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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management  There are natural times in a relationship when a couple’s sex life may slow down: when a new baby enters the picture, or when work commitments keep one or both partners too busy, for example.  Then there are other times when there are issues with one or both partners, or in the relationship as a whole that adversely affect a couple’s sex life.  Whatever the cause, this sexual slowdown can become stressful in itself if both partners are not feeling the same way about it, or if there is fear that this sexual dampening is not temporary, but permanent.  (And the way a couple handles the issue—a compassionate conversation or an accusatory spreadsheet, for example—can make things better or much worse.)  The following are some of the most common reasons why one or both partners might feel a loss of desire for sex, with steps to take that can help. (And for those of you who aren't sexually active or in a sexual relationship, there are other resources here for you, too!) --Elizabeth P.S. I'll be participating in a live chat on stress tomorrow (July 29) at 3pm EST: #HealthyMe--join me! How Stress Can Lead to Low Libido If you're wondering why you (or your partner) are not as interested in sex lately, there are three very common stress-related causes.  See if one of these might be the culprit--you'll find solutions that can help.  Read More Search Related Topics:  stress and sex  stress and libido  stress management How To Get Into The Mood When You're Too Stressed For Sex Have you been feeling less 'in the mood' than you'd like to feel, lately?  Breathe new life into your libido with these 10 tips.  Read More Search Related Topics:  healthy sexuality  sex and stress  healthy habits Sex As A Stress Reliever? Yes, Actually. Stress can sap you of your libido, sure.  But if you can get yourself in the mood (see above), a healthy sex life can be a great resource for dealing with stress. Read More Search Related Topics:  relationship skills  healthy sexuality  stress relief 15 Facts About Stress And Happiness Sex isn't the only thing that can make you happy, of course, and it's not the only path to stress relief.  Here are some interesting research findings on happiness, and resources to help you get more of it in your life.  Read More Search Related Topics:  happiness  positive psychology  happiness research Related Searches Stress Relievers Relieving Stress Stress at Work Effects of Stress Stress Relief Featured Articles Addictions and Other Unhealthy Responses to Stress Situational Stress: From Holidays to Disasters, Understanding & Coping Relationship Stress: Marriage, Relationship Skills & Social Support Tools and Tips for Living A Low-Stress, Healthy Lifestyle Holidays and Observances That Help With Stress Management Blog   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Social Media Stress Relief Facebook: About Stress Management Twitter: @ElizabethScott Pinterest: Quotes I Love   Follow me on: Advertisement