Sexuality is as diverse as humanity itself. Yet many people confuse decreased libido with asexuality, leading to misunderstanding, guilt, or misplaced shame.

In my work providing relationship counseling in Dubai and depression counseling in Dubai, I often meet individuals and couples who are struggling to navigate these differences with clarity and kindness.

Understanding the difference between decreased libido and asexuality can transform how you relate to yourself—and to each other.

Decreased Libido: A Symptom, Not an Identity

Decreased libido refers to a lowered interest in sexual activity, often caused by:

  • Mental health struggles (depression, anxiety, stress)

  • Hormonal imbalances

  • Relationship dynamics (emotional disconnection, unresolved conflicts)

  • Lifestyle factors (poor sleep, unhealthy diet, chronic illness)

It is usually temporary and can often be improved through healing, lifestyle changes, and emotional support.

Through depression counseling in Dubai, many individuals reclaim their vitality by addressing emotional wounds, stress patterns, and self-esteem challenges.

Asexuality: A Valid Sexual Orientation

Asexuality, on the other hand, is a sexual orientation characterized by a lack of sexual attraction to others.
 It is:

  • Not caused by trauma, stress, or low self-esteem.

  • Not something to be “fixed.”

  • A deeply ingrained, stable part of a person’s identity.

Some asexual individuals may engage in sexual activity for emotional closeness or partnership, while others may not. There is no one “right” way to be asexual.

Understanding asexuality requires compassion, open-mindedness, and the willingness to redefine intimacy.

When Partners Have Different Needs

In relationship counseling Dubai, I help couples explore ways to:

  • Create non-sexual intimacy (affection, shared activities, emotional support)

  • Communicate needs without shame or blame

  • Navigate mixed-orientation relationships with honesty and respect

When one partner identifies as asexual and the other does not, new forms of connection can be discovered—based on deep emotional bonding rather than solely physical desire.

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Your desires—and your differences—deserve to be honored, not judged.
 Healing begins with understanding. And intimacy takes many beautiful forms.