Why doesn’t my husband want to have sex? ——Analysis of the 10 major reasons for decreased sexual desire in men
Recently, the topic of "decreased male sexual desire" has been a hot topic on social media and health forums. Many women are confused by their partners' sexual frigidity and even suspect that there is a problem in the relationship. This article combines the popular discussion data on the entire Internet in the past 10 days to analyze this phenomenon from a scientific perspective.
1. Popularity data of related topics across the entire network (last 10 days)
| platform | Amount of related topics | Maximum heat value | Core concerns TOP3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,600+ | 120 million | Psychological stress｜Health problems｜Emotional alienation | |
| Zhihu | 1,240+ | 9.4 million | Hormone levels｜Marriage quality｜Age factors |
| Tik Tok | 15,800+ | 340 million | Lifestyle | Effects of Drugs | Communication Skills |
2. Analysis of the 10 major causes of decreased sexual desire in men
1.physiological health factors
| FAQ | incidence | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| Decreased testosterone levels | 30% of men over 40 years old | Fatigue, mood swings |
| cardiovascular disease | 25% of men aged 35-50 | erectile dysfunction |
| diabetes | 50% of patients affected | Significant decrease in sexual desire |
2.psychological stress factors
Work pressure (accounting for 68% of consultation cases), financial anxiety (52%), and parenting pressure (45%) are the three main psychological triggers. A recent workplace community survey showed that 86% of men will experience periodic loss of sexual desire during the sprint period of a project.
3.lifestyle impact
| bad habits | degree of influence | Improvement suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| Staying up late (<6 hours of sleep) | Reduce testosterone secretion by 23% | Guarantee 7-8 hours of sleep |
| alcoholism | short term inhibitory function | Drinking alcohol <3 times per week |
| lack of exercise | Obese people have twice the risk | 150 minutes of aerobics per week |
4.emotional relationship problems
The latest data from the psychological counseling platform "One Psychology" shows that 67% of cases of loss of sexual desire are accompanied by a decrease in marital satisfaction. Common contradictions include:
- Reduced daily communication (81%)
- Conflict in parenting concepts (59%)
- Economic dominance disagreement (47%)
5.drug side effects
Antidepressants (SSRIs), antihypertensive drugs, and hormone drugs may cause loss of sexual desire, so you need to consult your doctor to adjust your medication plan.
3. Improvement suggestions
1.Scientific medical treatment: It is recommended to first rule out organic diseases such as thyroid dysfunction (affecting 26% of cases), diabetes (18%)
2.stress reduction strategies:
- Exercise together (increases endorphin secretion)
- Regular appointments (to re-establish emotional connection)
- Psychological counseling (relieving anxiety)
3.Nutritional supplements:
Zinc (oysters, beef) | Vitamin D | Omega-3 is significantly helpful in maintaining sex hormone levels
4. Expert opinions
Professor Li Hongjun, director of the Men's Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, pointed out in a recent interview: "It is normal for men's testosterone levels to drop by 1%-2% every year after the age of 40, but sudden loss of sexual desire requires vigilance for pathological factors. It is recommended that couples participate in health management together instead of unilaterally blaming."
Note: The data in this article are synthesized from public information such as Dingxiang Doctor, Zhihu Medical Column, Weibo Health Topic List, etc. The statistical period is October 1-10, 2023.
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