A low sex drive can interfere with sexual activity and cause problems in relationships. It can be caused due to low sex hormones production, a side effect of some medicines (statins, beta blockers, antipsychotics), depression, stress, sleep deprivation, smoking, alcoholism, and chronic illness like cancer, fibromyalgia, and arthritis.
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Why do I have low sexual drive, even after having good health?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old male. I have a really low sex drive. At the beginning of the relationship, my sex drive was good, but after a few months, it went down really fast, and I have been facing this problem for the past three years. I am happy with the way my partner looks, I believe in being... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I see young men with a low libido or sex drive quite often. It is a natural variant. Most likely, you are mildly asexual. Normally that makes life even easier unless there is a partner who expects much more. If you have a healthy heart, I sugg... Read Full »