

{"id":65072,"date":"2021-04-06T12:26:39","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T12:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=65072"},"modified":"2025-01-22T12:15:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T12:15:22","slug":"what-to-do-when-your-husband-does-not-want-you-sexually","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/what-to-do-when-your-husband-does-not-want-you-sexually\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do When Your Husband Doesn&#8217;t Want You Sexually"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65086\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-to-do-when-your-husband-does-not-want-you-sexually.jpg\" alt=\"Dissatisfied Beautiful Young Woman In Bed With Sad Expression On Her Face, Sex Problems In Long Relationship Or Marriage While Man Sleeping\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p>It is often assumed that husbands always have a high sex drive, but many people experience the opposite&mdash;situations where a husband shows less interest in sex.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are wondering what to do when your husband doesn&rsquo;t want you sexually, there are things you can do to get to the root of the problem and improve his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/lack-of-sexual-desire\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lack of sexual desire<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are multiple reasons that a man may show reduced interest in sex, but the good news is that in most cases, the situation can be resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-reasons-why-your-husband-doesn%E2%80%99t-want-sex\"><\/span>8 reasons why your husband doesn&rsquo;t want sex<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you feel there has been a decline in physical intimacy with your husband, there could be several factors contributing to his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/reasons-of-no-sex-drive-in-your-marriage\/\">reduced sexual desire<\/a>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Relationship problems<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the two of you are having significant <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/solutions-for-8-common-relationship-issues\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationship problems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as ongoing conflict or resentment, your husband may not be interested in sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If he is angry or frustrated with you, he may not want to be intimate with you, and you will notice your husband doesn&rsquo;t want to have sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>He is suffering from stress<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your husband is dealing with stress, such as increased demands at work or perhaps concerns over his parents&rsquo; health, he may not be in the mood for sex. Being <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/stress-and-sexuality-connection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">constantly stressed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and on edge can lead to a situation when a husband refuses sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Health issues<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/9121-sexual-dysfunction\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like diabetes or heart disease can interfere with sexual performance and lead to a situation where a husband doesn&rsquo;t want to have sex. If he has a health issue that causes pain or makes him feel generally unwell, you might also notice a lack of sexual desire from the husband.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mental health issue like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/what-can-a-man-in-a-sexless-marriage-do-about-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depression could be to blame as well<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These can lead to situations where your husband has no sex drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Aging<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Changes in sexual desire can occur naturally as part of aging or in the comfort of a long-term relationship. This does not necessarily mean a lack of interest but may require adjustments to rekindle intimacy.<\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Performance anxiety<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65087\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/performance-anxiety.jpg\" alt=\"Unhappy Young Couple Having Unsolved Relationship Problems\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men may feel social pressure to be skilled in bed, which can create pressure and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anxiety surrounding sex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If your husband feels that he must perform perfectly every time you have sex, he may start to avoid it alltogether. Over time, this can lead to a situation where your husband refuses sex<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Boredom<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been together for a long time, you may notice, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We don&rsquo;t have sex anymore<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&rdquo;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your husband could simply be bored with your sex life and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/how-to-spice-things-up-in-the-bedroom\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">need something new to turn him on in the bedroom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If things in your sex life have gotten stale, this could be another reason your husband doesn&rsquo;t want to have sex<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Separate interests<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your husband may have developed separate sexual interests or fantasies he feels you will not approve of in the bedroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, he may be interested in trying a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new type of sex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or engaging in role playing, but he is worried you will not be on board. If you find yourself worrying, &ldquo;My husband doesn&rsquo;t want to be intimate&rdquo;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consider whether he may be on a different page than you are sexually.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>He has other outlets<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>In some cases, your husband may be exploring other ways to address his sexual needs, such as through solo activities or external distractions. If this is a concern, open and honest communication is essential to understanding his perspective.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-ways-to-deal-with-your-husband-doesn%E2%80%99t-want-you-sexually\"><\/span>6 ways to deal with your husband doesn&rsquo;t want you sexually<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you find yourself in a situation where you realize, &ldquo;My husband doesn&rsquo;t want to be intimate,&rdquo; take the following steps to solve the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Communicate<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe he hasn&rsquo;t noticed that the two of you are having sex less often, or perhaps he is dealing with a personal problem, such as stress, a health issue, or anxiety, and he has been worried about approaching the topic with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/o.b5z.net\/i\/u\/6076626\/f\/EFFECTIVE_COMMUNICATION_IN_A_MARRIAG2.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conversation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you to get to the root of the problem and determine why his<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual desire seems low.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men may have guilt and shame surrounding their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/how-should-men-deal-with-loss-of-sex-drive\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low sexual desire<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so if you find yourself wondering why your husband doesn&rsquo;t want to have sex<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; he may be relieved that you are willing to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/start-sexual-communication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">start the conversation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Be understanding<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to remain nonjudgmental and understanding. Use &ldquo;I&rdquo; statements to express how you are feeling about the lack of sex between the two of you, and avoid blaming or accusing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may begin the conversation by saying, &ldquo;I have noticed that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/what-can-happen-when-sex-leaves-the-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we haven&rsquo;t been having sex at all<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the last few months, and that bothers me.