Internist Questions Sex Drive

Is it normal to have low sex drive at 22?

I'm 22 and have a really low sex drive. My best friend says that this is weird at this age. Is it normal to have a low sex drive at 22?

3 Answers

Stop consulting with friends.
You are you and not her. Every one does not have a strong sexual urge . We are all different based on our upbringings, our thoughts of of bodily images, what is going on with us, and a myriad of other things. If you aren't in a relationship, then you probably don't want a big libido right now.
i would start by talking to my gyn
It's normal, but it is not common. You should have your hormone levels as well as thyroid levels evaluated. If everything is normal, then you should consider therapy.

Monica Martinez Rivera, MD, FACOG
How old are you, and are you on hormone containing contraception or under a lot of stress? Also, if you are not happy with your partner, your libido could be low.