Is it normal to not want sex?

DEIDRE SAYS: A third of British women aren’t interested in sex - and while it’s normal for our libido to lull, many don’t understand why. 

Everyone’s sex drive is different. For some people, once a month is enough, while other couples might have sex every day - it doesn’t matter, as long as you’re happy and satisfied. 

It’s also normal for our sexual desire to ebb and flow over time.  

But if you’ve noticed a change in how often you want to be intimate, or it’s affecting your relationship, there may be another cause. 

Here are four reasons why you may not be interested in sex: 

Stress and Tiredness 

Our sex drive is very much connected to our emotions, thoughts and feelings. 

Stress, along with other mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, can all affect our desire for intimacy. 

Our support pack Help For Stress has tips for how to cope. 

But it’s also important to share how you’re feeling with your partner - they may be able to help take some of the load, and it will stop them overthinking why you’re not initiating.