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Question:
Hi, I have been dating my boyfriend for almost 5 years. In the last 3 his sexual interest has decreased dramatically. We have sex maybe once a month. He has a stressful job but even on the weekend and holidays, there is hardly ever contact. Of course we have discussions about it but have come up without any solutions. He assures me that he is attracted to me and that he will try harder but the effort is only temporary and then we are right back to where we have started. I have tried to take initiative but end up feeling humiliated after he rejects me. He doesn't seem very interested in sex at all. He only masturbates once every 2 weeks if that. Any advice?

Answer:
by Rajendra Sathe:
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Today's hectic life-style makes this a very pertinent question. As the pace of life quickens up, not all are able to handle the stress and strains very easily. Excess working hours and severe mental strain are known to cause reduced sexual desire and erection problems. And if the penis does not get erect both the man and his partner are grossly affected. Usually he will feel humiliated and she feels rejected. However it's good that you are trying to help him by understanding his difficulty.

He needs to learn to relax and take time off for himself (I know its difficult and at times impossible but difficult days are sure to pass off sooner or later). He could take up a game or go to a gym to unwind. He could take up yoga. You could give him a nice back rub or massage after he comes home without expecting sex but with a good night's sleep, he may feel charged up for an early morning love-making session. (Men love to have sex at that time because of a natural rise in hormones).

If these simple suggestions don't work you might consider visiting a sex therapist. Do let me know about your progress on my email address : rsathe@indiatimes.com

Reviewed by: Scott Gross M. Ed.

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