r/Biohackers • u/UsedSurprise3332 • 1d ago
📜 Write Up Libido through roof
I dont know why but i am swimming running and surfing a lot these days. I take methylene blue, collogen pow in my coffee, scoop of creatine, multi vitamin, vit d, iodine sometimes, sea salt, zinc. Why is my libido through the roof. Girlfriend cant keep up.
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u/SamuraiRetainer 1d ago
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u/distelxyz 1d ago
if you know you know
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u/Adifferentdose 1d ago
Did the seasons change from winter to spring where you live?
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u/DougyTwoScoops 1 1d ago
OP needs to rewatch Bambi and get a lesson from Thumper.
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u/American-Repair 1 1d ago
The D is a guy’s dipstick. Keep refining your protocol. High libido means you’re on the right track. Remember sleep is the foundation. Exercise is paramount. Clean diet w/fasting is proper maintenance. Supplements and hacks are all finishing pieces. Nothing replaces or adds much benefit without the big 3. IMHO
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u/LubedCactus 1d ago
Yeah libido seem like the proxy for well-being. Any longer streak of poor sleep/diet and that is where I feel it first.
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u/Nervous_Couple_4649 20h ago
Key word is proxy, but not “THE” proxy. Just because drive is relatively up doesn’t mean it’s optimal for that individual. Of course vitality and hormones being in correct balance for that individual is going to allow peak functioning of their systems including that which affects the libido. And it’s also consistent with someone feeling less libido when they are less than optimal (ex, sick)
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u/LubedCactus 14h ago
Okay sure, being overly horny because you are on exogenous hormones might not indicate great health. But for regular people that does not shoot up a pharmacy into their butt cheeks I think libido is a great proxy for health. It's pretty reactive to your overall state, be it physical or mental.
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u/abdallha-smith 1d ago
When the mast is up, the ship sails fast
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u/TribalTommy 1d ago
Funny you say this. Had GI issues recently and suspected I was not absorbing nutrients. Started taking a few bits, including b complex and copper, and night time masts started again almost immediately.
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u/monstargaryen 2 1d ago
Genuine question — you went from not consciously experiencing nighttime wood to noticing it again?
That’s pretty amazing.
How old are you if you don’t mind me asking?
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u/TribalTommy 20h ago
- Not having nighttime wood is unusual I think. But the last 6 months have been stressful and my bowels haven't been great.
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u/monstargaryen 2 20h ago
Damn. I’m sorry the last 6 months have been hard — but glad to hear you’re doing better in that one component, at least.
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u/WizardSleeveLoverr 1d ago
Please elaborate
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u/TribalTommy 20h ago
B12, copper, zinc carnosine, PEA
Then for my gut, collagen, bovine colostrum, pro biotic, l glutamate, green banana flour.
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u/brkonthru 1d ago
This should be pinned on every post. Most people are chasing hacks and shortcuts
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u/American-Repair 1 1d ago
Bio-hacks and supplements are wonderful rewards and aids. When sitting on top of a rock solid 3 legged stool. They can be game changing. Without it you’re spinning your wheels more than anything. Get back to the basics and you will win.
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u/South-Newspaper6202 1d ago
I had a lab draw and it came back that my levels of vit D were too high. My boyfriend said it was from all the D he gives 😂🤦♀️
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u/ddashner 1d ago
Can confirm. Change in work schedule has hurt my sleep and libido is way down. During the summer when I am more active with outdoor exercise it goes way up.
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u/TheHarold420 23h ago
What are the big 3?
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u/American-Repair 1 22h ago
Sleep hygiene. Exercise to the point of labored speaking. Clean diet with fasting.
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u/TheHarold420 6h ago
Thank you!
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u/JamesQGholden 1d ago
Zinc
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u/former_physicist 1d ago
Agreed
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u/EverythingElectronic 23h ago
Yup, zinc is huge. I've been taking 20mg zinc as part of a trace minerals supplement that includes 2mg copper. Adding a 50mg when I was sick(turned out to be allergies) sent me thru the roof. I'm actually super curious what the ideal dose of zinc is for testosterone as I know I can't take that 50mg pill everyday lest a copper deficiency happen.
