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What Causes Sudden Lack Of Libido And Sexual Drive For A Prolonged Duration?
Question: I have a friend who's girlfriend who used to be sexually active with him has not engaged in sexual activity with him for over a year. They have moved in with each other and still there is no sexual activity. He attributes it to menopause however she will not even engage in other variations of sexual activity such as oral sex or manipulation of the penis as alternative ways to try to satisfy him. She did these things in the past but now there is nothing. They hug and touch and kiss on the cheek but no sexual intercourse or alternate methods of sexual activity. They love each other deeply and talk of marriage in the future. He is truly perplexed as to why there is no alternative activity to meet each other's needs since intercourse may be a problem. What physical reasons would prevent a woman from engaging in alternative methods of sexually satisfying the man she loves and want to marry???
Brief Answer:
Counseling is required to find out the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
A wide range of illnesses, physical changes and medications can have effect on sex drive. Like If you experience pain during sex or an inability to orgasm, it can hamper your desire for sex. Too much alcohol can spoil your sex drive; the same is true of street drugs. Many medication can cause, it is important to know whether she is on any drugs, you should be very sure about it. Psychological issues includes anxiety or depression, Stress, such as financial stress or work stress, History of physical or sexual abuse, Previous negative sexual experiences. So it is important for them to go for counseling. Some how if you can convince them for counseling, it will be helpful for them.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
Counseling is required to find out the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
A wide range of illnesses, physical changes and medications can have effect on sex drive. Like If you experience pain during sex or an inability to orgasm, it can hamper your desire for sex. Too much alcohol can spoil your sex drive; the same is true of street drugs. Many medication can cause, it is important to know whether she is on any drugs, you should be very sure about it. Psychological issues includes anxiety or depression, Stress, such as financial stress or work stress, History of physical or sexual abuse, Previous negative sexual experiences. So it is important for them to go for counseling. Some how if you can convince them for counseling, it will be helpful for them.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
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