Research suggests thatsexual satisfactionplays a pivotal role in healthy relationships.
It may be due to a short-term stressor that has driven your partner to distraction.
This can stir feelings offrustration, self-doubt, and worry that this is your first step toward asexless marriage.
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Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee
Is It Normal Not to Be Interested in Sex?
There is no rule as to when a dry spell is “too long.”
Every individual and couple is different, and sexual desire fluctuates naturally over time.
This ultimately interferes with resolution of the problem.
Low Libido
Low libido is a lack of sex drive that can lead to decreased sexual activity.
Treatment requires discovering the underlying causes.
These might include:
Other emotional challenges can also play a role in how much a person desires sex.
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Despite the negative impacts of the condition, a lack of interest in sex often goes underdiagnosed and undertreated.
Types of sexual dysfunction in men include erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation, and premature ejaculation.
Express yourself sensitively and without any suggestion of blame.
That is where worry turns to blame.
Therapycan teach you stress management skills and help identify undercurrents of depression or anxiety.
Can a Relationship Survive Without Desire?
Remember: Solving any relationship problemwhether sexual, financial, or emotionalis a process and not an event.
Help is available to get your relationship back on track.
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