sex drive gone AWOL

Former Member

Hi

Over the last few weeks my sex drive has totally vanished. I still love being affectionate with my boyfriend and I still fancy him. I just don't want sex and when we kiss I enjoy it but it doesn't turn me on instead kisses feel comforting and affectionate.

Is there any reason that this could have happened? How do I get it back?

Phoenix

Former Member

maybe its your body's way of telling you that you need a rest from it

Just do what you want to do and dont rush it to come back

Are you on any medication?

Former Member

this is normal.. some ppl just have a temporarily break in their lust.. but can be caused by medication as... "blah" said.. it'd go over soon, if ure not on meds or if...it happens :thumb:

Former Member

I've been put on prozac but it can't be that as the lack of sex drive started before the meds

Former Member

stuff on your mind?

Former Member

stress and depression often makes people lose their sex drive. an then so can anti-depressants.

Former Member

Rainbow Phoenix wrote:

I've been put on prozac but it can't be that as the lack of sex drive started before the meds

Well there you go. Depression often zaps the libido out of existance, and then one of the side effects of certain antidepressants is loss of sex drive.

Former Member

Exercise often increases the libido, plus it can help to lighten depression. Good luck.

ClaireBear

Hiya,
You might find some of the information in this Q&A useful. And there's a really interesting article on the BBC Relationships Website that's probably worth reading.

Hope you're OK,
CB