does this happen?

could a man be so stressed out that he never wants to have sex?

 

Of course. Why not?

 

hmm, idk. i guess i am being stereotypical in thinking that this doesn't happen to men.

 

I guess it depends on the person, but I don't see very many people being interested in sex if they're under a lot of stress. I wouldn't be.

 

Yes. When you're really stressed out, you have on your mind not sex but what is stressing you out. It's a bit hard to get in the mood when all you can think about is something negative.

 

When I'm under stress, sex is the last thing on my mind. So yes, quite possible.

 

thank you guys for your replies. this really helps me get some perspective on some things here.

 

Yes.

 

of course he can!

 

Being stressed and/or having a headache definetly turn you off.

 

I think the biggest mistake people make is that they categorise men and women as being different . anything that can effect a woman can effect a man and vice versa .. Yes stress can make you not want to have sex .. But is it really stress thats the cause .. i think thats the real question . How many times have we heard , " not tonight honey i have a head ache " Sex is the best relief for stress , head ache etc .. A couple can heal each other with love and sex .. So if your arm was chopped off and a doctor offers to magically put it back on do you tell him
" No thanks " hmmmm In times of stress and pushing the one you love away .. theres something else wrong imo .

 

Exactly... and not just stress can result in decrease libido keep in mind.

 

its not the last thing on my mind, but what KIND of sex I need is directly related to the type of stress. If I am upset/depressed by something I want more passionate/intimate sex. If I am pissed/mad I want to have rough sex (usually involving anal play).. if I am homesick/emotional, I want nothing but touch & foreplay-sex...

but of course I have days where the last thing on earth I want is sex. its rare. Usually when I am sick or exhausted.