Lack of sexual desire after a month of separation

[random_task]

I've had a healthy relationship with my girlfriend for a year and a half, and we've been sexually active since the early into dating. I am 21 and she is currently 19. She recently went out of state to visit her family for a month, and when she returned she no longer had any sexual desire what so ever. This is the first time something like this happened outside of an argument or any known reason. She does not know the reason for the sudden loss of desire, and we had a long talk about it but can't seem to figure it out. I first thought it could be something that happened during her family visit, but she claims nothing happened and I believe her, so I'd like to figure out other possibilities.

She has tried to masturbate on her own, but wasn't able to. We thought it would pass over time, but it's been a week and still no improvement. We're considering seeing a sex therapist, but I would like some advice first. Is this a common occurance? Is there anything we can do to fix it ourselves?

[Birchrus01]

This may sound odd, but altitude change can have such effects on the body. if it doesn't end in a week or so then consult a doctor.

[random_task]

I've never heard of that happening, is there a source somewhere that I can get more info?

I will definitely wait a bit more to see a therapist, but it's already been a week since she returned. We'll probably give it another week or so and see what happens.

[Cpl_usmc]

I can honestly say that after 3 deployments overseas, that my desire only gained while i was away from my fiance soon to be wife. We also had a very sexual relationship, but found that we grew closwer together as i was sent everytime.

I had a junior Marine experience a problem where his wife was not in the mood after a month of him being home from a deployment. I talked to him and he said that she had cheated on him while he was gone. I am not telling you your girlfriend cheated on you and im glad you trust her 100%, being insecure towards females is not the way to be.

Im sorry if this doesn't help but if you would like to talk just shoot me a pm

[random_task]

I know that's the first thing most people will think of, but I honestly don't think she cheated on me. She's also the one that suggested therapy, and I'm sure she genuinely wants our relationship back the way it was. It might seem naive to some people but not all relationship problems equal cheating.

Thanks for your input though, and congrats on your relationship. I hear situations like the junior marine's isn't very uncommon during deployment periods, which is really unfortunate.