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Question:
OK. this is a question about my fiancee. He is 31 and has a very low sex drive. I am 21 and love him to death he is perfect in every other way. We have a great relationship. Always open with eachother, no problems in that area. This is bothering him as well. He says his sex drive has been extremely low since he was about 20. He has had diabetes since the age of 14. Also he was in a bad car wrek when he was 27 and has had erectional problems off and on every since. He is taking viagra for that though and does well.

He is a recovering alcoholic as well. he just quit drinking about a year ago. I was wondering if it is normal for a 31 year old man to have such a low sex drive even concidering all of the problems he has had. Also is there anything we could do to help increase his drive? I have no problem pleasing myself but the intamacy is not the same and it is really hurting his self esteem. I try as hard as I can to reassure him that it is ok, there is no way I would pester him about having sex I know it is hard for him because he knows that he is still young but feels like a 70 year old man!! Please help him, any advice you give will be greatly appreciated. Thank you


Answer:
by Rajendra Sathe:
(05/18/2004)
Diabetes, alcohol are known to cause sexual problems in men. Desire for sex depends on a number of factors and its rather difficult to know the exact cause without examining him. However, hormone tests like serum testosterone and prolactin may be done to know if he has any abnormality in that department.

By the way, he is lucky to have a loving and supportive partner like you!

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