You?ve planned the wedding. You?ve said ?I do.? You?ve tossed the bouquet and enjoyed a romantic honeymoon. But now that you?re back at home things are feeling?well, less than romantic. Simply put, you and your spouse just aren?t getting freaky like you used to.
If this is happening to you, don’t panic. Sexual dry spells are totally normal for married couples, and they happen for all kinds of reasons. If you or your spouse (or both of you) are experiencing a low libido, all you have to do is talk with each other and figure out why. Here are a few reasons that might be behind that low sex drive.
Medication
Sometimes, a low libido has nothing to do with your marriage at all. For example, are you or your partner taking any new medication" Sometimes pharmaceuticals can have unwanted side effects?like a diminished sex drive. This can happen if you?re taking antidepressants, ACE inhibitors (aka, blood pressure medication), chemotherapy treatments, or even some heartburn medications. If you or your spouse experience a lower sex drive after starting a new medicine, it might be worthwhile to give your doctor a call. They might be able to prescribe a different medication that won?t interfere with your romantic life.

Too Much Partying

After you get married, you may feel like every night is a celebration. After all, you?re spending night after night with the love of your life! However, if you spend too much time celebrating, you might find that your sex drive takes a maj...