Boyfriend-low libido :(

My boyfriend has a super low libido. And mine is ridiculously high. We work super well together in almost every other regard and have been living together for over half a year. However, it's been really frustrating for the two of us regardless of how many times we've talked about this issue. I'm not really sure what to do and he does feel guilty for not being interested and I also feel guilty for begging for something he isn't too excited about giving. I do feel less attractive and he also feels less manly. My libido is really high and I wonder if the issue might be me but then again other friends say that's not the case. If I'm lucky I get it once or twice a week but it's not enough for horny old me. Masturbation doesn't do it for me as well anymore-especially due to hand injuries- and he's more than willing to get me off before sleeping at night but it's not the same level of intimacy. Any tips? He's not interested in lingerie, makeup or any of that sort as friends have suggested. I tried giving him space but if I don't initiate there's nothing. And he knows I'm frustrated but we're both tired from work and university and for me what would be unwinding is work for him. Also when we go to bed and it's past bedtime (9pm for us since we get up at 6), I bring it up and he says the amount of pleasure he gets isn't worth the feeling of sleep loss and the cleanup time after (soap, washing etc). He does like it but also can't get it up and doesn't feel the desire like I do-burning/aching/throbbing.

Is there a way to minimize my own libido or increase his without going to a doctor or counseling?

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