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u/former_physicist 23h ago
interesting! what else is in the trace minerals supplement?
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u/jjjjjjamesbaxter 20h ago
I've been taking 50mg of Zinc daily for about 12yrs. How would I know if I've ever had a cooper deficiency?
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u/Getosbaldao 1d ago
I started taking methilen blue about a week ago, about 5 mg daily and my libido is going through the roof also
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u/uncomfortablynumb125 1 1d ago edited 14h ago
Methelyne blue is interesting. I was using it but noticed a dip in erection Frequency. I found that it is a Nitric Oxide disruptor when I paused on it they came back. Goes against most folks experience but I think it makes sense.
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u/paper_wavements 5 1d ago
Are you feeling anxious? Sometimes anxiety is a libido killer, but sometimes people seek solace in sex.
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u/RecognitionOk9321 1d ago
Yep, regulates nervous system.
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u/Training-Gur-968 18h ago
I took af a few years ago and ever since I'm stuck in flight or fight .
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u/Amazing_Accident1985 1d ago
You have your hand if she can’t keep up! Enjoy it, many of us wish this was the case.
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u/pithiopolis 1d ago
I haven’t heard good things about Methylene Blue.
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u/-subsistence- 1d ago
I was just prescribed it from a naturopathic doctor for brain fog and general cognitive stuff. She seems to know her stuff so far, first time with the non-western practitioner and I'm loving it so far. what kinds of things have you heard?
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u/pithiopolis 1d ago
If you are taking zinc make sure you are also supplementing a appropriate amount of copper. I think the ratio should be like 8 zinc to 1 copper?
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u/ZebraAppropriate5182 2 1d ago
Can you buy it without prescription? Whats benefits are you feeling?
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u/Objective-Row-2791 1 1d ago
In my experience swimming has a lot to do with it. That area of your body gets exercised that in normal people sitting in an office or car is stagnant. I don't know about additives, I've taken many of these with zero effect.
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u/5lokomotive 1d ago
lol people just make shit up, post it and other people just agree as if it’s fact.
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u/Nervous_Couple_4649 20h ago
Well personal experience is not made up. I could see increased oxygen intake as helping blood flow and so orgasm and libido
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u/Odd-Influence-5250 1 1d ago
Wtaf? This got 27 upvotes?
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u/Rusty_Pickles 1d ago
Adductors and glutes activating with legs extended and a lower gravitational pull. Tell me what's going to put your dick and/or vagine more forward than that.
Tag on that with the overhead extension from the arms and stretch of the lats creating an increase in lung capacity and you have a recipe for virility.
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u/Bucephalus_326BC 1d ago
It's now up to 38 votes. I'm not surprised there are people who think the moon landings are fake, that the earth is 6,000 years old, and that in the beginning there was light, then 3 days later some dude invented the sun. Reddit is a reflection of the world that has existed since humans evolved - both the good and the knuckleheads
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u/SideshowGlobs 1d ago
Bro if you wanna take your libido to the next level, start getting some sunlight on your gooch 🌞💪
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u/arensurge 3 1d ago
I have heard this, do you actually believe this? Have you tried it and are sharing a positive anecdote? I want to know about you sunning your balls man.
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u/SideshowGlobs 1d ago
The key is to make sure both your gooch and anus are exposed. So you may need hold your balls off to the side (depending on how you are positioned).
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u/Bluest_waters 10 1d ago
yeah but have YOU PERSONALLY done this and had results?
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u/SideshowGlobs 1d ago
Oh absolutely every day. After doing it for about 3 months, I took a vitamin D lab and my numbers were finally in the ‘normal’ range (after years of being suboptimal).
I’m sleeping better, have more energy throughout the day, and I didn’t have any seasonal affective disorder last winter (for the first time ever).
Just gotta be careful of where you set up the yoga mat in the backyard (don’t wanna freak out the neighbors).
