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Loss of Libido at 34 - on pill

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Hi, Im new to ivillage and glad i found this place. ive been a lurker but figured id starting posting. im 34 yrs old and i thought im supposed to be in my prime now. I used to be highly sexualized when i was 27 to 29 was my best years LOL. i enjoyed sex and had more desire in my 20's while still on the pill. i've been on the pill for 15 yrs off and on since 16 yrs old. i have an almost 13 yr old daughter and a live in boyfriend. (been with 2 yrs)  im tired alot, work full time and am stressed out alot. Could stress and the pill be causing this. I never not thought about sex (had desire daily) until now. i never think abou sex.

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  12/16/2008 11:22 am

Yes, certainly stress & the pill can do that. Is this the same type or brand of pill as before? Talk with the doctor about trying other ways. Different hormones, or no hormones at all. It may get expensive or time consuming, going thru them all, but if you want it then it's not too much work.

The other way is to set aside time to purposely think about sex. In the morning, or at lunch break, or after work. Sit quietly alone, read a romance novel or a book of more erotic stories, even just a page or two. Take a minute to meditate on your BF & the ways you find him sexy. Think about what you'll do to him, or him to you. Soon the thoughts will come to you on their own. Plus, taking the few moments to yourself can relieve some stress.

You could also set aside a day for sex. Like when people are dating & not live in's ... you know you're going on that date on Friday. So you think ahead to what you'll wear & where you'll go & what you'll do after. There is planning & prepartion, more than just a regular shave & shower. But when people move in, they tend to figure it should happen all the time now & be so sponteneous. With busy schedules, sponteneous isn't always feesable, right.

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One more thing, do your daughter & BF help around the house? You're not doing it ALL, right. How can a body be feeling ready for sex after spending the day scrubbing the toilet. Oooo Hott.

 

 

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  12/17/2008 2:00 pm

Being tired and stressed can definitely impact one's libido.  Have you changed the pill you're on recently?  I definitely think it's worth mentioning to your gynecologist to see if a simple change could help you out.

Let us know how it goes!

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