[Marina Kits]

This question probably shows I still don't really 'get' any of this, but I was wondering why folks think it a good thing to lose interest in sex.

Much of what Clara said is true for me also but I'd add a few things from my personal situation. I've been outspoken about my desire to be rid of my sex drive for quite a while. I might be "over-correcting" a little but I've hated how my sex drive has pushed and pulled me into things I abhor my whole life, namely porn and masturbation but a few other "sinful" endeavors I'd rather not mention also. Couple that with the notion that I'm in the wrong body and therefore hate having to perform the male act all the while wishing I could be on the receiving side and it should be clear why I would like to kill my sex drive. I completely understand why you, and probably most, WOULDN'T want to; everyone is different. I haven't been successful despite taking PM, estradiol, saw palmetto, spearmint and Propecia - apparently, it doesn't want to die. However, it has gone way down. I feel like I'm in control of it 99% of the time. I've always been able to fulfill my marital duties when asked but haven't done any of the above mentioned vices for many months now. Freedom from all the guilt I used to have has been a huge blessing and it only adds fuel to the fire of hatred for my sex drive. For all the years of self loathing it has caused me, I'd be OK with parting ways with it forever ...and of course the epicenter of my manhood.