She has no sex drive anymore

Gay Issues and Problems

I am so confused. My gf and I have been together for almost 5 years. In the beginning we had amazing sex, and by that I mean we were just having SO MUCH fun with each other's bodies. We were always comfortable with each other and could discuss sex openly. We tried new things and were very active. After she started taking anti-depressants (which was just after our first year together), it waned a little, but we expected this. Over the last year, it has gone from less to practically none. When we are together, I feel as if I should "hurry up and finish". She has no desire for sex and has told me this. When we are not fighting about it, she says she doesnt want to be like this, but when we argue, it is all my fault and I am pressuring her and I am not sensitive enough. I try to be, I really do...but is it so wrong for me to also be hurt by this, by her lack of desire? She doesnt seem to think I have anything to complain about b/c my libido is very healthy. When I try to tell her that I feel undesirable to her, that angers her.

I am not sure what I am supposed to be doing to help her. I am so hurt and I feel very uncomfortable in this relationship now. I know sex is not everything, but am I wrong to think that it is important? We have no real intimacy of any kind eg. cuddling, having (non-sexual) bathes together, not even kissing or hugging unless I ask for it outright. What am I supposed to be feeling and doing, b/c according to her I am doing everyhting all wrong. I still love her very much and I dont want our relationship to end over sex, but it is becoming too much for me. Anyone out there who is going through this like I am??? Please help b/c I am at a loss.

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i'm in the same boat

me and my gf have been together for four years come november and just like you our sex life was amazing in the beginning! but nowadays it feels like i can't even kiss her let alone touch her. she says it is not me, but honestly what else am i suppose to think? We have a great relationship other than the sex issue, but here lately with me working so much and her going to school i feel like we are falling apart and i am losing my mind! i love this woman with everything in me. i need some advice. i don't want to lose her but i am just waiting for the day when one of us gets fed up and poof it's over... i really don't know what else to try though i have done the romance thing, doesn't work. i am at a lose. i am so glad i found this site other wise i would really be screwed..

More going on than the obvious

I agre with you that this is a bit out of the usual, and can't help wondering what else might it be about.

Why was she put on anti-depressants just one year into your relationship? Yes they can change sexual desire and feelings, but not like this.

I agree that ending a relationship over sex is probably not the right reason, but I am puzzled as to what is the real reason this is happening. It doesn't make sense, and I suggest you try to get to the bottom of it, either by talking to her or, if that is not possible, by going together to see a counsellor experienced in this field.

thank you

You know, if nothing else, its good to know that someone else on the outside sees this. I have often thought there was more going on, I just wish I knew what that "more" is and what I could do. I love her so much....thank you for taking the time to post. I feel so alone. BTW she was put on them for depression, she has struggled with it for most of her life but I helped her go talk to her doctor around that time (she was 2 embarrassed) and that was his decision. She tried counselling but she is unable to open up to strangers very well so that was not working out.