8 Tips to Enliven Your Libido for Spring
by Linda Rains

Unless you live in the southernmost areas of the states, it's more than likely you've been holed up in the house for a good five months. For most of the country, this winter's been brutal with enough snow, ice, sleet and rain to give us all a good case of cabin fever. And for many, it's taken its toll on the love life too. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and its name is spring - the season of birds, bees and LOVE! The good news is that you've still got time to get your attraction action in gear. So say goodbye to the gloom and doom of winter, and try eight great tips to enliven that libido for spring!

1. Buff those buns. Get the juices flowing with a few trips to the gym (and I'm not just talking about enjoying the view). Hit that heart rate with a little cardio, and you may find yourself rewarded with a more active love life. Because when you look good, you feel good (and vice versa). Besides, where else might you scan gals in jog bras and guys in sweaty tees?

2. Up the flirt factor. Smile at that cute girl in the checkout line. Greet the guy who caught your eye in aisle nine. You'll find there's little like positive reaction to inspire the love ego. The more you get, the more you'll give. And soon you'll be the most suave Rico on the block.

3. Just do it. You've seen her struggling with car keys in the condo parking lot. Perhaps he shoots by on daily runs with his retriever Ralph. She could be the cute girl heating her hot tamales in the company kitchen. Obviously there's a little life left in those loins, begging for your attention. Mind that call for amore, and ask the guy or girl out! One small step could make all the difference.

4. Get out there. Sitting on the sofa with a bowl of Cheerio's ain't gonna get you any action. But it is a sure step to squash those primordial social urges. Get yourself out, join a group or two, and surround yourself with active, ambitious singles. Dare I suggest the Junior League, business and political organizations, or local church groups? Perhaps softball or sand volleyball leagues. The more exposure, the better!

5. Tempt the tastebuds. Got yourself a stalled out date that needs a move in the right direction? There's little more alluring than a decadent dinner with dessert to inspire your new mate. Turn up the heat with oysters, and finish up with champagne, strawberries and chocolate. Bottom's up!

6. If all else fails, go herbal. Do a quick search for "libido" at your favorite search engine. You'll discover plenty of concoctions that claim a rejuvenated amore. From energy enhancements to nature's viagara, just be sure to use common sense when selecting exotic ingredients. And consult your physician before trying anything too weird.

7. If it smells like a rose... it could just be your pheromones in psynch. Any high school biology teacher will tell you that love's got its own chemical reaction that's undetectable by the senses. Increase the power of human nature and update your scent factor with a trip to your local department store. You may benefit with a quick survey of the opposite sex for current favorites. Choose your weapon wisely!

8. Meet your match(es). Who else will take in your desires about the opposite sex, and find just the type you seek? If you haven't yet posted your profile at Match.com, don't wait another minute. They'll take your info about your perfect date, churn it through their database, and match you up with your best dates. Talk about a turn on!