[Starlight7727]

So, my bf has recently pointed out to me that we don't mess around as much anymore. Poor guy, we've only been together a little less than 2 years and so he's witnessed me go through a seriously intense hypersexual episode and now it seems like the opposite. I'm confused because I've never had this problem before. I'm 34, I'm not really depressed or manic...pretty stable actually. I've been on all my meds for awhile. The newest one added was.lithium about a year ago. So I guess my question is, is this some sort of normal episode where I'm just not that into sex and it comes and goes like bipolar episodes or is it a delayed med side effect?? And is there anyway to increase my sex drive? Normally I have an above average sex drive so this sucks.

Well, your medications could be playing a part. That's a question for your psychiatrist. Certainly if a medication is notorious for decreased sex drive, a psychiatrist can help by making some adjustments.

You don't have to answer, but what is "not as much anymore"? That answer might be a lot of sex to some people. Or not.

In one's mid-30s, sometimes sexual appetites do decrease a bit. Or, even if you feel "stable", it's possible your current sexual appetite when truly stable is less than it used to be. Or could you be very slightly dysthymic? Or sometimes if one goes through a very stressful time in their lives, stuff changes because of the post-stress period. These are just a few guesses. Again, my suggestion would be to discuss the issue with your psychiatrist, therapist and/or gynecologist.

Maybe your bf needs to spice things up a bit, if he's doing the same old stuff as before. Sometimes approaches get old.

[Zigy]

I also suspect the meds. I know they did this to me