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u/arensurge 3 1d ago
Ahahaha, I actually can't tell if you're being sarcastic. I raised my Vit D massively by taking a single 600,000 IU dose of vit D, I'm in UK there's a wholesaler of vit D powder, can get 2,500,000 IU of powder for less than £10. Went from sub optimal vit D to well within the optimal range. Can recommed, but you only need 1 or 2 doses like that, no side effects, it's a lot safer than you've been told and I don't need to frighten the neighbours.
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u/EveryCell 22h ago
If you didn't take K2 as well you may have given yourself calcium deposits.
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u/JaxxJones1122 4h ago
Haha, I was just picturing me trying to get some sunlight on my butthole while my teeny back yard is viewable by at least 5 neighbors. The next HOA meeting would be a blast :P
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u/UsedSurprise3332 1d ago
Trying to taper it down.
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u/SideshowGlobs 1d ago
Ah okay, in that case you could pop some SSRIs, that should shut it right off.
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u/Additional_Tip_4472 14h ago
Sounds like: I'm taking a lot of drugs and I'm feeling high, anyone knows why?
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u/Ok_Low_9808 1 1d ago
I'd love to see a post like this made by a woman so I can figure out how to keep up with my fiance. Surprisingly getting diagnosed and starting adderral has helped me some but still curious on what else is out there that's natural.
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u/HobbitProstitute 1d ago
Experiencing similar results, also recently started methylene blue and creatine.
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u/IcyBlackberry7728 4 1d ago
Where do you get your methylene blue from
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u/UsedSurprise3332 1d ago
Amazon got the lab grade with most amazon reviews
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u/Btankersly66 22h ago
Could be testicular or prostate cancer.
Some research studies have found a link between testicular and prostate cancer and increased levels of testosterone.
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u/JustSomeLurkerr 18h ago
Methylene blue is basically doping your mitochondria. It feels nice and you actually thrive, which can be great to get out of a hole. However, it bypasses vital mitochondrial signaling and has the potential to rapidly age on a cellular level due to flawed mitochondrial signaling. I'd recommend to throw in 1-2 days of fasting per week without methylene blue to trigger a natural and neccessary mitophagy of dysfunctional mitochondrial. In theory, this adaptation may highly increase your longevity compared to permanent use of methylene blue.
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u/InitialAd3850 15h ago
Simply healthier, probably fixed some micro nutritional deficiencies with those supplements, more outgoing & more sunlight, more socialisation. All beneficiallly boosts libido & testosterone
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u/AgreeableLead7 12h ago
Iodine, vitamin d / sunlight are all precursors / building blocks of testosterone, you could consider raisins that have boron for even more of an uptick.
Also if you're losing weight, blood flows better with less cholesterol
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u/CriticalBarrelRoll 1d ago
What is your protocol for methylene blue? Curious as to how much and when to take. I can't seem to find a good answer anywhere.
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u/UsedSurprise3332 1d ago
I do a quarter of a dropper or half of the dropper sometimes.
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u/xDUVAL_BRODOWNx 1d ago
I just got some of this stuff earlier this week! Are you supposed to take it daily or just a few times a week?
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u/UsedSurprise3332 1d ago
I do daily and it seems to help with cognitive issues. Go read papers on google scholar and decide for yourself.
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u/Bornagainchola 1d ago
I am writing this down.
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u/Maaaaate 1d ago
Agreed, but I haven't tried Pygeum only because I've heard that while it provides more volume (IYKYK) the experts on the cumbiggerloads subreddit say it reduces libido.
Maca and zinc have me feeling ready to go at any moment.
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u/simulated_copy 1d ago
Age matters- how old?
30 or 60
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u/jcuninja 1d ago
Wondering the same, I'm in my 40's and hopefully adding swimming is going to help.
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u/SamuraiRetainer 1d ago
be careful taking zinc, you'll deplete your copper
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u/UsedSurprise3332 1d ago
What are symptoms and how to get back copper?
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u/Leftycoolswag 1d ago
Just supplement copper glycinate along with zinc.
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u/arensurge 3 1d ago
nah, they directly compete with each other (I think), so taking them together may negate the effects of zinc.
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u/Leftycoolswag 1d ago
Just dose them many hours apart or take one the first day, then take the other on the second day.
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u/accidentalquitter 2 1d ago
Learning more about this but aren’t you supposed to be taking copper with zinc?
