When desire fades, most people stay quiet
You love each other. But the desire feels different. Less. Maybe even gone. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
30 to 40% of women and 15 to 25% of men in long-term relationships experience a decrease in libido at some point. It is not unusual, it is something many people go through.
A difference in desire is actually one of the most common relationship challenges among couples seeking therapy. It can lead to distance, insecurity, or frustration, even when the love is still very much there.
The good news? It is okay to talk about it. And there are ways to work through it, together.
Sexual desire is more than passion—it’s essential to your personal well-being.
Did you know that sexual desire means much more than just lust for most people? For 89% of men and 70% of women, sexual desire is an essential part of their personal well-being and quality of life.
Sources: Laumann et al., JAMA (1999); McCabe & Connaughton, Journal of Sex Research (2014); American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT); Laumann et al., National Health and Social Life Survey (2006).