Patient's question:
I feel like my wife has a low libido. She shows no response to sexual caresses, fears, hates, and psychologically rejects sex. She 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 common causes of hypoactive sexual desire?Doctor's answer:
When people are in a bad mood, their sexual desire tends to temporarily diminish. This is especially true under extremely negative states such as profound sadness, terror, apathy, and fear, where sexual desire can be significantly affected, even completely lost. Given this, when a loved one is in a bad mood, the primary concern is to help them completely eliminate negative emotions and prioritize mental well-being. During this time, sexual activity should not take place. If a loved one is forced to engage in it, not only will it fail to evoke pleasure, but it may also lead to sexual indifference and harm the marital relationship.