My husband doesn’t want me – a thought that can create distance and uncertainty in any relationship. Often physical challenges like erectile dysfunction, pelvic pain or a crooked penis are hiding physical challenges that make intimacy difficult. As you read on, you’ll gain insight into the hidden causes and how my targeted treatment with advanced technology and sexology support can restore desire and intimacy between you. Let me help you break the silence and rediscover the joy of intimacy.
International speaker & expert in shockwave and EMTT treatment for erectile dysfunction, peyronies & CPPPS.
It’s a thought that can cut deep in any relationship, and one that many of the men I meet in the clinic are most afraid their partner is carrying around: “My husband doesn’t want me.” Maybe you’ve withdrawn from intimacy. Maybe you deliberately avoid situations that could lead to sex because you’re afraid your body will fail. Withdrawing is often an instinctive defense against feelings of defeat, but to your partner it can feel like a cold and direct rejection. In my clinic, I see men struggling with this dilemma every day. The truth is that the desire for your partner has rarely disappeared. The truth is that physical challenges such as erectile dysfunction, pelvic pain or performance anxiety overshadow both desire and ability. Here I explain why this misunderstanding arises and how I can help you get back to a well-functioning intimate life.
When you experience potency problems or pain in the lower abdomen, your brain reacts instinctively: it wants to avoid the pain, discomfort or humiliation. If you’ve repeatedly experienced that your erection fails mid-act or that it hurts to have sex, your nervous system starts to associate intimacy with something negative. You might start going to bed later than your partner, avoiding affectionate touches on the couch or making busy excuses.
The challenge is that your partner can’t feel what’s going on inside you. Your partner only sees your back turned in bed. This leaves a silent void that quickly fills with insecurity and the conclusion: “My husband doesn’t want me anymore.” This creates a destructive spiral where an isolated physical challenge grows into a relational crisis. At MS Insight, I work to break this spiral by treating the physiological causes so that you no longer have reason to withdraw.
To solve the problem, I need to understand exactly what’s stopping you. It’s rarely “just mental”, although of course the mind plays a role when the body fails. Here are the most common causes I diagnose and treat.
Erectile dysfunction is by far the most common reason why men avoid sex. It’s often due to reduced blood flow in the penis, the onset of calcification or problems with tissue elasticity. When you can’t trust your erection, sex becomes an exam you’re afraid of failing. Instead of being present and enjoying the moment, you become a “spectator” to your own performance. This stress mechanism kills any kind of desire and erection, which unfortunately confirms your fears. This is where many men shut down completely and the partner mistakenly thinks the interest is gone.
Chronic pelvic pain, often referred to as CPPS (Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome), is an overlooked condition. If you have tension in your pelvic floor or if the nerves in the area are irritated (such as the pudendal nerve), sex can be associated with discomfort or outright pain – either during the act or when ejaculating. It goes without saying that if something hurts, you don’t want to do it. I have extensive experience in treating these painful conditions so that intimacy can once again be enjoyable and relaxing rather than painful.
Peyronie’s disease is a condition where scar tissue in the penis causes it to curve during erection. It can be painful and make intercourse difficult or even impossible. Many men are deeply ashamed of this change, leading them to hide from their partner. Again, the silence can be interpreted as a lack of desire, when it’s really about shame and physical barriers.
When you come to my clinic, I always start with a thorough conversation. I know it can be uncomfortable to talk about intimacy, but I meet you at eye level, professionally and without taboos. I’ve heard it all before, and nothing is too “weird” or “embarrassing”.
One of my core competencies is the use of advanced ultrasound scanning. It gives us a concrete picture of what’s going on physiologically “under the hood”. I scan the blood vessels in the penis to see if there is sufficient blood supply and drainage. I assess tissue health and examine the pelvic floor for tension. It takes the guesswork out of it. When you see on the screen that there is a real physical cause for your challenges, it often takes a huge weight off your shoulders. Suddenly it’s no longer “you that’s wrong”, but a bodily function that can and must be repaired.
