What to do if a partner has low sex drive?

Contributor: NinaH NinaH
I've been dating my BF for almost two years, and at first we had sex almost every day. But with time, it seems like his sexual desire faded. Now we have sex just once in a while (last time was more than a month ago), it lasts a few minutes and that's it. He doesn't even try to keep doing any action to help me finish. So if I finish first it is huge luck for me!

When I try to discuss the situation, he claims that he loves me and I have nothing to worry about. But I do worry because I love him too and want to have a lot of sex with the person that I love.

But I simply don't know what to do. If someone were in such a situation or you have any advice, I'll appreciate your help a lot!
05/22/2020
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Contributor: nikywolfe nikywolfe
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Originally posted by NinaH
I've been dating my BF for almost two years, and at first we had sex almost every day. But with time, it seems like his sexual desire faded. Now we have sex just once in a while (last time was more than a month ago), it lasts a few minutes and ... more
I believe connecting physically in a relationship is huge and strengthens the bond you have and that you've noticed the change in him and have concerns that you want to keep your relationship fresh and excited and not fall into a place of complacency. May also bring up the fact that he could be low due to health reasons and it concerns you so I would suggest he go get his labs checked to make sure everything in his system is functioning normally. I do hormone therapy and see a slew of men in the waiting room when I go. Its totally normal to have a system out of wack and he is not alone. Since I've gone Ive seen a vast difference and improvement. Its an investment that is worth it to me as not only has my sex life improved but energy and mood so its not just for one purpose. Hope that helps!
05/22/2020
Contributor: Gunsmoke Gunsmoke
Sounds like time to move on. Life's too short...

You're not going to change him, and if you try he'll resent you for it. Not every relationship was meant to be permanent.
05/23/2020
Contributor: Voulez-vous coucher avec moi Voulez-vous coucher avec moi
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Originally posted by NinaH
I've been dating my BF for almost two years, and at first we had sex almost every day. But with time, it seems like his sexual desire faded. Now we have sex just once in a while (last time was more than a month ago), it lasts a few minutes and ... more
This is literally my life.... TO A TEE!! We have a slight age difference(he's 55, I am 34) and I'm in my prime.. So, there's that but, he also has a lot going on in his life and he handles his emotions differently than I do and I accept that.. I can't help but talk about this stuff so can figure it out and he keeps it in like everything else.. but we've managed to find ways to talk about and through trial and error this past weekend we had the best sex ever!!!!
05/27/2020
Contributor: CuriousFun CuriousFun
For a period of time in my last relationship, I was on medication that totally killed my sex drive. I felt really bad about it (and endured no small amount of guilt-tripping from my then-boyfriend), but I just couldn't seem to WANT sex, and when I gave it a shot anyway, I just couldn't get physically aroused, and even with lube, intercourse was uncomfortable and unpleasant for me.

Is he taking any medications? Or have you noticed any other changes in his mood or behaviour? Sometimes things like depression can kill a person's sex drive. As someone else mentioned, it might not be a bad idea to talk to a medical professional, just to rule out any possible physical, psychiatric, or homornal issues that could be at play, because those issues are more common than many people realise.

I'd also say it's time to sit him down and have a serious talk. Make it clear that you don't want to make him feel bad, but your needs are not being met, and that needs to be addressed. Make it clear that it's not enough for him to just reassure you that he still loves you and then nothing changes; that this is something the two of you need to explore and hash out and get to the bottom of. You don't have to make him feel bad about it or be mean about it, but you shouldn't allow him to brush off your concerns, either.

Maybe sex has just become boring and routine by this point in the relationship? If that's the case, it's an easy enough fix. The two of you can talk about fantasies you might have, or new things you'd be interested in trying. You can try introducing things like toys or restraints or roleplaying or whatever else of a million other things might appeal to both of you. Relationships take work, especially after the excitement and newness wears off. Sometimes it's easy to forget that, and just assume that so long as you love each other, everything will work out fine (I get the impression this is the attitude your boyfriend has, but I could be wrong)....but that's not really how people work. It takes effort to keep things fresh and exciting, and without that effort, it's very easy for things to become stale, no matter how much you love each other. And remember, if you need inspiration, the internet is a wealth of information on sex and kink, haha (hey, this site is a good place to start!).

Whatever happens, I wish you the best of luck!
05/27/2020
Contributor: GrayFUN GrayFUN
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Originally posted by NinaH
I've been dating my BF for almost two years, and at first we had sex almost every day. But with time, it seems like his sexual desire faded. Now we have sex just once in a while (last time was more than a month ago), it lasts a few minutes and ... more
I agree with everyone here, you need to have a sit down with him. If he doesn't want to or blows you off you might need to get out. There could be a number of problems including stress, medication, and other personal/ mental problems for him. On the other hand, I don't know about your sexual relationship, he might not like what you are doing or you might be boring, or not pleasurable to him. I am younger than my partner, and had a wild youth, but I am always open with my partner and we are better for it. I found out things she really liked and she found out things I really liked and our sex life is great. If he can't have a sit down about this, which is important, what is he going to do when you have to have a sit down about really important relationship and life stuff, marriage, financial issues, kids (if you two want them).
06/03/2020