Asexuality?

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My wife says she has become an asexual. Does anyone know if this is a real thing or a problem that can be treated. We rarely have sex and when we do, it is usually hurry up and get it over.thanks

asexual beings are ones that lack any sexual genitalia. when used in describing humans it often refers to people who no longer desire to use their genitalia, or in the derogatory sense of "you are so damned ugly, you will never get to use them"id take this as a sign of a problem that needs to be worked out

there are many sites on the internet about asexuality. i had some great ones but i cant seem to find them here is one i foundhttp://www.asexuality.org/discussion/index.phpalso from reading i have discovered there are many types of asexuals. so have sex but dont like to do it, some just want love and affection but no sex, so dont want anything at all. if you look through this website hopefully it will be able to helpbest of luck! sorry i couldnt have been of more help

Is she on any medication?Does she show signs of depression?

Depression is a major cause of it. Inelligible has a good point to ask that.

Yes to both of those.

Ah. Depression can cause a loss of interest in sex, and many antidepressants cause an even greater loss of interest. (There are some recent ones that don't have that effect.)

As far as I am concerned asexuality is a real thing, though of course I can't say whether or not your wife is asexual. I do know people at AVEN (asexuality.org) who identify as asexual but have sex with their partners as a compromise, though they don't enjoy it.Is this a recent change in her behaviour or has she been like this since you met her?