Overview Sex drive is tied to a woman's physical and emotional health. It's also tied to the health of her relationships. Waning sex drive can be a temporary or ongoing problem and at some point, she or her partner may look for ways to enhance her sex drive. The key step in doing so is to isolate one of the many variables that can lead to this condition. Once you find out what's causing decreased sex drive, you can figure out how to fix it. Step 1 Get enough sleep. Insomnia is one of the most commonly overlooked causes of low sex drive, according to the article "Inhibited Sexual Desire," published by the University of Maryland Medical Center. Develop a regular sleep schedule or consult your doctor about insomnia therapies to see if restored sleep enhances your sex drive. Step 2 See a counselor. Depression puts a damper on your sex drive, according to the article "Inhibited Sexual Desire." If you regularly suffer from depression, seeking help for this condition can help enhance your sex life. This treatment will be different for each person and can include talk therapy or a combination of talk therapy and medication. Step 3 Work out relationship problems. This speaks to the psychological causes of a decreased sex drive. The University of Maryland Medical center points out that women who don't feel close to their partners or who don't spend enough time with them often suffer from low sex drive. Step 4 Evaluate your medications. Common medications like depression and anxiety medicines quash libido. Sometimes the solution is as simple as switching medications and sometimes it takes longer to develop a system that works for your depression without affecting your sex drive. Step 5 See your doctor. According to the article "Sexual Problems Overview" from the University of Maryland Medical Center, a woman may experience a lowered sex drive if she has a hormonal imbalance, a back injury, an endocrine disorder or a handful of other diseases and conditions. Seeking treatment for these conditions may help enhance her sex drive. Step 6 Avoid herbal supplements. According to the U.S. Food and Drug administration, no herb or supplement has been approved as a safe, effective aphrodisiac. Many of the common herbs and synthetic hormones that are used to promote sex drive can be harmful if not used correctly or if combined with other medications.