11 things that can affect a man’s urge for sex
Dosu Gideon
Every man is born with an ego, and one of the attributes of a married man is that he should be able to sleep with his wife but there are different things can affect a man desire for sex, one of which is a low testosterone. This could be a major loss in sex drive as testosterone is the main male sex hormone.
Listed below are 11 things that can affect a man’s urge for sex
1. The collapse of Job: There is nothing a man fears like losing his major source of income. When a marriage lacks money frustration will set in, Even the man in question may lose respect before his wife and this can be one of the factors that can affect the sex urge of a man most especially when the wife did not have words to comfort him.
We have heard of a man that lost his erection for over a year until he received medical attention from doctors just because the wife uttered a vulgar word when the man was about to make sex advancement towards her. She said “you don’t have Job but you can sleep with a woman”
2. Inadequate sleep: “Lack of sleep can lead to low energy, fatigue, and sleepiness,” says Siebern. “This may affect libido and/or decrease interest in sex. So watch out for things that hinder you from getting adequate sleep and learn how to prioritize them
3. Unhealthy food: When you are addicted to be eating the wrong kind of foods. it will affect your urge for sex. In my next post I will list food that can hinder urge for sex. please watch out for it.
4. Unnecessary weight gain; According to a recent study conducted by Binks and his colleagues at Duke, up to 30% of obese people seeking help controlling their weight indicate problems with sex drive, desire, performance, or all three. Often, the latest research shows, these problems can be traced to physical conditions that coexist with obesity.
5. Alcohol: Alcohol can affect your sexual prowess as it can cause trouble achieving organism and also aid premature ejaculation. Being drunk can also be a turn off for your partner. And too much alcohol is going to make one feel sleepy, tired and consequently, lose interest in sex.
6. Permission of depression: Depression is a common cause of poor sex drive and often leads to poor sleep. Depression can lead to other libido conditions like high blood pressure. Sex without feeling close can slay desire; intimacy is more than just sex. If your sex life is dry as a couple, try to talk it over by spending more non-sexual time together, just the two of you. Talk, snuggle, trade messages and find other ways to express love without having sex. Getting closer can rebuild your sex drive.
7. Problems with your marriage Partner:
When you are not in good term with your wife it will eventually reflect in your emotion and affect your urge for sex.
That lack of connection with your partner, unresolved conflicts or fights, communication issues, infidelity, to mention but a few, often leads to loss of interest in sex and a reduction of sex drive among couples.
8. Medications
Antidepressants (such as SSRIs) have a well-documented negative effect on libido and arousal, but many other medications can also be a drag on the sex life of a man. Antihistamines and other allergy medications are vasoconstrictors, meaning they limit blood flow all over your body (including genitals), which can lower desire and make it difficult or near impossible to orgasm. As a man be sure to discuss each of your medications with your doctor to see if switching to a different brand helps.
9. Aggressive porn use
If you’re addicted to porn and your masturbation habits are out of control, you can over-stimulate levels of dopamine, the neurotransmitter that triggers sexual pleasure to the extent that you may not be able to find fulfillment to have sex with your wife. If this happens over and over, it becomes harder for your brain to respond appropriately.
This can be reversed by avoiding porn but men often have a hard time self-regulating this behavior, which is why many seek professional help.
10. Too much and too little exercise
Everyone knows too little exercise can lower sex drives, but too much can have the same effect. Excessive exercise can lead to conditions akin to eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder, which can have a negative impact on your sex drive.
Overall, being fit helps people feel sexy, so moderate exercise is good
11. Erection problems Men with erectile dysfunction (ED) often worry about how they will be able to perform sexually and that worry can drain their sexual desire even before they start the process. This issue can be treated and couples can also work together to keep it from affecting their relationship.
