Hi there, I can see you're feeling concerned and distressed.
I understand your concerns. You and your husband have been married for five years, and you have a good relationship and get along well. Although your sex life isn't as satisfying as you'd like, it hasn't affected your relationship. It's just that the plan to have a baby has disrupted the rhythm of your previously balanced life. You can see the challenges of the pregnancy process, so you want to take this opportunity to improve your sex life. I'm happy for you to have this chance to address and meet your sexual needs.
We've done some psychological exploration and shared some psycho-sexual knowledge with you in case it's useful.
[Types of sexual problems]
In your account, you and your husband have normal physiological functions and normal needs, except that you have insufficient sexual interest in your husband, and his libido is not strong. Therefore, you don't have sufficient motivation to solve this problem.
Now that you're motivated, the baby plan is a great way to get started.
Based on the sexual problem classification, you fall under the "sexual interest/libido and arousal disorders" category under "sexual dysfunction."
This is when a woman doesn't respond sexually to sexual activity.
In men, hypoactive sexual desire disorder is when they just don't have any sexual thoughts, fantasies, or desire.
[Potential causes]
There are two reasons for your analysis: 1) your husband isn't good-looking enough; 2) your husband isn't skilled. There may also be some psychological and socio-cultural factors that are psychological defenses, or physiological factors that you've overlooked.
1⃣️ Psychological factors:
Psychodynamic theory says that male sexual dysfunction is related to the Oedipus complex and disturbed object relationships. If a man's Oedipus complex isn't resolved in his early years, he'll associate the object of his attachment with his mother. But there's an ethical and conscious need to suppress this, which creates many obstacles in the sexual process. Female orgasmic dysfunction is explained as being related to jealousy of men.
The cognitive and behavioralist perspective is that past sexual experiences that didn't go well can cause a lot of anxiety about the next sexual encounter, which can affect how well the sexual process goes. It's also affected by some sexual concepts, such as the shame of women having sexual needs...
2⃣️ So, there's this idea out there that's just not true. It's called the "erroneous consensus." It's about human sexual function. It's not the truth at the physiological level. For example:
It's a common misconception that women always have the same sexual desire and always reach orgasm during sex.
It's a common misconception that women with a high sex drive can always be aroused by their partner.
A normal woman has an orgasm during every sexual encounter.
It's a common misconception that women always initiate sex or become wild or unrestrained during sex.
Pregnancy and childbirth can affect a woman's sexual response.
A good woman isn't turned on by pornographic books or movies.
If you can't come quickly and easily, it might be time to reassess.
Men often have the wrong idea.
All touching is somehow related to sex or should lead to sex.
It's often thought that men are always interested in sex and always ready for it.
It's a common misconception that sex is equal to intercourse.
It's important for men to be able to bring their partner to a full orgasm.
It's not always necessary for men to listen to women in the context of sex.
Having an orgasm is an important part of a good sex experience.
Good sex is something that happens naturally, without a lot of planning or communication.
3⃣️ Neurobiology:
We can also look into whether factors like drug use, hormone secretion, neurotransmitter imbalance, and organic damage might be affecting it.
If you need it, you can also get help from a professional sex counselor.
I hope this is helpful for you.
I'm your neighbor, and I appreciate you taking the time to hear me out.


Comments
I can totally relate to your feelings. It's hard when you admire someone for who they are but just can't get that physical spark. I guess sometimes we all have these complex emotions where the heart and body don't align, and it's a challenge to find a balance that works for both of you.
It sounds like you've built a strong foundation in other areas of your relationship, which is really important. Maybe focusing on those strengths can help you explore ways to reconnect physically. Sometimes, it's not about changing what you feel but finding new paths to intimacy that work for both of you, even if it means taking it slow and experimenting with what feels right.
The thought of infidelity is scary, but it's great that you're being honest with yourself. Perhaps talking openly with your husband about your feelings and desires could lead to a better understanding and maybe even some creative solutions. After all, relationships are about growing together, and communication is key to finding common ground.
It's clear you care deeply for him as a person, and that's a powerful thing. Maybe this is an opportunity to redefine what intimacy means to you both. There's no onesizefitsall approach, so maybe you can work together to create a new kind of closeness that feels authentic and fulfilling for both of you.