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Shadow

Updated 10mo ago

Lack of Sexual Interest on Anxiety Medication

Do any other individuals on medication for anxiety experience a lack of interest in sex or a lack of sexual pleasure?

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jdoggood

2y

Yes, if it's an ssri it is hard to have sexual arousal.
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jdoggood

2y

From my experience
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wade123

2y

No
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jemappelletony

2y

Yes.
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Lapuz_Lazuli

2y

Yes, it’s very challenging to handle while having a partner with a high limbido
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SnowRose

2y

I haven't had this experience personally, but have had partners where their depression meds made it difficult. Biggest culprit I've noticed is Venlafaxine. The guys seem to have the lack of sex drive, while mine has been a bit crazy and excessive. I can't attribute my experience directly to Venlafaxine, but it wouldn't surprise me.
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Ellen

2y

Yes, benzo drugs and others may lower testosterone levels, which is linked to low sex drive.
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PugsSlugsSnails

2y

Oh yes. Bye libido. And then add endo pain on top of that. I have found that sex for me isn’t so much about a “goal” but more just me enjoying seeing my partner enjoy themselves?? Ya know? And also a lot more responsive desire than an initial desire.
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NonbinarySlytherin

2y

Yes, sadly it has been a struggle
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summertimehere81

2y

Here✋.
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moonstone

2y

i used to and it was one main reason i got off (lol) of them 3 years ago. i am considering again but waffling cause sex keeps me grounded and in my body so it’s hard to give up that tool.
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Wiry

2y

It can make it harder to get into it, or to initiate sex. I have to focus on calming my anxiety before or while I start foreplay, starting slow let's me get there.
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Sinklayre

2y

Wellbutrin, trazodone, and mirtazapine have not affected me sexually. Sertraline and escitalopram were terrible for me.
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JoAnn

2y

Prozac and the pill killed my sex drive. I recently stopped Prozac for a variety of reasons even though it was doing its job and this was one of those reasons.

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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