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Why Doesn't my boyfriend want to have sex with me anymore?

By May 19, 2009 - 9:46am
 
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We've been dating for over a yer now but in the last few months our sex has drastically decreased at first started to go down from at least 1-2 times a day for at least 5 months and then it went down to 1-2 times a week and then to 1-2 times a month and now it's been a month and a half since we've had sex. I've read a few articles about this allready, but none seem to fit my problem exactly. I was worried for a while that it might be me that was the problem and but he told me it wasn't and i know he wouldn't lie to me. I've asked him about it but he says theres nothing wrong. I just don't know what to do anymore. He's only a year older than me and he's suppose to be in hes prime. Is there anything I can do? I Haven't pressured him or anything because I dont want him to do it just to shut me up. I want him to want to. and I'm just not satistied anymore and im not asking for everyday, at this point once or twice a week would be nice. A far as I know there's nothing he's stressed about at work or school, could it be a cobination of the 2? or something else going on that I don't know about? and please keep in mind that im am searching for help and advice and I don't want to hear find a new boyfriend. I love him and im not leaving him, even if it means were not going to have sex anymore. But it's frustration for the time being as I find it a tad odd that I want it more than he does. and I don't really want to talk to any of my friends abotu it because I live in a small town and this is personal and I don't need everyone talking about it. and the last thing I want him to feel is embarassed. I havn't told anyone of my friends but I'm in need of some advice. Any Ideas?

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well i feel u on that because ive been with my fiance for almost a year and he couldnt wait to have sex with me and neither could i but lately its hes tired or he doesnt seem to want it untill i make a move.or its oral instead.and i keep thinking is it me cause i gained weight because i have stomache issues at the moment witch he tells me its not because he knows the reason for the gain.i have no idea but i feel the same us women always feel selfconscience about it and always ask is it me and how is he filling his needs.mine i found out one day he went and masturbated while i wasnt home so now im thinkin that maybe it is me but then again i wasnt home so i dont think anyone can really answer why men love to have sex everyday to it being a hassel all i know is that i would love some asnswers as well because its making me feel so worried and im so emotional about it i feel like im loosing him in a way. and it sucks to know that hes out there looking at other females because he might not be attracted to me anymore or maybe its cause hes tired or just to comfortable with me now and doesnt feel the need to want it everyday i dont understand it either i love him and just need more attention like he used to give me i dont care that its not everyday but i need my needs handled as well as he does when he wants oral its not fair. i dont know what to do either hope we can both find some answers

December 29, 2010 - 6:03am

I am not fat, and I am attractive, and I am dealing with the same problem. My boyfriend and I have been together for a little over 4 years, and we've been living together for 3. I have a somewhat high sex-drive and his is VERY low. It is awful. We've discussed the issue a million times. He always says he wants to change, and he wants to please me, but he never does. I know he feels pressured, but this whole situation is causing me to resent him, and hate myself. He is so good to me, and we love each other very much. We haven't had sex in almost 4 months. We are both in our late twenties. I don't know what to do about this. I know he occasionally looks at porn, and I wouldn't mind that except for the fact that WE never have sex! I am open to constructive suggestions!!

December 29, 2010 - 12:28am
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Maybe you got fat and unattractive.

December 28, 2010 - 11:06pm

I don't know what to do anymore. Me and my boyfriend have been together for almost a year and a half. I am 23 and he is 25. When I met him I was a virgin, he had slept with 10+ girls since he was 14 (experienced to say the least). In the beginning after we had sex he couldn't get enough, doing it 2-4 times a day. Over time it slowed, which is understandable, but now I am lucky to get it once every 3-4 weeks. He says it is because he is stressed, or not feeling well, or any other excuse to not even bother to kiss me. He said that he is bored with sex because he has had too much in his lifetime. I know he isn't cheating and I love him. He loves me back and shows it in every way besides intimacy. He is the only one I have been with and now I have so much pent up that I go home alone and cry. It makes be angry and irritable and yet he sees it as me just changing from the person that he met when I get angry. I tried to curb the emotional and angry responses for a while but nothing changed. I have talked with him about this multiple times but he just doesn't want to talk. When I tried to make "a move" last night he said, "You don't have to come on so needy". Which resulted in me crying. I have never been much of an emotional person but the lack of sex is bringing me to tears. He keeps telling me to just wait and then it will come back but I cannot wait. I feel like I have tried everything from spicing it up to letting him have the reigns and nothing works. WHAT DO I DO!!!! I don't want to leave him, he is truly the love of my life, but I cant live without the physical connection. How can I get him to want me again?

December 28, 2010 - 1:15am
(reply to lding87)

The lack of sex does not sound like the main problem, as there are other problems that are concerning you, right?

He is showing you everything you need to know, to make the best decision for yourself:
- He is bored with sex (too much in his lifetime?! Please know that is the top silliest comment/excuse I have ever heard...). He is only 25, and only had 10 partners. I know it sounds like a lot, but not really.
- He provides different excuses to not have sex with you (stressed, not feeling well, etc)
- He does not show any physical affection
- He finds reasons not to kiss you (?!)
- He is blaming you for all of this, saying that YOU are the one that has changed from the person he met
- He refused/does not want to talk with you about it
- He is now telling you that you are too needy when you make a move

Do I have to go further?

