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Reduced sexual desire is common and is only a medical problem if it bothers the person. Physical health, mood, relationships, life stage and medicines can all play a part. Good help starts without judgement and with attention to consent and safety.
- Sexual thoughts, fantasies or interest less often than before or than the person would like.
- Taking less initiative or being less receptive to sexual approaches.
- Outside a sexual moment, discuss wishes, boundaries, differences in desire and what feels pleasant or safe.
- Make room for intimacy without an obligatory goal, penetration or orgasm.
- Make an appointment if the change persists, is unexpected or causes you considerable distress or tension.
- For urgent GP care outside office hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediate threat to life.
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