Husband Is Much Less Interested in Sex

Updated on July 02, 2008
B.H. asks from Round Rock, TX
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My husband would die if he knew I was talking about this, but we need some advice. His desire for sex has gone from SUPER high to very low. We have a two year old and he is now in his mid 30's. We are extremly happy and committed to each other, but he is so embarrassed and upset by this. He talked to his doctor, and he wants him to get tested for high cholesterol and diabeties. And possibly see a urologist. We agree with all of that, but I think this also might just be a result of getting older and having more stress. It happens to women, why not men? And really how long could he keep up with that high of a drive? Just wondering....

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C.B.

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From personal experience they do tend to see a "slow down" in the get up and go. It usually hapens in the thirties, usually about the time you hit your "prime." He could have a "mental" block due to more stress, getting older, blah, blah. It's a good idea to have him checked out. Don't put so much emphasis on sex for now, buy a vibrator. Try not to mention sex. Men seem to have a problem with you pointing out they have a problem in that arena. I found that if I "started" by myself with him in the room, look out! I was a little red faced the first time. I hope this helps. CB

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L.T.

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B.,
Shocking as it may seem, I've had three husbands. My first was like a billy goat right up to when he moved out of the house and divorced me. (he had just turned 40). My second was younger than me and very active in his 40's (he died of a stroke while scuba diving). My third husband has diabeties and has no sex drive at all. Before we knew he had diabeties, I used to ask him if everything was ok because I noticed a decrease in interest.(he was in his late 40's). Now he doesn't even hug me because he fears I will want something more from him. Your doctor is on the right track. This is why there are so many commercials for male enhancement drugs. Your husband is honestly kind of young for this. Perhaps a long weekend alone without kids would help. Does he sit at a desk all day? Get him some boxer shorts.

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J.D.

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You may suggest to the doctor to have his testosterone and HGH levels checked. It is actually the same cause of decreased libido in women and it is NOT uncommon in men. But it is easily fixed!
Good luck!

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T.A.

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I think most husbands would die if they knew... This happended to my husband too. I am 37 and he is 43. We've been married for 13 years so when his drive went way down I didn't know what to think. Some things I thought of were not very good but I knew better. I asked some of my friends and even my Dad and my husband's yearly physical checked everything out and he was fine. We did just attribute it to getting older and added stress. Do you work outside the home? I noticed another drop with my husband around the time he became the sole provider for the family. He has never come back to SUPER high but close and as "stressed" as we are now with 3 kids a dog and hamster we make the time for each other and it rocks!! Hope this helps.

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