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Have You Lost Your Sex Drive?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Both in male and female, Age can play a factor in our libido. Has HIV or any other factors affected yours?

August 8, 2023
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A myHIVteam Member

Lost? No. Maybe a bit diminished. But still raring to go at a moments notice. 😅😆😁

August 8, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member - So many things can affect sex drive... medications, general health, depression, relationship changes, HIV infection, etc. I have been affected by all of these at one time or another. I know that under the right circumstances my sex drive will rise to the occasion. Spontaneous arousal becomes more difficult with age and circumstances.

August 8, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member. As you get older, spontaneous erection not so much. But, if you meet a guy that you find appealing, I think you'll find that your body doesn't let you down. Remember that there are plenty of groovy options regardless of a fickle erection. Manual stimulation can lead to some rockin' orgasms, and you don't have to be young to give them or receive them. Don't fear intimacy. Enjoy it. 🤠

August 18, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

To a certain degree. But not sure if it’s my meds or if it’s mental. But I’m definitely having a hard time getting and keeping it up.

August 8, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I started having problems years ago so I got tested by an endocrinologist. It resulted in low testosterone so I currently inject twice a month and it has helped immensely.😀😜🤣

August 8, 2023

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