How do I lower my sex drive?

I know this isn’t a common question, but I have a high sex drive and my husband has a low sex drive. Everything turns me on. I’m always ready, I’m always in the mood. It has caused some fights. I want to just not want sex so it stops. I’m tired of feeling like I’m ugly and not good enough. It’s a way to connect for me but he says he just does it cuz it feels good. He says he’d rather cuddle. I don’t enjoy cuddling unless it’s cold or it’s after sex. If we cuddle I get sweaty. He’s super skinny and I’m double his weight, fat. I’m gutted that he doesn’t see sex the same as I do. I stopped birth control the beginning of this month so we could try for a second child, but after this fight tonight it made me feel so disgusted with myself and not want to have another. I don’t even want sex right now, I’m so depressed. Usually after a fight I’ll be better and can laugh but this time was different. I am just crying on the couch not wanting to go sleep in the same bed as him I need help
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I’m so sorry you’re experiencing this. Having a higher sex drive is nothing to be ashamed of at all. What are the fights about exactly? Is it you sharing that you want to have sex more often and he says he doesn’t? This is a common struggle for couples called desire discrepancy. And it’s perfectly normal to have that higher driver and want sex more but your pleasure is your responsibility—I say this with love and compassion. Have a conversation about how many times is ideal for you to have sex and ask your partner how many times a week they would be satisfied and compromise. If you say 5 and he says 1, then discuss planning 2 nights of sex and 1 night of cuddling. And if you find yourself aroused outside of those 2 times then enjoy some solo play! There is nothing wrong with taking care of your needs 🤍

Why. Another child? Life will get infinitely worse.., responsibilities increase, resentment for him not wanting you, weight gain, attraction even more lowered, you won't be able to focus on new baby and other one.... different sex drive destroy marriages or get depressed etc. Get out, get walking, get to nature, go with CHild etc, get friends and pls think it over. Having a baby isn't love, it's hard hard hard work unless husband is great baby sitter. It sucks to not have 2 siblings for kids but this is something that will really bother you more. . Clear your mind, .... to find what you want. You can have all the conversations needed. But the drive will never change

What an irony of life I am here trying to increase mine while someone is trying to decrease theirs 😕

@🇨🇲Mag🇨🇦 sometimes asidefrom having lot of babies around or kids.. the drive goes down and many never comes back because you lose it as you get older..or other reasons, health, working lot etc Wish they had some way to bring it up

@Aliyah there definitely is a way to bring your libido back. It does take patience and work but totally doable. @🇨🇲Mag🇨🇦 it’s very common to experience a dip in libido after having kiddos. Also after being in a relationship for a long time, different medications can also impact your libido there’s a variety of factors. But it is possible to tap back into it. Dm me if you’d like some suggestions ☺️

@Brianna sure, we all be open to what suggestions there are ? Vitamins, diet , exercise , and what about low estrogen as you age and your in best shape, healthy, lean muscles , amazing green diet and all and exercise and having enough friends and space... we all love to hear ? And is there a solution for erectile dysfunction? Because those pills don't help or work and many experience it but no doctors can fix it :)

@Aliyah total agree with u . With kids and high sex drive not a good pair. I have two kids under 5 very clingy so I totally understand you. Well I for one I am not much of a medication fan no matter what it may be but what I can suggest is get into new hobbies that take your time and keep you busy and tired.

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