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It makes me feel like something is wrong, and I worry that you aren&rsquo;t interested in me sexually. What do you think might be going on?&rdquo; Hopefully, this will <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/start-sexual-communication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">open the door for sexual communication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and your husband will share the problem with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Have a solution-oriented approach<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, the two of you can work on solutions, such as scheduling a doctor&rsquo;s appointment for him or agreeing on ways to make sex mutually enjoyable for the two of you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might consider asking your husband how you can help relieve his stress to get him in the mood for sex, or what you might do to help him overcome boredom in the bedroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Work on the relationship constantly<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may also be important to take a look at your relationship. Are there ongoing problems or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/resolve-conflict-in-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conflicts between the two of you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Resolving these issues and working to improve your relationship can be a way of how to turn your husband on so the two of you are having sex again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Try new things<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to improve<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lack of sexual desire is to change things up in the bedroom. Try a new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual position<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make more of an effort to engage in foreplay, or introduce new outfits or props into your sex life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk with your husband about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual fantasies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> he has or things he may want to try in the bedroom. This can infuse new life into your relationship and make your husband more excited about sex again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the video below, Celine Remy talks about what men crave for in the bedroom but aren&rsquo;t vocal about it. Check it out:<\/span><\/i><br><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yMVmeS-NPuc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Take professional help<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If having a conversation about the problem doesn&rsquo;t resolve things, or your husband isn&rsquo;t willing to address the issue, it may be time to see a professional, such as a relationship or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/therapy\/how-to-find-the-best-sex-therapist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sex therapist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being stuck in a cycle of worrying about why<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we don&rsquo;t have sex anymore<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is not a healthy place to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-men-experience-desire-issues-oftenly\"><\/span>Do men experience desire issues oftenly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Realizing, &ldquo;My partner doesn&rsquo;t satisfy me sexually&rdquo; can be upsetting, but the reality is that men struggle with low sexual desire more often than people realize.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men are often portrayed in the media as being hypersexual, so if you are caught in a cycle of &ldquo;my husband rarely makes love to me&rdquo; it can be helpful to know that you are not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/hypoactive-sexual-desire-disorder\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shows that 5% of men suffer from hypoactive sexual desire disorder, which is a clinical condition that describes a low sexual desire. Men with this condition experience distress over their low sex drive, and they are more likely to also have erectile dysfunction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your husband has this condition, it could be your answer to the question, &ldquo;Why won&rsquo;t he have sex with me?&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a medical standpoint, a clinical diagnosis of hypoactive sexual desire disorder can be caused by a variety of factors, including illness, use of certain medications, depression, relationship problems, and low testosterone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What this means is that in some cases, low sexual desire is a recognized health condition, and it affects enough men that doctors know how to treat it. If you notice that my husband doesn&rsquo;t want to be intimate anymore, realize that you are not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/living-with-sexual-arousal-disorder\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living With Sexual Arousal Disorder<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-sex-doesn%E2%80%99t-define-a-relationship\"><\/span>Why sex doesn&rsquo;t define a relationship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65089\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sex-does-not-define-a-relationship.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful Young Woman Is Sitting Sad On Couch At Home, Her Boyfriend Is Sitting In The Background\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people probably consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/truths-about-the-importance-of-sex-in-a-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sex to be an important part of a marriage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After all, sex is what sets apart a romantic relationship from a platonic friendship in most cases. Sex creates feelings of connection and intimacy and can lead us to feel loved and desired by our partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why it can be so upsetting when you realize, &ldquo;We don&rsquo;t have sex anymore<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&rdquo;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, sex life does not define an entire relationship. It is entirely normal for couples to have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/how-to-fix-sexual-problems-in-a-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">problems with sex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from time to time. That doesn&rsquo;t mean the relationship is no good or is doomed for failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about the other aspects of your relationship. Perhaps you have been focused on raising children, creating a business, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/family\/home-renovation-relationship-stress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remodeling your home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are certainly other positive areas of your marriage that&nbsp; have nothing to do with sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None of this means that you shouldn&rsquo;t address the issue of a husband not interested in sex<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if it is causing problems in the relationship, but it does mean there is hope for the marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re constantly worried, &ldquo;My husband doesn&rsquo;t want to be intimate<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&rdquo; <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">try to keep a positive mindset and recognize there are things you can do to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/make-physical-relations-with-husband\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improve the relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are probably also other areas of the relationship that are going well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-does-redefining-sex-can-improve-your-sex-life\"><\/span>How does redefining sex can improve your sex life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another piece of advice if you are struggling with the thought that my husband never wants to have sex is that you may have to redefine what sex means to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you have an image in your head of tearing each other&rsquo;s clothes off and making passionate love. Maybe this was a reality earlier in your relationship, but the truth is that a couple&rsquo;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/building-a-mindful-sexual-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can change over time, and this is entirely normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re noticing, &ldquo;We don&rsquo;t have sex anymore,&rdquo; you may have to think of new ways to get your husband in the mood for sex, instead of simply initating and expecting him to immediately be ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to turn your husband on by asking him what you can do to get him in the mood. