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This Common Issue Is Quietly Killing Your Sex Drive

Wondering how, exactly, stress impacts our desire and ability to have sex? We spoke with a sex and relationship coach to explore the topic.

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April is National Stress Awareness Month, and intimacy experts are highlighting the impacts of stress on sexual health.

It’s no shock that stress impacts our libido—regardless of your gender or sex. When stuck in survival mode, many people struggle to feel aroused. Even if you’re craving closeness, your body might not cooperate. For example, men often suffer from stress-induced erectile dysfunction.

Wondering how, exactly, stress impacts our desire and ability to have sex? We spoke with a sex and relationship coach to explore ways to break the “sex stress” cycle.

How Stress Impacts Arousal

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