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kgdmusic1

90 posts since
Aug 19, 2005

Sep 26, 2006 2:58 PM

Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

Okay, I don't think this is inappropriate for this board because it is a scientific question. I am a male, age 39 and just hit my 3rd week of 42 miles. At the most in the past I have run 36 in 3 straight weeks so this is a 1st. My question is has anyone experienced a reduction in libito when crossing the 40mpw line? I have a little but it may simply be a lack of sleep/diet/stress, etc.

Thanks

Warrior1971

223 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

1. Sep 26, 2006 4:40 PM

in response to: kgdmusic1

Re: Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

40? No, not for me.

90? Yeah, a little.

So, I don't know if it comes down to your running history, but if you're new to running, or have never really run a lot of mileage, then perhaps your 40 is equivalent to someone else's 60 or 80 or 100. What I'm saying is I don't think it's the number that's important, but rather the level of fatigue you are reaching with your workouts. Age also likely plays a factor in this equation.

Running's more important anyway. Keep it up

WI MTP

461 posts since
Jan 7, 2006

2. Sep 26, 2006 5:56 PM

in response to: kgdmusic1

Re: Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

I can run 150 and have no problem (37 M) - I completed a marathon Sunday and after I recovered - I was ready. Sadly it takes 2 to be ready.

Seriously - If you are very tired, going into new mileage territory - You may feel a little less drive, but hey fake it - women do all the time.

Really now - It has nothing to do with 40 or 90 miles. Once you are used to running hte mileage it will come back just as strong as before.

George in Fremont

209 posts since
Aug 28, 2005

3. Sep 26, 2006 6:44 PM

in response to: kgdmusic1

Re: Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by kgdmusic1:
Okay, I don't think this is inappropriate for this board because it is a scientific question. I am a male, age 39 and just hit my 3rd week of 42 miles. At the most in the past I have run 36 in 3 straight weeks so this is a 1st. My question is has anyone experienced a reduction in libito when crossing the 40mpw line? I have a little but it may simply be a lack of sleep/diet/stress, etc.

Thanks<HR>

If one is tired, one will probably have less desire for sex. How many miles before one gets tired? It is different for everyone. Someone may be tired for just running 10 miles a week, and some are ok with 100+ miles.

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donnyl

590 posts since
Nov 9, 2007

4. Sep 27, 2006 2:06 PM

in response to: kgdmusic1

Re: Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

I recommend Cialis

JSM041

403 posts since
Jul 13, 2001

5. Sep 27, 2006 3:09 PM

in response to: kgdmusic1

Re: Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

this might not be quiet what your lookin for..but I ran a 4 mile beach run one night and a few hours later my gf tried to get a little frisky and it just wasn't happening....I was beat...

after I read that..I laughed..but it is true.

jagofaster

1 posts since
Aug 8, 2006

6. Sep 27, 2006 3:42 PM

in response to: kgdmusic1

Re: Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

"but hey fake it - women do all the time".-What a crass thing to say. Perhaps that is your experience?
Anyway, to the original poster: How important is sex to you? I would imagine that your body is over tired and sex is something that you just don't have the extra energy for. My guess is that if you reduce your mileage, your body will respond in kind.

kgdmusic1

90 posts since
Aug 19, 2005

7. Sep 27, 2006 4:19 PM

in response to: kgdmusic1

Re: Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

Yes, but I'm FINALLY up to the mid-40mpw - I've tried to do that for years! I tried in the spring until I was set back by pericarditis for a month! I've finally raised my mileage! My guess is I need more sleep.....

kudzurunner

523 posts since
Dec 6, 2007

8. Sep 27, 2006 6:31 PM

in response to: kgdmusic1

Re: Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by kgdmusic1:
Okay, I don't think this is inappropriate for this board because it is a scientific question. I am a male, age 39 and just hit my 3rd week of 42 miles. At the most in the past I have run 36 in 3 straight weeks so this is a 1st. My question is has anyone experienced a reduction in libito when crossing the 40mpw line? I have a little but it may simply be a lack of sleep/diet/stress, etc.

Thanks<HR>

Answer: Yes, but.

Translation: Yes, your libido has been reduced by your increase in training mileage. If you stabilize at this mileage, I strongly suspect that your libido will come back. And when you reduce your training mileage--Hiyo, Silver!

It's all a question of what you're used to. My libido is--well gosh, pretty high all the time. But I distinctly remember how high training mileage (65 mpw for me) in the old days, my mid-20s, clearly tamped it down. And I remember how it sprang back to life towards the end of the season when I was peaking.

Hope that helps.

heakthyrunner

61 posts since
Jun 1, 2006

9. Oct 1, 2006 8:29 AM

in response to: kgdmusic1

Re: Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

Kinda depends, what were you shooting for, a quick sprint? Maybe a long tempo session? Or would you going for time and distance? I hope you weren't doing the fartlek thing, that can be so embarassing!
perhaps you need to slow down and go for some intervals,work on your pace know what i mean? some warm ups are always apreaciated!
I am sure as your stamina improves you will be doing TRI's in no time!!!!!

kgdmusic1

90 posts since
Aug 19, 2005

10. Oct 1, 2006 12:12 PM

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Re: Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

For whatever reason (smack in the middle of a 44 mile week) I"m back with flying colors (according to my wife!)

vitadolce

18 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

11. Oct 4, 2006 3:44 AM

in response to: kgdmusic1

Re: Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

are you talking only effects on men?

right now i'm thinking it has the opposite affect on women....

rdracing

54 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

12. Dec 20, 2007 9:57 PM

in response to: kgdmusic1

Re: Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

Yes, it is actually scientific, and more specifically both physical and physiological.
Mileage can affect it especially when mixed with quality. The ?Runners High? one feels with running is produced by the release of Endorphins. Strangely enough, it?s the same hormone produced during a climax (no wonder we love to run).
So, yes the more ?Runner?s Highs? you get, the let desire you will have to procreate.

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DanMoriarity

823 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

13. Oct 4, 2006 7:19 AM

in response to: kgdmusic1

Re: Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Gerry0702:
Kinda depends, what were you shooting for, a quick sprint? Maybe a long tempo session? Or would you going for time and distance? I hope you weren't doing the fartlek thing, that can be so embarassing!
perhaps you need to slow down and go for some intervals,work on your pace know what i mean? some warm ups are always apreaciated!
I am sure as your stamina improves you will be doing TRI's in no time!!!!!<HR>

Hahaha. Great post.

Bugs34

616 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

14. Oct 8, 2006 8:46 PM

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Re: Does increase in mileage reduce sex drive?

No, I increased my mileage, lost weight, and it increased my DH's sex drive drametically.

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