Is this you?
- You used to want sex more than you do now
- You go weeks without sexual thought
- You've had your testosterone tested and it's in range, but desire is still low
What the research says
Low libido in men has multiple causes: hypogonadism (low T), depression, SSRI side effects, sleep apnea, alcohol, and relational dynamics.
How tantra approaches this
After medical causes are addressed, tantric and Daoist practices can re-engage desire by re-sensitizing the body, addressing relational drift, and rebuilding the felt sense of being a sexual person.
Recommended practices
- Desire inventory (beginner, ~30 min) — Inquiry into what desire used to feel like and where it went.
- Slow pleasure practice (beginner, ~20 min) — Pleasure without arousal goal — re-introduces sensation as nourishment.
When to see a doctor instead
Always start with a GP visit to rule out hormonal, metabolic, and mental-health contributors.