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I have zero sex drive and it's really hurting DH.

55 replies

Haun · 13/11/2023 14:14

The constant rejection must be so horrible.
I'm 39 and it's not him. He's wonderful, provides financially, emotionally, pulls his weight around the house, great father.

But when he touches me I cringe, not because of him but because I hate my body, it's saggy, a bit overweight and embarrassing. He doenst care but I do.

Ontop of that I've suffered from depression and anxiety for years. Am waiting on ADHD assessment.

In my 20s had a good sex drive. But now it's literally non existent.

And it makes me sad. I want to want to have sex but the feeling just isn't there.

If I push myself I do enjoy it once I'm into it but then immediately it goes back to trying to avoid it.

He tried to kiss me in bed the other night and I said 'I'm too old for all that now' I was joking but that's how I feel deep down. Like a pensioner and I've just got zero desire for it.

I might masturbate maybe once or twice a month but it's usually when I'm on my period and it helps my cramps and getting me off to sleep when it's hurting. It's quick and emotionless.

What's wrong with me. Is this normal at 39?

OP posts:
Babamamananarama · 13/11/2023 23:05

Get your testosterone and oestrogen levels checked. My libido disappeared but I'm now on testosterone as part of HRT and it's brought it back big time. Like a light going on.

Aveen1 · 13/11/2023 23:06

Hi OP, consider asking your GP for a hormonal blood test.

OnceUponATimeInChristmasTime · 13/11/2023 23:22

You sound exactly like me OP.
I'm at my wits end and I'm sure my husband is too. I dread bed time, I dread the bedroom door opening. It's just bloody awful. He must feel horrible all of the time. I think our drives are mismatched anyway but I literally have no drive at all now, so I just feel hopeless.
If you figure something out OP, let me know!

SwordToFlamethrower · 13/11/2023 23:44

There are some really great sex and intimacy therapists out there.

I worked with one (female) recently after having our daughter and she worked wonders for us.

I also invested in a set of yoni eggs.

LoveLifeBeHappy · 23/07/2025 09:34

@Haun Was this ever resolved?

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