Patient's question:
I feel like my wife has a low libido. She shows no response to sexual caresses, has fear, disgust, and psychological rejection towards sex, and also has a germaphobia about sex. I really want to find a way to help my wife regain interest and feelings for sex. What kind of help is needed: What are the reasons that lead to a low libido?Doctor's answer:
The recurrence of sexual desire, apart from internal reasons and the effects of sexual hormones, is also heavily influenced by external stimuli. Monotonous lifestyles or limited social interaction with others, avoiding reading or watching books and movies related to love, and not discussing related topics—i.e., lacking triggers for sexual desire—can suppress it, keeping the desire at a lower level. Long-term abstinence from sexual activity or infrequent experiences of pleasure and enjoyment can also reduce sexual desire. Additionally, excessively frequent sexual activity may lead to a decline in sexual desire.