What’s a Desire Disorder? Desire disorder is a persistent lack of physical desire for sex and a lack of sexual activity, or even sexual thoughts or fantasies that causes you distress. For men, desire disorder symptoms must persist for at least 6 months. Some people may also have sexual aversion disorder (SAD), where they feel an aversion to any sexual contact with their partner. How Do You Know if You Have a Desire Disorder? Your doctor can diagnose your desire disorder based on your symptoms. They’ll ask you if: Your desire is lower than it was in the past Your lack of desire causes you distress Your lack of libido or sexual activity causes problems in your relationship or love life It can be distressing for the person experiencing it and can also lead to difficulties in intimate relationships. Desire disorders are typically classified into two main categories: Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD): This is characterized by a persistently low level of sexual interest or desire...