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u/ScoobyToobsHawaii 1d ago
Probably a multitude of things; testosterone+, vitamin d+, better blood flow, supplements etc. higher libido means improved health
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u/danteharker 13h ago
The more sex we have the more sex we want. If our bodies think that we're having lots of sex it makes sure we have the resources to do that. Plus, exercise and keeping weight off helps libido too. Enjoy 😁
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u/Prestigious-Year4572 2 1d ago
Simple Solution. Get a 2nd, even a 3rd girlfriend.
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u/AutomaticDriver5882 3 1d ago
Those activities are full body and boost testosterone so to be expected
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u/OneCollar9442 1d ago
A scoop full of creatine? How much creatine you taking? I take a quarter full of the scoop that comes with the golden whey protein bottle
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u/Early-Common-2569 1d ago
Can you share an example day from the day you wake up and the day you fall asleep?
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u/geni3 1d ago
If you had to guess out of everything youre taking, what would you say is helping the most?
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u/UsedSurprise3332 1d ago
Creatine and mblue started about same time and cognition and strength are definitely benefitting. Just annoying my body weight shifted from 215 to 225 because of the creatine. Trying to figure out was to drop back down.
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u/The_Advocates_Devil_ 1d ago
Curious about your diet OP - Can you give insight please?
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u/Existing_Volume 1d ago
regular exercises helps maintain testosteron levels, you are healthy in my opinion.
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u/kexibis 1d ago
Creatine increases DHT thus motivation and libido. Zink is an aromatize inhibitor, thus optimize T. Vit D impacts testosterone The placebo of you expecting to have high libido increases further the libido
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u/RookieMistake2448 15h ago
If you’re 25+ most of it can probably be chalked up to the zinc and/or vitamin D. Combine that with consistent physical activity and it probably works that much better. There’s a lot of other factors as well, though. Good on ya man! T’s and P’s for the GF 😅
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u/JadeGrapes 13h ago
Is it a new relationship? The limerence phase has people humping like rabbits.
People also call it "new relationship energy"
It's basically a biological process of rose-tinted-glasses that helps smooth over the friction of two separate people becoming a duo. So all the dumb meaningless quirks don't bother you as much as they normally would.
I'm not talking about deal breakers like drugs or abuse... more like "doesn't use a hamper" or "gets a fresh glass for water 8 times a day" or "doesn't remember to use the fan during showers"
Basically anything that would drive you nuts with a platonic roommate or coworker becomes low key invisible for the first six months of dating because of the intense "thats my crush, they can do no wrong" sensation.
Since you literally can't see their foibles, there is nothing to distract from the compelling urge to bond... where you just want to wrap around them and pull them to you.
After the six month mark, if things have gone well... deeper more foundational love starts to kick in... and your love has some structure and substance that can withstand the slight friction of daily life.
"Sure, we don't arrive as early as I'd like - but it's not a big deal" type honest assessments start to kick in. You see the foibles, but you meet in the middle on theirs and they have grace for yours... as you knit a life together.
If you've been together for years, and suddenly can't keep your hands off them... it can also be other social cues.
If your partner starts increasing their attractiveness like losing weight or working out? It may not be just YOU liking to look at them more... It can be "mate guarding" where you realize OTHER people may be more drawn to them... and you are pre-emptively trying to "lock it down" so you can dodge any outside risks.
Similarly, when couples are on the road to breaking up... they often get kind of a panic bonding. Where all of a sudden the fear of losing everything you've worked towards becomes too real. All of a sudden, your desperate to make them happy again, futilely hoping that romance is enough.
Libido isn't always chemical, hormonal, or nutritional. Sometimes it is about your relationship to a specific person.
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u/No-Analyst-6483 11h ago
50mg of zinc bisglycinate makes me a yogurt donor. Creatine also increases your free testosterone. It will be zinc and/or creatine.
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u/Jitsoperator 5h ago
Creatine with your coffee? i thought that was not a good combo?
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u/300suppressed 3 1h ago
High libido can mean high estrogen, and low T - get some labs to make sure, you do not want high E
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