"In a culture where masculinity and virility are inextricably connected, it strikes terror in the hearts of men to think, much less talk about being disinterested in sex. Even when their wives are desperately unhappy about the lack of physical closeness, men often avoid discussing their feelings. To compound matters, men typically refuse to seek professional help; they feel too much shame."
"As people age, their sex drive often changes. Although many men enjoy sex well into their 80s, over time, there is a decline in testosterone, the primary hormone responsible for sex drive. As a result, men often feel less focused on their sexual relationships. Also, they require more- and different- stimulation to achieve and maintain an erection. Orgasms tend to be less intense."
"Illnesses such as endocrine and other disorders-diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, liver disease, kidney disease, pituitary disease, Parkinson's disease, anemia, and arthritis-can affect sexual desire. Chronic pain can take a toll, too. Additionally, many medications, including over-the-counter drugs, can greatly affect a man's sex drive."
"For instance, cardiovascular disease wreaks havoc with a man's blood flow, which, in turn, makes it difficult to achieve or maintain an erection, which undoubtedly dampens desire."
Low sexual desire in men is often hidden because masculinity and virility are tightly linked, making disinterest in sex feel frightening to admit. Many men avoid talking about their feelings even when their partners are unhappy and often refuse professional help due to shame. Desire can decline for biological reasons, including age-related decreases in testosterone, changes in erection quality, and less intense orgasms. Illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorders, diabetes, thyroid conditions, liver and kidney disease, pituitary disease, Parkinson’s disease, anemia, and arthritis can reduce sexual desire, as can chronic pain. Medications, including over-the-counter drugs, can also affect libido, and lifestyle factors can contribute as well.
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