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Why have I lost my sexual desire?

I am 24 years old with a new girlfriend of 3 months.  This is my first serious girlfriend.  Up to this point I was sexually active only a few times per year and mostly one night stands.  I have never had a problem becomming sexually aroused until recently.  I've always been able to masterbate at will and get an erection at the thought of a girl.  In the first month or so our relation I had no problems with my sexual arousal toward her or woman in general.  Then she made a comment about my size not going to work for a new postion we were trying which embarrassed me.  For about a week or two I was unable to get aroused and get an erection from her or on my own.  I suddenly recovered after having sex with her one time and was fine for a week or two.  Then she said something about her old boyfriend and how she was over him but he was good in bed.  Now I've been in a rut again.  My doctor gave me some levitra to try and I had successful sex but it took a while.  I was blood tested by my doctor and he said I was normal.  I'm able to get an erection on occassion but not easily.  Can you help explain my sudden loss of sex interest with my girlfreind and woman in general?
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Certainly stress can affect the sex interest and erection.  The fact that you are able to obtain erections in selected cases suggests that it is unlikely to be a physical problem.  

You stated that Levitra was tried.  There are some cases where Viagra works better than Levitra and vice versa - you may want to explore that option.  

Another option would be to examine whether your testosterone levels are normal.  This can be determined via a simple blood total testosterone level.

If everything is negative, you may want to consider whether stress counselling may be a helpful option in addressing your symptoms.  

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
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