4 Things You Do That Kill Her Sex Drive

4 Things You Do That Kill Her Sex Drive

There’s a reason why you and your wife of 20years don’t ravage each other anymore, and it isn’t for your lack of trying. According to a new study, women in a committed relationship report lower levels of sexual desire over time while a guy’s desire stays the same. (Yet another reason to start with a lusty woman to begin with!) Some research suggests that somewhere between 6 and 30 months, relationships switch from passionate to compassionate—more affectionate than ripping each other’s clothes off. So are you to blame for her lack of lust? Not necessarily. For women with a lower sex drive in the first place, the switch to a deeper emotional bond may reduce some of the excitement associated with sex in new relationships.” Still, you’re not exactly helping matters. Vow to never commit the following mood-killers again and your sex life will suffer no more. 1. Ignoring Her Appearance Guys in long-term relationships tend to stop noticing when their partner looks pretty, and so much of female sexual desire is tied to a sense of self-esteem. The fix here is simple: Pay her a few simple compliments every day, like letting her know she’s sexy. 2. Putting Her Under Pressure Don’t worry or question her about getting orgasms. Stay relaxed and focused on playful touching. This means no performance pressure on either of you. Let whatever happens happen in its own time—or not. Good sex is about connection and sensual satisfaction, not number of orgasms produced. And here’s a nice added benefit to staying calm: The relaxation is good for erections. 3. Using Porn As a Benchmark It’s good to keep the sex hot—but it’s more important to keep it real. In other words, forget that cool move you caught on XTube. Just because you saw a sexual practice in a film doesn’t mean it’s safe or satisfying. And it might not even be something she’s into. If you need extreme stimulation to perform with a partner, you may want to cut back on overstimulation. A desensitized brain can also find sex less arousing. As you restore your brain to normal sensitivity, regular sex behaviors become enjoyable again. Time to rediscover the wonders of the missionary position.
4. Leaving Her Lips Hanging As men get comfortable in a relationship, their approach to foreplay tends to focus on the moments leading up to sex. But female desire doesn’t operate like a light switch that turns on and off—it’s more like a dimmer. Small acts of intimacy like hugging and kissing can get her in the mood. But don’t get antsy: Don’t expect her to be immediately turned on.