If I think your challenges may also be due to hormonal imbalances or something else that requires blood tests, I will guide you on exactly what you should ask your own doctor to check. I empower you to take responsibility for your own health.
At MS Insight, I don’t believe in standard solutions. Your treatment will be tailored to your specific situation. I often combine multiple technologies to achieve the fastest and most durable results.
One of the most effective treatments for erectile dysfunction and certain pain conditions is focused shockwave. It’s important to emphasize that I use focused sound waves, which are far more potent than the radial pressure waves offered by many other clinics. These sound waves stimulate the formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) and activate the body’s own healing processes in the tissue. It’s a painless treatment with no side effects that attacks the root of the problem rather than just treating symptoms with pills.
If your challenges are due to pain, tension or nerve issues, I often supplement with EMTT (Electromagnetic Transduction Therapy). This technology works at the cellular level to reduce inflammation and pain and normalize nerve function. It is particularly effective for chronic pelvic pain where the nervous system is “stuck” in an alarm state.
You can’t separate mind and body. Even though I treat the physical with sound waves, the fear of failure is often still in my head. That’s why I always include the sexological aspect in my programs. I advise on how you can rebuild intimacy without performance pressure. How you can communicate with your partner so that the phrase “my husband doesn’t want me” is replaced by a shared understanding of the process you’re going through.
The most important step you can take is to act on the problem. Many men wait for years before seeking help and during that time the distance to their partner can become unnecessarily large. When you know what’s wrong and feel progress through treatment, something positive happens to your self-confidence. You regain faith in your own body.
I find time and time again that when a man gets his ED or pain treated and is given the tools to talk openly about it, his sex life blossoms anew. It’s about removing the obstacles – physical and mental – that stand in the way of the desire that’s actually in there behind the worries.
Yes, it’s incredibly common. It’s often called secondary desire deficiency. You don’t lose desire for your partner, but you lose desire for the situation because it’s associated with fear of failure and shame. When I treat erectile dysfunction, desire often returns on its own because the fear disappears.
Unfortunately, this is a classic misconception. The best thing you can do is to be honest about the fact that you have a physical problem that’s bothering you. Tell her that you’ve sought professional help from MS Insight. This shows that you take the problem – and your relationship – seriously. It signals action and care rather than indifference.
It varies from person to person and depends on the cause. Some notice a clear improvement after a few treatments with focused sound waves, while others need a slightly longer course. A typical course of treatment lasts a few weeks. At the first consultation, I’ll make a realistic plan so you know exactly what to expect.
Absolutely. Stress triggers adrenaline, which directly counteracts an erection. Biologically speaking, the body prioritizes survival over reproduction. If you’re stressed, blood is drawn away from the genitals and into the large muscle groups. In the clinic, I therefore also talk about lifestyle factors, sleep and stress management, as this is an important part of the overall picture.
You don’t have to accept that your sex life has stalled or that your partner is walking around with the heavy feeling that “my husband doesn’t want me”. There are effective, proven treatments that can help you. At MS Insight, you are in safe, professional hands and I will do my utmost to help you return to a life of function, pleasure and intimacy.
If you are interested in hearing more about how I can help you, you are always welcome to contact me by phone 41 40 08 58 or email michael@msinsight.dk. I’ll get back to you quickly with a customized proposal so we can find the best way forward together.
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Are you unsure about what’s causing your symptoms, or whether a specialized treatment program at our clinic in Copenhagen would be right for you? If so, you can start with a brief, confidential consultation. During this consultation, we’ll assess whether your symptoms align with the areas I specialize in at MS Insight and determine what the next appropriate step might be.
The clarifying conversation is not a full consultation, diagnosis or treatment plan. It’s for those who want a serious assessment of whether it makes sense to proceed with a more thorough examination, ultrasound scan and individual plan.
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