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/what-to-ask-your-partner-before-having-sex\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask if there are ways he would like you to initiate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or things you can do to heighten his desire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe he has a fantasy he would like to try. Knowing what works for him sexually can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/4-essential-tips-to-improve-physical-intimacy-in-a-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improve your sex life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Perhaps you also have this image in your mind of a man who has a high sex drive and always takes charge. You may have to redefine this image.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some men are not hypersexual and instead may rely on you to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/how-to-initiate-sex-with-your-partner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">initiate sex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so you may have to consider reverseing the typical gender roles surrounding sex if you want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/rekindle-intimacy-in-your-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get your sex life back<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also important to keep in mind that sex can mean different things. You may be so set on vaginal intercourse that you are avoiding other areas of physical intimacy. Maybe your husband has performance anxiety and feels too much pressure surrounding penetrative sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is the case, be willing to explore each other physically without the pressure to engage in one specific activity. Spend time in bed together, and allow whatever happens, to happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try something new, spend a little more time engaging in foreplay, and drop your expectations for how sex will look.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself worried that my husband has no interest in me sexually<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you may have some of the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Could a lack of intimacy point to deeper issues, like infidelity?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a lack of sexual desire in a marriage can sometimes point to an affair, there are many other reasons for a husband not interested in sex<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He may be dealing with stress, depression, a health problem, or performance anxiety surrounding sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a conversation about what is going on, and avoid jumping to the conclusion that your husband is having an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/infidelity\/reasons-for-extra-marital-sex\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extra marital sex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Can a marriage survive without sex?<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people consider sex to be an important part of marriage, but some people may be satisfied with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/lack-of-intimacy-living-in-a-sexless-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexless marriage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if both spouses have a low sex drive or simply value other areas of the relationship more than sex, they may be satisfied with a marriage that involves little to no sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/can-a-relationship-survive-without-sex\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lack of sex can make it difficult for a marriage to survive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially if one or both partners is not happy with a sexless marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your marriage lacks sex and you are bothered by it, this is definitely a problem, and it can make it difficult to have a healthy, satisfying relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>What are the signs my husband is not attracted to me?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One concern that women may have when they have a husband who doesn&rsquo;t want to have sex<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is that the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/signs-your-husband-is-not-attracted-to-you\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">husband has lost attraction for them<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This can happen over time in relationships as people grow and change, a+nd perhaps become used to each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The attraction or spark at the start of a relationship is high but can fade over time. Some signs your husband has lost attraction include a lack of physical contact (outside of sex), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/fight-less-and-love-more\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frequent fighting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reduced conversation between the two of you, and just a general feeling that he is distant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that attraction is more than just physical; it also includes an emotional or intellectual interest in someone. You can rebuild the attraction by taking time to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/do-you-have-regular-date-nights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">go on dates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, spending time doing separate activities to rebuild the excitement in the relationship, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/counseling\/and-two-shall-become-two-practicing-positive-self-care-in-your-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practicing self-care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to build your own confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding what steps to take when intimacy decreases in your marriage can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, low sexual desire in men is relatively common, and there are solutions to the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself lamenting, &ldquo;My husband doesn&rsquo;t want to be intimate,&rdquo; begin with a conversation to get to the root of the problem, and then come up with a solution together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your husband&rsquo;s low sexual desire is bothering you, it is important to address the issue so the two of you can get on the same page. If your husband isn&rsquo;t willing to have a conversation or the issue persists, it may be time to see a professional, such as a relationship or sex therapist.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is often assumed that husbands always have a high sex drive, but many people experience the opposite&mdash;situations where a husband shows less interest in sex. If you are wondering what to do when your husband doesn&rsquo;t want you sexually, there are things you can do to get to the root of the problem and improve his lack of sexual desire. There are multiple reasons that a man may show reduced interest in sex, but the good news is that in most cases, the situation can be resolved. 8 reasons why your husband doesn&rsquo;t want sex If you feel there <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1262,"featured_media":65086,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[31],"tags":[2520],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65072"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1262"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65072"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65072\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":107099,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65072\/revisions\/107099"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65072"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}