sertraline & sexual dysfunction

O and one more thing - you dont have to have sex to be intimate

start off again with the cuddles kisses etc!!! it will all come flowing back in no time

HP

[quote:c4d6216fda=\"hpwellsy\"]O and one more thing - you dont have to have sex to be intimate

start off again with the cuddles kisses etc!!! it will all come flowing back in no time

HP[/quote:c4d6216fda]

OMG, Im soooo glad i read this as i feel comletely the same!! iv been on antis for 8 years, im now 23!! been on sertraline for a few years and they do do a good job, but my husband to be in 4 weeks has such a high sex drive it makes me want to cry!! i even dread going bed... It makes things real tough between us... There must be something out there that can help us women out!! iv tried alsorts tho, horny goat weed, orgasm pills from ann summers and a few others but nothing works, the only thing that can help is usin sum lube and playin with myself a little first!!! They have uped my dose from 50mg to 100 today, so i guess its gunna get worse... some weeks can be good tho. the less pressure the more i want it!! But we have to understnd that it is very hard for our partners to understand, they must feel very rejected. They also stil have needs!! A bit of give and take on both parts is good!! If any one findds anythin, pls write back!!

good luck all

xx

Hi m8

I am writing into response of your post, and hopefully it will give you some hope.

I have been taking Sertraline 100mg daily for 5 months now. At first i was worried sick, as i had difficulty getting an erection and only after about 4 hours of constently masterbating, i could ejaculate.

I found after a couple of months, whilst still taking the Sertraline, my erection and ejaculation problem has gone, and it's settled baclk to normal. So i guess i can honestly say that these side affects were only short term, whilst my bodey got use to the drug in my system.

I really hope that this helps.

Kind regards m8

Best wishes

HeyHo

Hey guys im new to this site but had a question about sertraline. Im 28 years old and gay and have been off the drug for 6 months almost anyhooim still having problems getting erect havent seen been on the drug was on 50mg had been tapered for a week is thia normal and will it return have been anxious about this for a while now

Hi I am 66. Just started sertraline. Can't get an errtection or ejaculate.I could the other day before I took it. Its

just what I don't need. Can anyone say how long it takes for the effect to ware off if I stop taking them.

Hi, I have only just spotted this thread. I am a 44 year old woman who has been on Sertraline for 3 months now. I too have no desire for sex and am really struggling with orgasm. My husband is really patient but I start to dread sex cos ai don't want to disappoint him or get worried about not being able ti climax.  I am lucky to have such an understadning husband. The Sertraline has really helped with the depression so I am reluctant to come off them. Did anyone try any of the remedies mentioned?

Wow, I thought I was very alone in this situation.

My wife and I split (amicably) just over 4 years ago, she has a new partner and so do I now, we  get on well and our 3 kids are not affected.

If I'm honest we were treading water for about 10 years and our relationship was that like a brother and sister, which as you can imagine was a bit weird to say the least.

Towards the end of our relationship I started to experience 'problems', unsurprisingly I suppose. I had a few 'kinks' which helped but knew I had a problem.

As a result of the split which was still traumatic I experienced some really low points and my self esteem took a gigantic hit, the whole cycle then just spiralled down.

4 years later I have been prescribed sertraline (50mg initially) and weather it was placebo or not seemed to lift my moods, but not help my sleep.

Sexually I didn't really notice anything at first, but then as others have said, found it hard to orgasm. What I haven't said is that I take Sildenafil which is the ingredient in Viagra. I didn't have much problem getting an erection, but again like many here have already posted, have no or hardly any sex drive and on most occasions 'pretend' to be horny. Don't get me wrong once we're doing it I really enjoy it and love my GF. But it is in my mind fake, and again this I find hurtful and adds to the problem. [neutral]

My choice, I've come off Sertraline and am trying to sort out my mental health problems on my own. Since then I have been able to orgasm a lot quicker, much to the joy of my GF.

I wish all of you here and future people reading this thread the very best of luck as its a horrible situation to be in, let alone talk about it.

Peace

Hi there

I'm a 35 yr old female and have same problems but of the female kind!

I do get aroused but it feels like part of my brain won't tap into the imagination part that used to get me going. I spoke to my Dr and they told me that i can have everything I.e feel better and more stable and have orgasms with my partner like I used to.

Fortunately my partner understands but I know it makes him feel inadequate because he told me. I dont know of any cures. I've considered trying herbal pills and contemplated watching soft porn but haven't. I hope you find something that works for you!

Also to those who have come off sertraline...does your sex drive come back?!

I don't know if it will work, I am about to try it as I am at my witts end. Someone has recommended Damiana. It is herbal and you can drink it in a warm drink. (lots of recipe ideas online). Not sure if it will work but for £5 it seemed worth a shot.