

{"id":32559,"date":"2019-01-14T12:13:29","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T12:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=32559"},"modified":"2024-05-15T10:12:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T10:12:12","slug":"not-being-sexually-attracted-to-husband","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/not-being-sexually-attracted-to-husband\/","title":{"rendered":"Not Sexually Attracted to Your Husband? 10 Causes &#038; Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-32037 size-full\" title=\"The Dark Side of Not Being Sexually Attracted to Husband\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Are-You-a-Dominant-Partner-in-a-Controlling-Relationship.jpg\" alt=\"The Dark Side of Not Being Sexually Attracted to Husband\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As much as the title seems like a set of alphabets, it can also turn out to be the reason for the start of a bad story. Women face a variety of challenges and respond to them in their own unique ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there are women also who surrender to the situation. While there are many important issues that are faced by women today, this article focuses specifically on the topic of marital sexual attraction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let&rsquo;s discuss another aspect of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/the-power-card-in-marital-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marital relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We will talk about the situation where the wife is not sexually attracted to her husband. It&rsquo;s common and okay to experience fluctuations in sexual attraction within a marriage, and there are various reasons for this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to ask yourself first, &ldquo;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why am I not sexually interested in my husband?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&rdquo; and gauge the answer first before arriving at any conclusion about the relationship. There could be several ways to see the situation. For instance, what to do when you love your husband but are not sexually attracted?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is-it-normal-to-not-be-sexually-attracted-to-your-husband\"><\/span><b>Is it normal to not be sexually attracted to your husband?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s no secret that there are a variety of ways people can be sexually attracted to others. Some people are primarily attracted to the face, body type, or clothing of someone they&rsquo;re romantically interested in.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other people are purely attracted to the scent of the person. But some people aren&rsquo;t even attracted to their partner&rsquo;s physical appearance at all.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some people, it&rsquo;s enough to have a loving relationship without worrying about having any kind of physical attraction to their partner. Other people may think that they&rsquo;re &ldquo;not a sexual person&rdquo; and that they don&rsquo;t have this need &ndash; but actually, they do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/psychiatry.uchicago.edu\/news\/physical-vs-sexual-desire-why-romantic-love-can-flourish-without-lust\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists have found<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that people who are less physically attracted to their partner still experience intense sexual attraction and desire when they are in a romantic relationship.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So obviously, it&rsquo;s not necessary for people to be sexually attracted to their partners in order to have a healthy sexual relationship. In fact, many people don&rsquo;t even realize they have this need until they&rsquo;ve been in a relationship for some time because they already felt fulfilled by the other facets of the relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/how-to-attract-husband-sexually\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Attract Husband Sexually<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-a-marriage-survive-without-physical-attraction\"><\/span><b>Can a marriage survive without physical attraction?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A decrease in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/sexual-attraction\/\">sexual attraction<\/a> can stem from a variety of factors that are not necessarily related to past traumatic experiences. Marriage can face many challenges, and it&rsquo;s important to address any issue, including changes in physical attraction, with honesty and care.<\/p>\n<p>A marriage can survive without physical attraction if it&rsquo;s built on strong emotional connections, mutual respect, and shared values. While physical attraction can enhance a relationship, its absence doesn&rsquo;t necessarily doom a marriage. Open communication, understanding, and finding other forms of intimacy and connection are key to such a relationship&rsquo;s success.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-causes-of-no-sexual-attraction-towards-the-husband\"><\/span><b>10 causes of no sexual attraction towards the husband<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80403\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/New-Project-2022-09-10T124604.787.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in grey shirt sitting beside man\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think, &ldquo;I am not sexually attracted to my husband,&rdquo; there are certain life changes and lifestyle changes that might lead to the fact that you are not sexually attracted to your husband. Know some of the reasons for not being sexually attracted to your partner:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Lack of communication&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is no open dialogue between the husband and wife about their desires, feelings, and needs, the relationship will eventually fail. It is also important to spend time alone together, away from kids and other family members.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/3-reasons-why-a-lack-of-communication-in-marriage-can-be-detrimental\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Detrimental Effects of Lack of Communication in Marriage<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>2. Disconnection from kids&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balancing parenting and maintaining a romantic relationship can be challenging, and it&rsquo;s important for couples to find time for each other. If the couple isn&rsquo;t able to make time for each other, there is less chance for them to grow closer and develop a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/intimacy\/healthy-sexual-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy sexual relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Imbalance in work-life<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the husband works long hours, and the wife stays at home with the kids, it can result in a lack of intimacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Lack of exercise&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of physical activity leads to weight gain and a decrease in libido for both men and women. It can also lead to other health issues, such as heart disease and diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Health problems&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are losing attraction to your husband, know that issues such as depression, anxiety, and erectile dysfunction can cause women to feel less sexually attracted to their husbands.