LACK OF DESIRE

Low or absent sex desire can be secondary (where the individual had previously had sex desire) or primary (where the person has never experienced sexual desire or interest).

Low or lack of sexual desire may also be either situational to the partner (where he/she has interest in other persons, but not toward the partner), or it may be general (where he/she has a lack of sexual interest in anyone)

Lack of sex desire or low sex desire could be due to psychogenic or physical causes.

Psychogenic causes can be from anxiety, dislike of partner, disturbed inter-personal relationship, depression to schizophrenia etc.

At times, communication problems, lack of affection, lack of interest, conflicts, lack of time , insomnia or inadequate sleep may also be a cause for low or lack of sex desire. It may also be associated with a very restrictive upbringing concerning sex, negative attitudes toward sex, or negative or traumatic sexual experiences such as rape, incest, or sexual abuse. Occasionally, the cause may be due to relationship problems wherein one partner does not feel intimate or close to their partner.