I am currently on Zoloft for my anxiety and depression I am doing well on it except for the fact that I have NO SEX DRIVE!! and its really starting to affect my boyfriend and I relationship. I try to explain to him that its the medication and I just don't do well without it. He understands but emotionally we are growing apart.
I jokingly asked my phsychiatrist about something to help like viagra. She said that she has done it but I was wondering if any of you have experienced this and if so what did you do??? PLEASE HELP!
sex drive..help!
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I saw a thing on CNN a while back that Viagra DID help woman who took it by increasing blood flow to the area.
My ex husband had ZERO sex drive on Zoloft. They switched him to Wellbutrin.
Long story short- he wasn't interested at all-period! If I had looked, I would have seen a problem from day one that lasted on 11 years. And he wouldn't go to the doctor when I suspected ED problems.
I can tell you, it really affected me in the sense that I felt rejected, unattractive, unwanted, etc.
I once heard a lady with a low sex drive call into a radio therapist show. The therapist suggested that the couple talk and somewhat agree on how many times a week to have sex. She knew the lady wouldn't be in the mood but asked her to go ahead and participate using a lubricant. She asked her to look at him during and to caress his chest, shoulders, neck, etc during also. The lady ended up calling back a few weeks later and was surprised to find that, while she REALLY hadn't wanted to do it, once they were into it, she was able to relax and actually enjoyed herself. They had even doubled the number of times a week they had decided to be together!
I hope I kept the post properly rated, and wish you the best of luck!
P.S. My therapist had told my ex that Zoloft was the worst one for causing low sex drive, but if you are doing well on it, I'd try a few other things first. You never know if a different med will work as well.
My ex husband had ZERO sex drive on Zoloft. They switched him to Wellbutrin.
Long story short- he wasn't interested at all-period! If I had looked, I would have seen a problem from day one that lasted on 11 years. And he wouldn't go to the doctor when I suspected ED problems.
I can tell you, it really affected me in the sense that I felt rejected, unattractive, unwanted, etc.
I once heard a lady with a low sex drive call into a radio therapist show. The therapist suggested that the couple talk and somewhat agree on how many times a week to have sex. She knew the lady wouldn't be in the mood but asked her to go ahead and participate using a lubricant. She asked her to look at him during and to caress his chest, shoulders, neck, etc during also. The lady ended up calling back a few weeks later and was surprised to find that, while she REALLY hadn't wanted to do it, once they were into it, she was able to relax and actually enjoyed herself. They had even doubled the number of times a week they had decided to be together!
I hope I kept the post properly rated, and wish you the best of luck!
P.S. My therapist had told my ex that Zoloft was the worst one for causing low sex drive, but if you are doing well on it, I'd try a few other things first. You never know if a different med will work as well.
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I also have this problem, but it is not medication related; just one of the many effects of anxiety on my particular body- low sex drive. Benhembree's advice and paraphrasing of the radio show call is right on. Just start, gradually, and see what happens. You and your significant other may be pleasantly suprised! Many women whether on medications known to have this effect or not have this issue. We're just not suddenly on like most men are, it's just how we're wired, nothing good or bad about it. Check with your doctor about your medication. Also, let us know if you hear anything about some type of cream I am dimly aware of- some kind of amino acid?
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Zoloft (and other meds as such) shut my sex drive down too! I am now on an all natural med and I have a sex drive thus far.
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I've done some tests for a Naturopathic Physician (wholistic family healthcare) and found out what my body is lacking. I'm on 1. pure encapsulations (daily stress formula), 2. omega-3 fish oils (concentrated and stabalized, purity certified), 3. Somnolin (support for serotonin function (ie:zoloft), 4. gaba ease (calming support) but switchingfrom gaba to trancor (gaba & gltamate balance formula). It all depends on what the body is in need of and how much.
hope this is helpful
hope this is helpful
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Chica_bella813
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Thank you all for answering my post. I really appreciate it. I tried to swith my medication a few months ago because this problem was so bad..and still is, but unfortunatley my anxiety became so much worse and the progress that I had made went to hell. I went back on zoloft because I decided that I would rather feel better than have a sex drive.
I take vitamins but that is the only thing natural. Does anyone have any suggestions on what else would help?? Thanks again!
I take vitamins but that is the only thing natural. Does anyone have any suggestions on what else would help?? Thanks again!