Have you stepped back from this, and decided what type of relationship YOU want? I know he is your first, you have invested a lot of time and love and energy into him and the relationship. But now is the time to step back, and see where you are headed. He is showing you AND telling you everything that he is willing to do in the relationship. He is not showing physical intimacy but shows you he loves you in every other way. Relationship without physical intimacy is just friends, isn't it? And, not that great of friends if he is blaming you for things, telling you that you are too needy and refusing to talk or communicate.

Red flags all around. Number one red flag: a partner who is unwilling to communicate with you about your concerns.

You can choose to be happy, and to have a happy and healthy relationship. Promise! Long-term relationships DO exist where you feel happy, joyful and smile most of the time. You do not wonder what you've done wrong, or how to change to please him. Can you imagine being with someone who likes you for YOU, who does want to have sex with you, who can't wait to see you? Someone who makes you smile, talks and listens when you are crying or sad or upset. Someone who brings up difficult topics and talks with you about emotional concerns. These relationships are plentiful; you have to do the work to find it. I can guarantee you wont' find this type of relationship if you are changing yourself to please a man or "make" him like you. There is not one way to "make" anyone like you, and it is unfortunate that he is not mature enough to communicate with you that his feelings have changed for you; he is all but showing you and wants you to do the hard work by communicating about it. ugh. Just re-reading your post is upsetting; your making a move to be physically intimate and he tells you that you are too needy?! That is definitely not the sign of someone who is in love with you, and not the foundation for a healthy relationship. I hope you feel that you deserve to be treated better, and to be in a relationship with someone who SHOWS you that they are in love with you most of the time!

December 28, 2010 - 12:20pm
(reply to Alison Beaver)

Thank you for replying. Reading your post really has made me think. You have really boosted my confidence in myself. I truly appreciate your honesty. Now comes the time to think, talk, and make so possibly very hard decisions.

December 28, 2010 - 7:00pm
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I have a very simular issue. My bf and I have have been together for three years. I will admit we both met while still unhappily married. We had sex several times a wk and he seemed "kinky". Then we broke up after abt a mth. Several months later we got back together. This time we realized it was love. We would make love at least once a week-when we could get together. Then about a year into our relationship, it went from once a wk to once every two weeks to once a mth to once every two/three mths. I started getting upset. He works 6/7 days a week and at first I thought he was seeing someone else. But talking to others, they said when I am not around, I am all he talked about. Then I thought he self satisfied himself. But I do that too all the time and still want him. Then I thought he was gay. God everything went thru my mind. I even accused him of insest!! Also when we would have sex he would have to watch porn. That was my fault. I started as a spontainous spice to have fun, but then I got tired of that cause I felt like it was a "clutch" that I didn't turn him on. Not true he says. He holds me all and loves on me and even touches me. But gone is the kinkyness. Used to be he would take it out and ask me to give him oral sex (which is something he has yet to do to me). Now when I volunteer he refuses. The only time is when he needs help getting hard.
I hate to say, but I did try the cheating thing once before, for the oral sex and to get satisfied. But I didn't feel the emotional satisfaction with the other man. You see, it's more than orgasm to me. I was raped and molested as a child and teen, and it's hard for me to have orgasm through intercourse. I feel the need to make love to the one I love, to I guess, feel loved and forfilled. He doesn't understand.
I feel that he has ED, but too embarrassed to admit it. I know cause he starts talking nervously while trying to make love or starts joking or even singing. I get mad at him and tell him to concentrate on ME. Also he is older than me, and the fact that he is all the time working and staying up late. I stay up late as well, and in my 40s and STILL want it. I feel selfish but I can't help it. I love this man so much, but I don't know how long I can go without. After reading these posts, I now realize that I am not the only one.
I tried everything from wearing sexy clothes to even dabbing pheromone oil on me! I got now where I don't care what I look like anymore. Cause I know it isn't me cause I get other men wanting me. But I don't want anyone else but him.

December 27, 2010 - 1:08pm
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Anonymous

hi im a guy and in my experience its most likely that he has cheated on you or hes thinking about it either way he feels guilty for it and will try to act normal around you but acting and being are two different things entirely although noone can say wiether he has or hasnt id keep your eye on him just to sure.

how ever being that ive dated guys and girls i think i can help you out with this.men like sex nothing can stop them from wanted it apart from a few things a new girl sniffing around him,depression can drasticly change someones sex drive,diet can affect it,there are many things it depends on your situation and relationship my best advice is to try think of any changes

but in the mean time try this men like being teased show him what he could have for breakfast without letting him have his fun after a few days hell want to satisfy you :) if all else fails try different stlyes of hair you put down there etc etc or last resort...if it bothers you so much...get a new guy god put more than one on earth for a reason. hope this helps

December 27, 2010 - 3:09am
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Anonymous

Hi Anonymous,

I am sorry to hear about your boyfriends infidelity. I hope you can find someone that will treat you well for the New Year. Keep thinking positive..

Missie

December 25, 2010 - 10:49am
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Anonymous

my boyfriend is too hot and sexy he removed his clothes and mines too.i love him and he also loves me a lot he kissed me on lips.that was my best day.but after three days he fallen in love with a girl her name is jessica and my boyfriendS name is aden he cheated me my name is jenny

December 25, 2010 - 5:21am
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