Has your Sex Drive Decreased?
It happens to almost everyone. You are not interested in having sex as frequently as before. Or the thought of having sex at all is completely unappealing. Your sex drive seems to be decreasing and you are not sure as to why. At first, there may not be any logical explanation but looking at some underlying issues may reveal the problem.
Be honest. This is not a time to be silent with your spouse. They need to know that you are experiencing a decrease in your sex drive and perhaps not achieving an organism as frequently. Most likely they have already noticed and are wondering what is wrong. Check for any relational problems such as difficulty with in-laws, finances, communication, or the kids. Getting help with these problems and dealing with them can improve your sex drive.
Talk to your doctor. Sometimes there are physiological reasons for a decrease in sex drive. Age, discomfort during sex, painful sex, or change in hormonal levels can all be contributing factors. By discussing your concerns with your doctor and running a few simple tests, the physiological reasons can be identified and in some cases resolved, improving your sex drive.
Heal from the past. Oftentimes when you are in a stable relationship and things are going well, sexual images of your past or unresolved sexual issues surface. Your ability to put aside these images or issues is no longer working. However, dealing with them again is not what you want to do. Yet, this is precisely what is needed. A past experience of abortion, rape, molestation, sexual abuse, multiple partners, pornography, sexually transmitted disease or infection can all be contributing factors to your decreased sex drive now. Take some time to work with a professional counselor to help heal from these past hurts.
Reduce stress. The stress of maintaining a household, managing the competing schedules, and working to improve finances can be overwhelming. Knowing what needs to be done and realizing that it cannot be accomplished increases your stress level. Usually, the things you choose not to complete are the very things that help you to relax and unwind. Like proper amounts of sleep, eating right, exercising, reading a favorite book, taking a relaxing bath, going on a date with your husband, or just playing with your kids. Add these activities back into your schedule and take time out for yourself. Sex will be far more desirable.
Not addressing your diminished sex drive could result in an increase in marriage problems or/an increase in lack of self-confidence; neither of which is desirable. This is a problem that will not go away with time or get better without being addressed, rather it is something you can confront and manage.
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