I tried ice-cold water immersion to boost my sex drive after losing my libido – but did it work?
IN a bid to get her sex drive back, one woman decided to take a plunge in some ice-cold water.
Jana Hocking was so confused by her lost libido she was willing try just about anything to claw it back.
She told News.com.au that she even spoke to her doctor about her non-existent sexual appetite.
After trying some lifestyle changes, like eating more vegetables and getting more shut-eye, Jana discovered something else she wanted to try.
She noted that she found a video by a neuroscientist called TJ Power, who spoke about the benefit of cold water.
“He revealed that getting into fresh cold water every day for just two-to-five minutes helps clear the mind, increase your dopamine and reduce inflammation in your body,” she explained.
Not only that, but it can increase your dopamine levels by 2.5 times the regular amount, and the results can last for well over an hour.
Intrigued and excited by the possibility of her libido returning, Jana decided to not take an actual ice bath, but try something similar instead.
She walked to her local beach one winter’s morning, ready to take the plunge.
Wearing just her bikini, Jana ran into the water and despite the cold shock she loved the feeling.
“You’re going to think I sound slightly delusional, but the high you experience once you adapt to the water temperature is glorious,” she joked.
And the results was so good she kept going every morning, looking forward to the icy temperatures.
She raved: “The other crazy side-effect I’ve discovered from this new pumped-up me is that I started looking forward to it.
“Yep, I crave the instant high and it’s made me want to look after my health a little more.
“I’ve begun sleeping better, I have more energy, and with that – voila! – my sex-drive returned.”