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Support sexual desire and arousal in women. Ranked by evidence strength from 7 supplements backed by peer-reviewed clinical research.
Top picks: Maca, Fenugreek, and Saffron — full evidence and dosage details below.
Low sexual desire in women is common and multifactorial — hormones, mood, stress, relationship context, and medications (especially SSRIs) all contribute — so no supplement is a reliable fix. The best-evidenced option is maca, where several small randomized trials report improved sexual desire, including in antidepressant-induced dysfunction and postmenopausal women. Saffron and Korean ginseng have supportive RCTs for sexual function, and standardized fenugreek and tribulus extracts show benefit for desire in some female trials, though studies are small and often industry-funded. Effects are modest and take weeks; anything promising a dramatic libido boost is overselling. Rule out treatable causes (thyroid, low mood, medication side effects) first.
Ranked by pooled effect on this goal's primary outcome where data exists, otherwise by overall evidence strength + goal relevance.
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Deciding between the best options? See them head to head — evidence scores, dosing, and safety side by side.
Pick the goals that matter to you and we'll match supplements across all of them.
Build my plan around this goalManage hot flashes, night sweats, and hormonal shifts during menopause
Women's HealthSupport estrogen, progesterone, and cycle-related hormonal balance
Women's HealthOptimize reproductive health, egg quality, and conception readiness
Women's HealthReduce cramps, bloating, mood swings, and menstrual discomfort
Women's HealthEssential nutrients for pregnancy — folate, iron, DHA, choline
Women's HealthThis information is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any supplement or medication.