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beebee2

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Sexdrive And Antidepressants
Posted: 02-22-05 15:40pm

Hi guys out there,please can you tell me if taking antidepressants effects your sexdrive?My b.F is taking serotax,we have always had a healthy sex life but since he has been taking them he has problems with coming?We have reached the point where I wont try it on with him and viceversa incase he dosent com.He says it dosent bother him if he dosent but am sure it must?I also get a bit upset as it makes me feel like I dont turn him on.He always takes a long time coming anyway,and dosent like me watching him com,is this naturall?I feel its may be a control thig,he dosent like me seeing him let go,am wondering if the drugs have exasperated the problem.Can anyone relate to this?
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mandilyn

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Posted: 02-22-05 19:44pm

That is a very common side effect of anti-depressants. I'm sure his doctor could recommend a brand that doesn't have this side effect, or at least less of an effect. I think maybe wellbutrin has a low risk of sexual side effects.

I'm sure it has absolutely nothing to do with you!! The same thing happened with my boyfriend - we didn't have sex for a few months because of it. When he got to stop taking it, things went back to normal.

Good luck...I feel for you!! Keep us informed.
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beebee2

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Posted: 02-23-05 11:24am

Thanks for that,thats a relief to hear,i was hoping I was right.He has relieved himself a couple of times too recently,which I havent got a problem with normally,but him not coming was starting to become an issue-he seems o.K its me that has the problem with it,and I think thats why hes been doing himself just to see if the problem is still there without going through a big session with me and me getting upset if he dosent com.We had a big chat last night and he says hes having problems coming by himself too,so I know now it isnt me.I bet you think im really paranoid and a bit selfish, as I get upset, when its him not getting satisfied.He always satisfies me,but he takes a long time to com anyway,so this has made situation worse.Ta for advice,sory to rattle on,good to talk :d
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beebee2

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Posted: 02-23-05 11:25am

Thanks for that,thats a relief to hear,i was hoping I was right.He has relieved himself a couple of times too recently,which I havent got a problem with normally,but him not coming was starting to become an issue-he seems o.K its me that has the problem with it,and I think thats why hes been doing himself just to see if the problem is still there without going through a big session with me and me getting upset if he dosent com.We had a big chat last night and he says hes having problems coming by himself too,so I know now it isnt me.I bet you think im really paranoid and a bit selfish, as I get upset, when its him not getting satisfied.He always satisfies me,but he takes a long time to com anyway,so this has made situation worse.Ta for advice,sory to rattle on,good to talk :d
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beebee2

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Posted: 02-23-05 11:26am

Thanks for that,thats a relief to hear,i was hoping I was right.He has relieved himself a couple of times too recently,which I havent got a problem with normally,but him not coming was starting to become an issue-he seems o.K its me that has the problem with it,and I think thats why hes been doing himself just to see if the problem is still there without going through a big session with me and me getting upset if he dosent com.We had a big chat last night and he says hes having problems coming by himself too,so I know now it isnt me.I bet you think im really paranoid and a bit selfish, as I get upset, when its him not getting satisfied.He always satisfies me,but he takes a long time to com anyway,so this has made situation worse.Ta for advice,sory to rattle on,good to talk :d
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mikef

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Posted: 02-28-05 08:30am

I recommend to him to try zupro to enhance his sex drive. This product is very effective. After taking zupro I had rock hard erections and intense sexual drive.
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amckay

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Posted: 03-16-05 19:10pm

I can kind of relate to this. My girlfriend actually has taken a lot of anti depressents in the past, she's not anymore, although that seems to have really effected her sex drive quite a lot. It's something now she's starting to become a bit more aware of in terms of seeing she can find a solution to it. It hasn't affected her when we do have sex, she can cum several times without it being a problem, although just her motivation or 'hornyness' I guess is the real drive (or lack of) in that situation.

The flipside is that i'm actually the person who can loosely relate to this subject. I haven't had that many sexual partners (maybe 8 or so) although so far i've never really found myself able to cum through sex. I assume it's more of a mental thing that will 'eventually' pass - but never really find myself ever coming close to climaxing. Whereas masterbation is never a problem. In a way it's not a huge problem, I love having sex and just prefer to spend all of the time focussed on my partner, although at the same time eventually i'd like to overcome this (obviously) plus it also worries or discomforts any partners i'm with as obviously they feel like i'm not attracted to them or they're doing something wrong. So that's always a big burdon half the time with trying to find a way to stop once they're completely satisfied without upsetting them.

Has anyone else ever had or known someone with this kind of problem?
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beebee2

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Sexdrive And Antidepressants
Posted: 03-21-05 09:03am

Hi,thanks for message.My boyfriend has a similar problem to you,he also finds it difficult to com through sex alone,its the same with oral/manual too.Like I said,recently its been down to the a.Depressants but in general if he does com it can take ages.When hes on his own looking at porn or something it happens quite quickly,which says to me that this is a mental problem.I dont know your circumstances but I think its about control with my b.F.He always likes to be in control,in all the relationships hes been in and I just get the feeling that he holds back,which stops him from coming,because then hes lost the control.I have made him com a few times,without him taking over,but usually he takes over and finishes it himself,which can be upsetting,when I ask him why he does that he says its because I cant go fast enough,but I have never been told that before with previous partners.He is like you,very generous and loving in bed and always trying to please me,which he does,but sometimes I would like to be in control.I feel for you though,it must be frustrating for you,have you thought of seeing a sexual therapist?It does sound like you have some sort of mental block too.Also my b,f dosent really have a forskin for some reson,which is why he dosent feel alot during sex,wondering if you have the same thing?Take care,all the best
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