Male Low Libido
Women often complain about being hounded for sex by their partners, but what about when men don’t want sex? It’s among the touchiest of couples issues, since society and even evolution teaches us that men are sex-hungry beasts who always want it. When a woman isn’t fighting off her partner’s advances or wants sex more than her partner, self-esteem of both members of the couple can be at stake.
Low libido in men is another one of those issues no one seems to talk about. One in five men suffer from it-and the best news is that help is available, if you want it. Men complain of low libido because of declining hormones, certain medications and health conditions, and too much stress. The relationship matters, too. It’s not just women who are tuned into the quality of their intimacy and sexually inspired-or uninspired-because of it.
The real issue seems to lie in getting over the shame both members of a couple feel when a man has a low sex drive. If you’re worried about your partner’s sagging libido, pay attention to what’s going on in your relationship. Carve out time for just the two of you, in which you focus on reconnecting as a couple. Try to minimize his stress by tuning into what he might need. If you feel at an impasse, gently bring up the idea of counseling and/or a visit to his general practitioner for further discussion.
Once you do put low libido on the table, interventions like stress reduction, sifting through medications that may be dampening sex drive and testosterone therapy all offer help. Low libido is a natural part of the relationship cycle and the life cycle, but it doesn’t have to be a permanent one.
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