Hi Abigail,

Loss of libido in women can be down to lots of different factors.

Relationship or psychological problems for instance. How is your relationship on the whole? If everything is going ok right now then chances are it is not this. However if you have argued over something recently that you have not been able to let go of then it could be that which is causing the issue. Do you still love him?

Stress, anxiety and exhaustion can also be a factor. Are you overworked? Have you been hitting the gym hard lately? Are you anxious about anything at work or in your personal life? Any of these can make you mentally and physically exhausted and so not in the mood for any other activity that requires energy.

Have you recently changed your pill? Some pills can cause a lack of sexual drive so if this is the case you could go back to your doctor and ask for another type. Or indeed any other medication you might be on can also have an effect on how much you crave sexual contact, such as anti-depressants.

Perhaps look at all of these factors and see if any of them might hold some significance for you. If you are communicating about the issue with your boyfriend that is a good thing- at least that way he might feel that you have not gone off him and are looking into the reasons for it.