">show that between 46-63% of patients with hypothyroidism and 44-78% of those with hyperthyroidism experience sexual dysfunction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both men and women may find their sex drive or even their ability to take part in sexual activites may be hindered due to symptoms of fatigue, depression, and weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-84145ab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"84145ab\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cc3e928&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ba8af40\" data-id=\"ba8af40\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e58879 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e58879\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What types of sexual problems may occur with a thyroid issue in men and women?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfef9a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfef9a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thyroid disease can have a unique and varying impact on men vs women.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women may experience:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>A loss of sex drive:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when you have a thyroid disorder, it may result in <\/span><a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pennmedicine.org\/updates\/blogs\/womens-health\/2019\/january\/how-thyroid-problems-might-be-hurting-your-sex-life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lower amounts of testostrone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Testosterone can affect your sex drive and with lesser amounts present, it will cause your libido to lower. Testosterone is often considered a \u201cmale\u201d hormone, but women produce and require this hormone too.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashasexualhealth.org\/hypoactive-sexual-desire-disorder\/\">HSDD)<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder defined as the absence of sexual fantasies and thoughts, and\/or desire for or receptivity to, sexual activity that causes the personal distress or difficulties in her relationship. HSDD can be caused by a number of reasons including hormone imbalance or a side effect of certain medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Painful sex:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Thyroid disease can lower vaginal lubrication and cause dryness. This can make sex uncomfortable or painful. <\/span><a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1743609515330848?_ga=2.114495623.105776531.1642457176-844086151.1638812639\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal dryness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during intercourse can cause friction or irritation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men may experience:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Erectile dysfunction (ED):<\/b> <a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/erectile-dysfunction\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20355776\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erectile dysfunction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the inability to get or keep an erection during intercourse. A <\/span><a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jcem\/article\/93\/5\/1815\/2598846\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted showed that out of 71 men with a thyroid condition, 79% had a certain degree of erectile dysfunction.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ejaculation issues:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Depending on the type of thyroid condition a male may have, it can affect their ejaculation. Recent <\/span><a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jcem\/article\/93\/5\/1815\/2598846\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">show that men with hypothyroidism are more prone to delayed ejaculation, while men with hyperthyroidism may experience premature ejaculation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low sex drive:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Similarily to women, men with thyroid issues can experience a low sex drive. This is due to the hormone imbalances caused by a thyroid disorder.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5cfe668 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5cfe668\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85fb5d4\" data-id=\"85fb5d4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e546878 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e546878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the forms of treatment? \n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fc0aa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fc0aa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may seem obvious but treating a sexual dysfunction may involve starting or making adjustments to thyroid medications and\/or treating the sexual issue directly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With proper treatment and on-going management, the symptoms of sexual dysfunction can subside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience any of the symptoms that were mentioned above, consult your healthcare provider right away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-690e3fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"690e3fd\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fulfilling and healthy sex life can not only be a vital component to one\u2019s overall health but also their personal relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a sexual dysfunction disorder can not only be straining on the individual but also for their partner as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For you and your partner to maintain a healthy sex life and overcome the hurdles that come with sexual dysfunction, your partner must have a full understanding of your thyroid condition and how it affects you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6><b>Talk it through<\/b><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As clich\u00e9 as it sounds, communication is key. Make sure you and your partner talk through each other\u2019s concerns, needs, and how to work together to find a solution. A relationship is a two way street!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6><b>Experiment<\/b><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the symptoms that women can face with a thyroid disorder is painful intercourse due to vaginal dryness. Experiment with different solutions to help alleviate the pain such as lubricants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A low sex drive is a common symptom in both men and women. Try using sex toys such as vibrators to help if you or your partner has difficulty becoming aroused or reaching orgasm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6><b>Focus on your physical health<\/b><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain is one of the more common symptoms of a thyroid disorder. This can be coupled with constantly being fatigued.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weight gain often times contributes to lower self-esteem and a negative body image, resulting in one\u2019s low libido and sexual activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/thyforlife.com\/grocery-basics-for-a-healthy-thyroid-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a healthy diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and exercising regularly can help your thyroid medication work even better and also help with weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6><b>Try other forms of intimacy<\/b><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many other important aspects of a relationship besides sex. Try to focus on romance outside of the bedroom and turn to nurturing other parts of your relationship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure about what aspects to concentrate on, try taking this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.5lovelanguages.com\/learn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Love Language<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> test with your partner!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 5 Love Languages is a concept that was developed by Dr. Gary Chapman. The 5 love languages he details are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Words of Affirmation<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quality Time<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical Touch<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Acts of Service<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Receiving Gifts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each person has a different order of priorities and expresses love in a certain way. This can be a great exercise and starting point for realigning or refocusing your relationship, while taking the pressure off the performance in the bedroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3cab586 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3cab586\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c7f9691\" data-id=\"c7f9691\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa41a61 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"aa41a61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3049ba2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3049ba2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-20f0371\" data-id=\"20f0371\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d97bed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d97bed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea256aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea256aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thyroid gland plays a major part in regulating all the hormones in your body &#8211; including those that involve sexual health and pleasure\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the symptoms of a thyroid disorder is sexual dysfunction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual dysfunction can occur in both men and women\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting or adjusting thyroid medication can help alleviate the symptoms of sexual dysfunction\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other ways to cope with a sexual dysfunction caused by a thyroid disorder include:\u00a0<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicating with your partner<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experimenting with new forms of intimacy in the bedroom<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focusing on your physical health\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the romance out of the bedroom\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are worried about your thyroid health and how it can affect your sex life, consult your healthcare provider. <a href=\"https:\/\/thyforlife.com\/download-app\/\">ThyForLife<\/a> is able to help you manage <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your symptoms, weight changes, medications, and supplements allowing you to focus on the more important aspects of your relationship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medically reviewed by Natalie Bessom, D.O. Board-certified family medicine doctor with specialty training in nutrition, USA Most often people generally do not think their thyroid health has any connection to their sex drive. 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