Selective erectile dysfunction?

You feel like your boss hates you, infact he is just waiting for you to make a mistake so that he fires you and employs his nephew. You have already missed a few deadlines and you don’t even know how that happened since work started only four days ago. You are broke, (this is no surprise) after all you went through December like you owned a gold mine. Now it’s January and you have to payschoolfees & theperson whom you owe some money keeps calling. So you decide to switch off your phone and go home at 5pmsharp. Just when you thinkyour life couldn’t get any worse, you realise that there is a trafficjam. Eventually, you get home at 8pm and all you want to do is to eat and sleep. There will be no sex tonight, just like the many other nights before. The young stallion your wife married is longgone, he no longer exists. Instead, all she has left is a tired and stressed version of your old self. This is the reality of life for the man living in the 21stcentury. Our jobs and lifestyles take away so much from us, and all that’s left is a low libido. Losing interest in sex from time to time is not necessarily a cause for concern. It’salso important to note that your interest might not match your partner’s. However, there comes a time when a low sex drive begins to affect yourself-esteem and your relationship. Even then, stress and fatigue are not the only causes of a low sex drive; low testosterone levels can also contribute to this problem. Decreasing testosterone levels are a normal part of aging, however a drastic drop can lead to low libido. Certain medications such as ACEInhibitorsfor blood pressure control can further contribute to low libido given that these drugs also lower your testosteronelevels. There are also some chronic illnesses which contribute to a decreased libido. For example, if you were suffering from chronic pain, sex would certainly be the least of your priorities. Other chronic health issues that can contribute to a lower sexdrive include cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol levels.Self-esteem is defined as the general opinion a person has about himself. A low self-esteem, poor body image, and low confidence can take a toll on your emotional health and well-being. If you feel like you’re unattractive, or undesirable, this will likely dampen your sexual encounters (this is why we have a section on grooming and self-care to ensure that you remain the best version of yourself).Keep in mind that not only can a low self-esteem lower your libido; it can also lead to anxiety about sexual performance, which can lead to erectile dysfunction. We recommend seeing your doctor for more information on low libido, & how to manage it.