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To Dr. Stoll or anyone else that might be knowledgeable,
I am a 16 year old male, and about a month ago I lost close to 90% of libido. Full erections are no longer possible, and I find that my sex drive is extremely weak. My preference is definitely heterosexual, yet I find myself being less attracted to the female species.
Many stressful events have occured in my life over the past year including the divorce of my parents and the loss of many of my friends. Could stress cause such a drop in libido?
What physical disorders could cause such a lack of sex drive?
I also have trouble sleeping at nights, and have had bouts of constipation in the past although these seem to be getting better.
I am an active basketball player and as such get plenty of exercise. SR is something I am beginnig to incorporate into my life and I have been on a rather loose whole foods diet for awhile. My supplement regime consists of:
borage oil
flax oil
primrose oil
vitamin e
vitamin a
magnesium
opti-zinc
copper
lecithin
bee pollen
grenn drinks
selenium
vitamin c
Is there anything else I should be doing to correct this loss of libido?
Any information provided on the issue of loss of libido, its causes, long terms affects, and cures would be much appreciated.
In Reply to: Loss of Libido posted by 16 year old male on May 29, 2002 at 21:42:43:
Hi! I have no expertise on the possible physical causes of your problem, but I do know that certain emotional and psychological states can cause a complete loss of libido or interest in anything sexual. How would you describe your state of mind regarding your parents' divorce? Would you describe yourself as depressed? Depression is a real sexual downer, but sometimes people don't even realize they are depressed. How is your interest in other things, such as school and hobbies, outside activities? If these things don't turn you on any more, that's also a sign of depression.
You speak of the loss of friends. What kind of loss are you talking about- loss of life or loss of the friendships of certain peoplee who are still around?
You seem very intelligent and aware of what good nutrition is and you've taken great steps in mapping out a vitamin program for yourself. All I can say is that you may want to consider the emotional causes if they are valid andd seek help from a good counselor if that is appropriate. I wish you all the best.
Naya.
In Reply to: Re: Loss of Libido posted by Naya on May 29, 2002 at 22:34:57:
Hi Naya,
Thanks you for replying to my post.
I believe your diagnosis of depression may be at least partially correct. Although, I have not lost interest in activities I enjoy doing such as playing basketball, I do fell quite down sometimes.
When I spoke of loss of friends,I meant the breakdown of relationships between me and some people who are still alive. I'm debating wether or not restoring these frienships would help to improve my emotional state.
I have also been debating whether or not to see a counselor for sometime. Perhaps it's time to stop debating, and just do it.
Once again, thank you for the suggestions and information you provided regarding my condition/
In Reply to: Re: Loss of Libido posted by 16 year old male on May 30, 2002 at 01:31:12:
Hi -
Are you close to your parents, or one of them in particular? If so, it might help to talk to them about your feelings about the divorce, yourself, etc. Also, do you mind telling us what caused the breakup of relationshis with your friends? Mending friendships has always helped me, as long as I feel that we had a good relationship before and some silly statement or action caused the breakup. Take care. Raisa
In Reply to: Re: Loss of Libido posted by 16 year old male on May 30, 2002 at 01:31:12:
Hi! Raisa has some good advice, too. I'd like to see you not put off taking some kind of action, like seeing a counselor, maybe even together with your parents, together, one at a time, and you alone. That's called family therapy. You don't want to go any further into the state of mind you're in than you are. So, please act soon. I wish you the best. Remember, teenage years are tough for everybody, tougher for some people than others. Let us know how you're doing!
In Reply to: Loss of Libido posted by 16 year old male on May 29, 2002 at 21:42:43:
Hi, 16.
Loss of libido in a 16 year old!? I thought I had heard them all. This is unusual enough all by itself that I have to say that you should see a specialist in sexual dysfunction.
Naya and Raisa are probably correct, as you already suspect, but your symptoms are suggesting a pretty deep dysfunction which futher suggests either a pretty severe depression OR a functional susceptibility to sexual dysfunction that might be easier to deal with at this age than when it recurrs at age 30, for example.
Let us know what you learn and how you do.
Walt
In Reply to: Loss of Libido posted by 16 year old male on May 29, 2002 at 21:42:43:
Some time ago I heard of a young man who had a complete LACK of libido, which was caused by a tumor on the pineal gland. This caused his body to produce the hormone prolactin.
Although counseling might help, first you need to see a physician to rule out physical causes.
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