🔷 LOW SEXUAL DESIRE IN MEN

Causes & treatment​

Low sexual desire in men is a common but often misunderstood difficulty. Many men go through periods where their desire for sex decreases or disappears, which can lead to concern, anxiety, or tension in a relationship.

👉 Low libido does not mean that something is “wrong” with you.
👉 It is a multifactorial condition that can be treated.

👉 Book a confidential appointment today.

🔷 What is Low Sexual Desire?

It refers to:

• reduced interest in sex

• fewer or no sexual thoughts

• decreased initiative

• difficulty with arousal

It may appear:

• gradually

• or suddenly

 

🔷 Why does desire decrease?

Sexual desire is not “automatic” — it is influenced by many factors.

 

🔹 Psychological causes

• Anxiety

• Stress

• Fatigue

• Depression

• Low self-esteem

👉 The mind directly affects desire

 

🔹 Relationship factors

• Emotional distance

• Conflict

• Routine

• Lack of communication

👉 Desire is closely linked to the relationship

 

🔹 Physical factors

• Hormonal changes (e.g., testosterone)

• Chronic fatigue

• Medical conditions

• Medication

 

🔹 Lifestyle factors

• Lack of sleep

• Poor nutrition

• Alcohol

• Lack of exercise

 

🔷 The vicious cycle of low desire

• Reduced desire

• Avoidance of sex

• Emotional distance

• Increased pressure

• Even lower desire

👉 The cycle becomes reinforced

 

🔷 Myth: “Desire should always be spontaneous”

👉 In reality:

There are two types of desire:

• Spontaneous desire

• Responsive desire

👉 Many men need stimulation first for desire to be activated

 

🔷 How Sex Therapy Helps

Sex therapy helps you:

✔ understand what affects your desire
✔ reduce anxiety and pressure
✔ reconnect with your body
✔ improve your relationship

 

🔹 It may include:

• Psychoeducation

• Working with thoughts and expectations

• Reconnection exercises (sensate focus)

• Improving communication

• Exploring relationship dynamics

 

🔷 Practical guidance

✔ Reduce pressure for “performance”
✔ Focus on the experience
✔ Reconnect with intimacy
✔ Create intentional time for your relationship

 

🔷 When to seek help

• When desire remains low for a long period

• When it affects your relationship

• When it causes anxiety or frustration

👉 The earlier you seek help, the easier the change

 

🔷 What to expect

• A safe and confidential environment

• No judgment

• Gradual improvement

• Practical solutions

 

🔷 About me

I am a Clinical Psychologist (MSc) specialized in sex therapy and couples therapy.

• I work with men and couples

• I apply evidence-based approaches

• Member of the International Society for Sexual Medicine

 

🔷 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is it normal for desire to decrease?
Yes, it happens to many men at different life stages.

Can it return?
Yes, with the right guidance it can be restored.

Is it a testosterone issue?
Sometimes, but not always — psychological and relational factors are often involved.

 

🔷 Why don’t I feel sexual desire?

Low desire is often linked to stress, pressure, fatigue, or emotional distance. When the body and mind are not in a state of relaxation and connection, desire decreases.

 

🔷 Book an appointment

📍 Online or In-Person Therapy | Sessions in English / Greek 
📞 99536269

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