#low sex drive
/LOW SEX DRIVE
The desire for sex, or {libido}, varies greatly between individual men & women. Libido, can be influenced by physical, social & psychological factors. It may be excited by the availability of the desired person, or by an opportunity for sex. Soft lights & music !i! really does !n! stimulate sex-drive!! Good sex & sex-drive feed on themselves; conversely, disappointment reduces desire.


Probably the most common cause of loss of {libido} is when excitement & novelty of a long term relationship wains. In this case, talk to your partner & make sure there is no misunderstanding. If you've recently started a family, you might be neglecting each other in favor of the children. Any offspring should provide focus of your lives together, but not at the expense of your own relationship.


Your child's happiness will be largely affected by the success of your relationship. If your relationship is basically sound in every other way, inject new life & variety. Try going away together for a weekend, or buy some sex manuals & experiment with new positions & approaches to sex. Common causes of loss of sex-drive include:


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physical illness
{stress}, {depression}, boredom
tenderness of {vagina} (after childbirth)
ageing (often {libido} naturally lessens beyond 50yrs)


regular consumption of large amounts of alcohol (possibly leading to {impotence})
certain drugs, particularly {diuretics}, anti-depressants, & anti-anxiety drugs (temporary effect)
discontentment with current partner
existing sexual problems


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Whatever the cause, it's important to talk it over with your partner so they don't feel rejected. You'll probably both agree there is little point of intercourse attempted out of duty. A sexual problem may subconsciously make you feel you do not desire sex. When the underlying problem is solved, sex-drive usually returns to normal.


{Libido} may be affected by levels of sex {hormone}. If very low, one is unlikely to be interested in sex & find sexual arousal difficult. Other symptoms include loss of hair & underdeveloped genitalia. This is a medical condition & should be treated by a doctor.