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Stress&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic stress can affect your hormone levels and cause you to feel less<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/lack-of-sexual-desire\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sexual desire<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your partner. It can also affect your mood and cause you to feel irritable and tired all the time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Drugs and alcohol<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using drugs and alcohol on a regular basis can interfere with your ability to have and maintain an erection or experience arousal during sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Infidelity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infidelity or simply a doubt that your partner is not loyal to you can kill all the romance and even the relationship. So, if your husband is cheating, you are more likely to feel less sexually attracted to him.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/infidelity\/causes-of-infidelity-in-relationships\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Most Common Causes of Infidelity in Relationships<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>9. Painful intercourse<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painful intercourse is one of the signs of infertility and can have a negative impact on your sex life. It may also lead to feelings of disappointment and resentment towards your husband.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Fights&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constant fighting can be very harmful to your relationship and lead to a decline in sexual desire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There could be several more reasons if you are not sexually attracted to your husband. However, no matter what, there are always chances to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/pre-marriage\/foundations-of-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rebuild the foundation of marriage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and make the relationship healthy again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-to-do-when-you-are-not-sexually-attracted-to-your-husband\"><\/span><b>What to do when you are not sexually attracted to your husband?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a way out if I am not attracted to my husband sexually any more? How to become sexually attracted to my husband? <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course. <\/span><b>If you are not sexually attracted to your husband, it could be because of the time too.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re experiencing a lack of sexual attraction to your husband, consider exploring the underlying reasons together, which can vary greatly. To avoid bad decisions and forceful acts, take it slow. It might seem like a task of nurturing a child, but it will take time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not physically attracted to your husband, it depends on how you take it out with them regarding your tensing aspects. In order to develop a good connection to curb the situation of no sexual attraction to your husband either at the start or with time, <\/span><b>you need to clear out the whole concept in your head as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, try to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sotwc.org\/i\/u\/6076626\/f\/EFFECTIVE_COMMUNICATION_IN_A_MARRIAG2.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">communicate <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it to your husband. Let him know how you feel and try to find out a solution together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t jump to conclusions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-32077 size-full\" title=\"Sometimes it is nothing but your harsh words about your partner&rsquo;s physique or as such, that makes them hesitant\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Trivializing-your-thoughts-or-feelings.jpg\" alt=\"Sometimes it is nothing but your harsh words about your partner&rsquo;s physique or as such, that makes them hesitant\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might be a very easy thing to portray that you are not sexually attracted to the husband. It might even be a lot easier to make it seem like this is all happening because of your previous bad experiences.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not so. There could be different ways to deal with your fear. <\/span><b>In order to figure out if it&rsquo;s just fear or a genuine feeling, seek help.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the video below, Tomi Toluhi discusses that being physically attracted and deciding about marriage is wrong. So, if you are not sexually attracted to your partner, it can always grow with time once you both spend time with each other. Know more below:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i66CcY3R3V0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open up to a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/experts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> therapist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on this issue, or a marriage advisor. There could be issues arising only because of reluctance and negation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes it is nothing but might be your harsh words about your partner&rsquo;s physique or, as such, that makes them hesitant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If your partner is ignorant of your health issues and forces you to have sex, this could be dangerous<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/full\/10.1161\/JAHA.117.005890\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac diseases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and hormonal imbalances can be the reasons for such an inconvenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before saying that you are sexually abused, try to make a few things clear to your partner regarding health requirements. This is one of the most genuine issues and can be resolved with just a set of good talks and a run to find a way out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verdict\"><\/span><b>Verdict<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Effective communication is crucial in a relationship, with both partners needing to feel comfortable and supported when sharing their feelings. Approach discussions about past experiences with sensitivity and care, ensuring your partner does not feel left out.<\/p>\n<p>Handling delicate topics, especially regarding past hardships, requires empathy and understanding. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good relationship flourishes when there is respect for each other&rsquo;s place and opinions.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As much as the title seems like a set of alphabets, it can also turn out to be the reason for the start of a bad story. 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