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I've always had a very high sex drive. In my late teens and 20s I was not very concerned; I though it would simply decrease over time. It hasn't, however, and I'm wondering if there is anything I can take to decrease this drive. I'm now 34, in a committed relationship, but my girlfriend's drive does not match my own. Masturbation as a sexual outlet is not an option, so is there anything I can take to lower my drive?
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Answer:
by Robert Birch: (05/26/2004)
It certainly would be nice if we could bottle some of your sexual energy and distribute it among all the men who worry about not having enough drive. Unfortunately, it is just as difficult to lower a man's sexual desire as it is to increase it. I know of no way to safely reduce your libido. Your drive (and your hair loss) is probably related to high hormone levels and, for you, this is normal.
Most men in your situation would masturbate on occasion to manage their drive. When you think of it, being restless, frustrated, and perhaps a bit demanding of your girlfriend can interfere with many aspects of your life. Unfortunately, you cannot always run off your sexual energy, for the energy you burn up running is not the same as the energy which drives your sexually.
I would suggest that you carefully consider your reasons for not using masturbation for the management of your high desire. If it is for moral reasons, you will need to follow your own conscience.
I probably need not caution you about pressuring your partner. Pushing for sex can be very damaging to a relationship, so be considerate of her lower (and quite reasonable) appetite for sex.Reviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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