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Let’s talk about sex, baby!

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Theanxious1
Theanxious1

Ok so here’s the thing nobody seems to want to talk about but sexual side effects on sertraline.... they’re not great! I have gone from inability to orgasm to just a bit numb with diminished and delayed orgasm. Anyone similar experiences? Did it get better? Did switching to diff ssri help?   I am female. Thanks! 🕵????🤫

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  • bethany75249
    bethany75249 Theanxious1

    Posted

    Everyone is different, but for me, it got better with time. It was frustrating for a few months, then the sexual side effects subsided for me. I’m on a high dose, too. 150mg. No problems at this time.  
    • Theanxious1
      Theanxious1 bethany75249

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply! It’s good to hear it’s possible for the side effects to go even though as you say everyone is different! Thanks again 
  • k80659
    k80659 Theanxious1

    Posted

    Yes it’s not really something that gets mentioned much. But it’s probably been the most difficult side effect for me to deal with. From delayed to none at all, things that have never been an issue I’m the past. This is particularly confusing for a guy as it’s not something we usually have to deal with. It has improved, I tend to find it depends on circumstances too. I’ve tslked to doctor and he says it wouldn’t really matter what ssri because this is a common side effect and would likely be the same with another one. The advice was just not to over think it...(easier said than done...) sometimes it just becomes more of a mental thing when you go into it worrying. So with that and time it is better. And I’ve just tried to use it to my wife’s advantage any of the other times when it’s greatly delayed! 

    I know that’s not maybe the most comforting answer but it’s not just you. And I guess we have to balance the bad side effects against the positive results of the drug. Doc said once I’m off the pill it will eventually revert to completely as before. 

    Hope this kind of helps...

    • Theanxious1
      Theanxious1 k80659

      Posted

      sorry for my late reply but thank you for yours! i spoke to GP who said they'd try me on another one if this hadnt resolved - they said that sometimes one SSRI will suit better - this seems to be up for debate but i figure its probably worth a try in a month or so. im just worried that all the other side effects will probably return for a while!

    • k80659
      k80659 Theanxious1

      Posted

      ive finally come off sertraline. i have been feeling better and the side effects were becoming worse than the symptoms. within 3 weeks of being off all things returned to normal in thst department. hope things work out

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