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Old 08-01-2011, 07:29 PM
 
Location: Tennessee
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What is with the excuses in relationships. I know people that had sex regularly till they split and the ones that blame this and that on the reason why it doesn't happen.
You have either a low, medium or high sex drive. thats it
40 year old virgins, hey you have a low sex drive, end of story, why I don't know but no normal guy could keep his hands off that long.
Its like hearing the ones who say if they aren't good in bed then teach them. Hey if you aren't you can't learn. you can show a person what you like but you can't get them into it if sex is dirty to them. you never know what was done or said to them in the past or if their stuff just don't work. move on.
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Old 08-01-2011, 07:44 PM
 
Location: Nantahala National Forest, NC
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Maybe a bit more complicated......look at medical reasons: anxiety/depression, low testosterone levels ( M & F), any long-term health problems ie diabetes, heart issues etc. Then there are the emotional reasons: past history of abuse (physical and/or mental), stress, no attraction to partner, fear of performance etc.

Not a simple problem by any means....

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Old 08-01-2011, 07:53 PM
 
Location: Lowell, MA
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maybe a bit more complicated......look at medical reasons: Anxiety/depression, low testosterone levels ( m & f), any long-term health problems ie diabetes, heart issues etc. Then there are the emotional reasons: Past history of abuse (physical and/or mental), stress, no attraction to partner, fear of performance etc.

not a simple problem by any means....
d.i.t.t.o.
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Old 08-01-2011, 08:30 PM
 
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It must be Oversimplification Night on City-Data.

Libido is not static. It is the result of a complex interplay between mind and body, and it is strongly affected by everything from hormones to mental and physical health to the state of the relationship.
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Old 08-02-2011, 07:15 AM
 
Location: Forests of Maine
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It is a very complicated topic.
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Old 08-02-2011, 10:51 AM
 
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Sex isn't an is or isn't, my sex life goes between sex every night and over a week in between all based on moods, time of day, how busy we are, etc etc.

I get the feeling that sex is something that has to be focused on in most relationships, even when both parties involved love it and are completely happy with their partner, it's too easy to let "life" get in the way, and I think that might bring a lot of couples closer to the break up.

As far as 40 year old virgins: OP, you're over simplifying, in many cases it's psychological issues that are the main cause, in some cases the same conditions will reduce sex drive.

That said, I was 24 when I lost my virginity, and the reason for that was certainly not a low sex drive, it was poor self esteem.
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