How to Diagnose Male Low Libido

It's uncomfortable to listen to other women complain that their partner is constantly wanting to have sex so often that they have to feign headaches just to get some sleep when you have the opposite problem with your partner--no sex at all. Don't give up on the dream of connecting with your partner in intimate ways just yet. Identify signs that your partner may have male low libido.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Watch for frequent excuses. When sex is lacking, it affects his self-esteem and often it's easier to hide behind excuses than to admit there may be a problem. Your man may be dodging the issue of his low libido.
2. Understand how difficult it is for a man to admit he's not interested in sex before attempting to seek a diagnosis. Social stigmas often make it difficult for men to admit they're not constantly hungry for sex and shame occurs when they think they are failing their partners. It goes back to that pounding of the chest thing for men and sex is one of the best ways for a man to feel, well, manly.
3. Rule out any other causes of the lack of interest in sex. Men can have temporary loss of sexual appetite for many reasons such as exhaustion, depression, emotional issues and just a plain old cold. Some male low libido may only be temporary.
4. Check his prescriptions. Certain medications also have the side effect of lowering the libido. These may cause your partner to avoid sex, but it is often temporary and once the issue is resolved, sexual relations return to a healthy level. If there is no other obvious cause and the lack of interest continues, investigate male low libido further.
5. Encourage your partner to seek medical attention. Only a doctor can diagnose low libido, but it's relatively simple and non-invasive. Lab tests will indicate if there is a medical reason for your partners low sex drive and a thorough examination may unveil any underlying causes such as diabetes.

Tips & Warnings

• Support your partner through this difficult time of searching for a correct diagnosis. A partner who seeks help shows how much they truly care about you and the relationship, and the desire to make it full again.
• Realize that you are not alone. One in five men have a low libido, so although it may seem like everyone in the world is having sex besides you, there are many women who are in the same situation as you.