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AIBU?

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I just don’t want IT anymore

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Phoenixinnit · 24/06/2023 08:04

Used to have a great sex drive but had cancer two years ago & had a chemically induced menopause - bam, overnight no more periods. I’m 52 & now on HRT (my cancer didn’t prevent this) & great, no more brain fog, night sweats etc. But there’s still nothing going on down there, or in my brain. It’s like everything has shut up shop. And the husband is seriously suffering - like questioning our future together. He’s always had a high sex drive & is really missing it. Indeed as I write this he’s sleeping in the spare room cos we tried last night & nothing happened. I just don’t get horny with him anymore. And here’s the thing: I don’t know if it’s the menopause or me, post cancer. Since my recovery I’ve become more itchy to crack on & do stuff - be more, go places, embrace change etc whereas he is an introvert & fairly antisocial. We’ve always done our own thing, he rarely comes out with me, I’m almost a singleton on that front but I fear we’ve drifted apart. We have been married nearly 20 years & talked endlessly about embracing our differences, that we don’t need to be joined at the hip. Oh, I should add I used to be a bit overweight - not obese but overweight (never lost the baby fat) & that was a huge deal for him. But I lost 3 stone during my cancer treatment (I had to have a feeding tube) & now I look amazing, so friends tell me… But I just can’t see a way through this, apart from him watching porn. I guess my AIBU is - should I be making more effort in the sack, somehow, or should he accept things have changed. PS I have sought counselling as I think I have some shit to unpack here!

OP posts:
jeaux90 · 24/06/2023 08:12

If you don't want to you don't have to basically, but I'll tell you my experience of this post menopause.

The HRT solved 95% of my issues but my joints still hurt and my sex drive zero.

I went back to the dr asked for a blood test to see whether my hormones were back to a decent level. They said yes apart from your testosterone is on the floor.

Referring me to the menopause clinic, they prescribed testosterone gel every other day and this has solved those last two problems...also my brain function is even better.

Not sure with your cancer history whether testosterone is ok but definitely worth exploring the success of your HRT so far.

jeaux90 · 24/06/2023 08:14

But also OP...if you feel that your relationship has run it's course and you are just happier on your own (as I have been for years) then consider your options. Either way, centre your own health and happiness.

BackAgainstWall · 24/06/2023 08:16

YANBU
If you don’t feel it, you can’t force or make yourself feel it, and I don’t think you should put yourself in that situation. Don’t feel guilty about it.

Good for you having a new zest for life. On the other hand, he sounds a bit closed minded and boring. It’s beside the point, but even if you could, would you want to be jumping into bed with him anyway.

TheUsualChaos · 24/06/2023 08:16

Agree, you can see GP about this but first question is do you want your sex drive back and be together with DH again or are you happy as you are? If you sought help from GP, it needs to be because you want to, not because you feel it's your duty as a wife to give him a sex life.

Chchchanging · 24/06/2023 08:21

Hi OP I am exactly the same. Now through meno (i am 53) and symptoms mostly gone (not on HRT) but zero sex drive.
My DH hasn't complained as I am not sure he's that bothered either (he is v stressed with work and worrying for his dad in a care home)
It's not for me a 'person' issue. I can't imagine sex with anyone. Just zero interest.

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