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It can be confusing when your sex drive takes a dip, seemingly for no reason. One day you’re totally into your partner and all about having sex, and the next day you just can’t be bothered. Rest assured that this is a fairly common occurrence, and many couples have gone through the exact same experience. While there are many reasons why our sex drives change over time, it’s important to address the issues that can be caused by one partner wanting sex and the other partner not wanting it as often. Read through this article to find out why your libido might be low and how you can talk to your partner about it.
Things You Should Know
- A low libido can be caused by many things, including stress and relationship problems.
- It might also be caused by hormonal changes or by certain medications.
- Talk to your husband and explain how you’ve been feeling, then work on figuring out why you’ve been feeling that way.
- Connect with your husband by going out on dates and focusing on romance even when you two aren’t having sex.
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- ↑ https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/sexual-and-reproductive/loss-of-libido
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/sexless-marriage#tips
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/maybe-its-just-me/201404/when-your-partner-doesnt-meet-your-needs-what-can-you-do
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/resolution-not-conflict/201404/sexless-marriage-causes-and-cures
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6576152/
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/sexless-marriage#is-it-a-deal-breaker
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/low-sex-drive-in-women/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374561
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