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Why Doesn't my boyfriend want to have sex with me anymore?

By May 19, 2009 - 9:46am
 
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We've been dating for over a yer now but in the last few months our sex has drastically decreased at first started to go down from at least 1-2 times a day for at least 5 months and then it went down to 1-2 times a week and then to 1-2 times a month and now it's been a month and a half since we've had sex. I've read a few articles about this allready, but none seem to fit my problem exactly. I was worried for a while that it might be me that was the problem and but he told me it wasn't and i know he wouldn't lie to me. I've asked him about it but he says theres nothing wrong. I just don't know what to do anymore. He's only a year older than me and he's suppose to be in hes prime. Is there anything I can do? I Haven't pressured him or anything because I dont want him to do it just to shut me up. I want him to want to. and I'm just not satistied anymore and im not asking for everyday, at this point once or twice a week would be nice. A far as I know there's nothing he's stressed about at work or school, could it be a cobination of the 2? or something else going on that I don't know about? and please keep in mind that im am searching for help and advice and I don't want to hear find a new boyfriend. I love him and im not leaving him, even if it means were not going to have sex anymore. But it's frustration for the time being as I find it a tad odd that I want it more than he does. and I don't really want to talk to any of my friends abotu it because I live in a small town and this is personal and I don't need everyone talking about it. and the last thing I want him to feel is embarassed. I havn't told anyone of my friends but I'm in need of some advice. Any Ideas?

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I dated my now husband for 3 years before we got married. For the first couple of times we had average sex but it did not work out. he was always too tired for sex most of the times but super energectic for video games/movies etc. We had sex once every 2 weeks or so. I left him after dating him for 2 months because there was no sex in the relationship. During our seperation i met somebody and we had the best chemistry ever and we had sex for 4-5 hours everyday but i did not love him and dont think he did either. Compensation i guess ;). My boyfriend begged me back in his life and i was back with him (loong story) but our sex life did not chnage..once every 2-3 months. we broke up and made up like 5 times and then we got married. he promised to see a therapist after marriage. I thought may be he was low on tetestrone or something. after 6 months of marriage we seeked counselling and he promised he would fix things but he did not!!! it has been 3 years since we have been married and it is has improved to once a month!!!!! (from once in 3 months). After all this i dont even find him attractive.

My advise to all people is: If your SEX life ain't working run for the hills and DONT look back. Even LOVE caanot glue two people together if their sex life is a disaster!!.

Disclaimer: This applies to men who are too conceited to accept that there could be anything wrong with them and in turn ruin other people's lives.

November 29, 2010 - 1:58pm
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I completely agree with you and my heart goes out to you that you married him. i probably would have accepted a marriage proposal from my now ex if he had asked even though I was suffering dramatically in our relationship. Despite the sex, I loved him and he would have made a good father. I cheated on him though and he found out. I think you're situation sounds a lot like mine was and I would guess that your husband could be closet gay or asexual. You can still leave! Check out my recent blog posting about this at https://barkandwhistle.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/my-ex-boyfriend-was-on-the-down-low/
Good luck!

December 17, 2010 - 11:31am
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Anonymous

My boyfriend and I have been together for 2.5 years and I'm constantly having to ask for sex, he tells me he doesn't like when it's my idea, but its never his idea so what do I do? In the begenning we did it like 3 times a day now I'm lucky if I get it once a week, I know hes not cheating because I'm with him 24/7. I hope its not because hes not sexually attracted to me anymore, he says it isn't, that it's not me it's him, or he doesn't know why, it's really annoying and sometimes pisses me off let alone hurts my feelings, I guess us women will never understand men.

November 28, 2010 - 10:10pm
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Anonymous

I think this happens to guys more than we think.. It seems a very common issue. I'm going through the same bullshit, no sex for me and I want to punch a wall I'm so horny. The worst is hearing about friends and their fantastic sex lives, or women with "insatiable" boyfriends. Words cannot even describe how jealous I am.

November 24, 2010 - 4:06am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

I hear you!! i have even considered cheating (if we still want to call it that) but am too chicken!! it makes me even more mad that there are many men who desire me and think i am hot. I am 28 and not at all bad looking. big boobs and all..but i feel UGLY and low!!!

November 29, 2010 - 2:13pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

If you are even considering cheating then how much do you really want to be with him? I have similar problems but have never once thought of cheating on my fiance and never would.

December 2, 2010 - 6:47pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

If you are even considering cheating then how much do you really want to be with him? I have similar problems but have never once thought of cheating on my fiance and never would.

December 2, 2010 - 6:46pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

If you are even considering cheating then how much do you really want to be with him? I have similar problems but have never once thought of cheating on my fiance and never would.

December 2, 2010 - 6:46pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

If you are even considering cheating then how much do you really want to be with him? I have similar problems but have never once thought of cheating on my fiance and never would.

December 2, 2010 - 6:45pm

i don't know how to talk about this with my him. i dont want him to do it just to stop me from thinking/talking about it. i am kind of tired of always being the one who initiate.. i miss the closeness, not the sex.

November 20, 2010 - 11:00pm
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