Loss of Desire

Sex Problems for Men

I am confused about my sex life with my husband of 28 years, we haven't made love for the last 5 months, it used to be only once a month anyway. He says that nothing is wrong, that he still loves me, and I do believe that, he is not having an affair I am sure about that too. He does have a lot of pain from his back which he had an operation on 6 years ago and is still in pain, he has epidural injections and Voltorol 50mg 3 times a day, I wondered if this could be the cause. He does get an erection but only if I really bully him into it, which isn't very nice for me, it isn't happening spontaneously like it used to. He has had a blood test at the doctors that came back ok, he just does not seem to be interested in having sex at all, he does still give me a kiss and a cuddle and is very affectionate and loving, so any ideas on what is going on with him. He says he will not go for counselling because nothing is wrong, help.

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Loss of interest in sex

28 years is a nice long time, and it sounds as if there is still a lot of love and affection there both ways.

His pain may be causing some or all of the problem. As a man, I can say that it could certainly affect me! However, "bullying" him may not help, either. Tempting him by being sexier or wearing sexy nighties or whatever may help more.

Do you still have children around? That can also inhibit people. If so, try getting away to a new place. We used to do that a couple of times a year when we had kids and it was VERY nice!

I wish you luck.