Do you often come home feeling exhausted, wiped out, or overwhelmed? Do you feel like you have no time for yourself? Those are key indicators that your stress levels are fairly high.
If you’ve noticed any changes within your body that are related to your hormone levels (like a change in your menopausal cycle), it’s worth talking to your doctor to see if anything is wrong.
Mental health issues can also be triggered or exacerbated by outside factors, like stress or relationship problems.
“You’ve probably noticed that I haven’t been wanting to have as much sex lately, and I wanted to tell you why. I think that I’ve just been super overwhelmed with my new job and with the kids, so I haven’t had much time to think about sex. ” “I know we haven’t been having sex as much, and that’s because of me. I wanted to explain that while I’m going through menopause, my hormones are a little out of whack, which sometimes makes my sex drive do weird things. ” Your husband may be upset that you two aren’t connecting as much, which is valid. But he should also care about why your sex drive has gotten lower so he can help you with any issues that you’re having.
“Honey, could we talk? I wanted to have an honest conversation about our sex life. I feel like my needs aren’t being met, which makes me feel a little left out. ” “I know you have a great time in the bedroom, and I want to feel that way, too. Could we talk about how I could be more satisfied?”
“Our marriage has been a little rocky lately, which we’ve both realized. I think that our issues that we’ve been putting on the backburner have made me a bit reluctant to have sex. ” “I really want to work on feeling closer and more connected with you. I think the more we do that, the more excited I’ll be to have sex with you. ” If you’ve tried working through your problems without much success, talk to a couple’s counselor. They can give you an unbiased, third-party opinion to help you resolve your issues.
You might not know exactly why your sex drive has lowered, and that’s okay. Consider talking to a therapist to help you figure out any underlying causes and what you can do about them.
Find an activity that you two enjoy doing together, like hiking or gaming. The more you can connect with each other, the better.
As with most medical treatments, hormone therapy does come with some risks. Be sure to talk with your doctor and weigh the pros and cons before signing up for treatment.
