If you’re getting turned down in the bedroom, chances are it’s not about you. Here are six reasons your partner might not be interested in sex, and what you can do about them.“Clinical depression is one of the biggest killers of sex drive in men,” says Vancouver, BC-based sex therapist David McKenzie, PhD. Men of all ages, even teenagers, may experience much lower sex drive when they’re struggling with this mood disorder.
You can: “Remember that clinical depression is a physical illness and not a character weakness,” says McKenzie. The key here is patience, especially after he seeks treatment,
while antidepressants are very effective in treating depression, they can also contribute to low sexual interest. Your partner may want to speak to a doctor if he notices severe interference with his sex drive.
Learn some proven depression-busters from those who have been there.Though erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation are common problems,
says McKenzie, a man who experiences these difficulties may withdraw from his partner for fear that she’ll be disappointed or think that he’s less of a man.
