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How can I revive my sex drive?

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lmpeachment · 01/11/2021 07:59

Literally this. I am 55 and post menopausal and have no desire for sex. My partner wants to have sex of course, as do I but I have no urge.
What can I do?? Is there any medication I could take?

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Romemarie · 01/11/2021 08:28

Search online for maca vitamin supplement. I read somewhere its supposed to increase libido, and help pre and postmenopause. Basically helps woman down there.
I wouldn't know if they work as I'm late 20s but read amazing reviews on them.

SueSaid · 01/11/2021 09:05

Sex toys, lube, nice undies, fantasies? There isn't medication as such unless you try hrt or vaginal oestrogen if you have vaginal atrophy.

Intimacy is such a vital part of a relationship you need to find a way to get turned on. Fine if your dh is ok without sex but he isn't. He will be wanking elsewhere, masturbution is obviously healthy and normal but you need to be the object of his desires. It amazes me how many women are happy with their husbands 'pottering in the shed' for hours or 'watching sport' downstairs while they're upstairs watching strictly. They will be wanking!

Find you inner sex goddess. Find how to get turned on and have sex weekly. The more you do it the more you'll want to do it.

lmpeachment · 01/11/2021 09:29

I just have no want at all. My body can't be bothered and I know that sounds bad. Partner does watch porn - I literally think, Ah well, he's happy!
But, deep down I want a cure

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SueSaid · 01/11/2021 09:35

Yes and it is common and I don't mean get nice undies to please your dh, do it for yourself to feel sexy.

What about if he met someone irl he clicked with, that he was attracted to how would you feel? If you think your marriage is over then fine but honestly invest a bit of time and effort, send him erotic gifs while he's at work, masturbate even if its a chore for you at first.

Intimacy is so important in a good relationship, have you got a vibe?

lmpeachment · 01/11/2021 11:22

If he met someone else I would miss him, but I would also think, Great I don't have to have sex again!
I love the companionship though

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furbabymama87 · 01/11/2021 13:43

Spend some time having a look at the range of different sex toys out there and find one that works for you. Have a think about what turns you on while using it. Hopefully you'll find the more you do this, the more you'll want it and can boost your sex drive.

SueSaid · 01/11/2021 13:50

@lmpeachment

If he met someone else I would miss him, but I would also think, Great I don't have to have sex again! I love the companionship though
Well it's worth trying to save then. Have you ever enjoyed sex, is this just a menopausal thing where you've lost your libido?

Just wear some sexy undies, surprise him with a demand for sex (even if you cba lol), get a sex toy out so you both really enjoy it and that's it. You'll be at it constantly. Just need to make an effort at first if your relationship is worth saving.

Do you fancy him?

Whatliesbeneath707 · 01/11/2021 20:23

Do you or have you taken HRT @lmpeachment? Even if you feel that you’ve gone through the menopause, your hormones will still be depleted & the thinking now is that you can stay on HRT indefinitely. If you haven’t tried it, I wonder if you asked the GP for a trial of HRT to see if it made any difference to your libido. You may also have other symptoms that HRT might relieve too.

optimistic40 · 01/11/2021 22:50

I would say HRT. It's what I plan to do if I need to (I'm pre menopause and in my 40s). But only if you are comfortable. Maybe it is worth a try.

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