Psychological Causes
As mentioned previously, your mental state will also affect desire and arousal. When you are not feeling well, for instance, it takes much more to feel ready for intimacy. Some psychological issues that lower sex drive:
• Anxiety or depression
• Stress
• Low self-esteem
• History of sexual, physical or verbal abuse
• Past negative sexual experiences, including rape and sexual assault
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Poor self-image
