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Posted by ed_uk on November 26, 2004, at 11:48:16
Hi!
It is well known that SSRIs can reduce libido, sometimes creating an indifference to sex. Personally, I find that when my libido is reduced by an SSRI, the idea of having sex starts to seem rather unpleasant! In the absence of desire, the process of sex may be viewed as being somewhat 'unhygenic'.
Has anyone on psycho-babble had a similar experience with an SSRI?
Ed.
Posted by linkadge on November 26, 2004, at 13:06:45
In reply to Sex and Celexa, posted by ed_uk on November 26, 2004, at 11:48:16
On celexa, I feel that sex is unpleasant, lower brainstem and barbaric.
Linkadge
Posted by Sebastian on November 26, 2004, at 13:11:52
In reply to Sex and Celexa, posted by ed_uk on November 26, 2004, at 11:48:16
I haven't had sex since starting celexa, 3 years ago. I'm getting worried.
Posted by ed_uk on November 26, 2004, at 13:34:33
In reply to Re: Sex and Celexa, posted by Sebastian on November 26, 2004, at 13:11:52
I know what you mean, sometimes I feel almost asexual! I still find people attractive in a way but don't generally want to have sex.
Ed.
Posted by linkadge on November 26, 2004, at 14:05:09
In reply to Re: Sex and Celexa, posted by ed_uk on November 26, 2004, at 13:34:33
I hear your concept of asexual. Sometimes I think I will just divide like a cell.
Linkadge
Posted by jasmineneroli on November 26, 2004, at 18:50:06
In reply to Re: Sex and Celexa, posted by linkadge on November 26, 2004, at 14:05:09
Um, I think you are all male, correct?
If so, this may be a gender thing.
For me (a female....although I too sometimes think I'm merely an amoeba!) Celexa first caused anorgasmia. A complete and total lack of sensitivity, numb!! (Is that clear enough to everyone???).
After a while of that, I began to lose interest in sex. No libido. Then came the sense of "doing my marital duty". I think that part (the low sex drive) for myself was basically a PSYCHOLOGICAL response to long term anorgasmia. I'm not sure that it's a neuro-chemical type response.Could there be a gender difference? No libido for males vs no orgasm/sensitivity for females??
This, and other persistent side effects, is why I've recently stopped Celexa.
Jas
Posted by linkadge on November 26, 2004, at 20:27:58
In reply to Re: Sex and Celexa-all prev. posters, posted by jasmineneroli on November 26, 2004, at 18:50:06
SSRi's can cause loss of sexual sensitivity both pysical and psychological. The effect is equal between males and females.
Linkadge
Posted by JayDee on November 26, 2004, at 21:16:04
In reply to Re: Sex and Celexa-all prev. posters, posted by linkadge on November 26, 2004, at 20:27:58
After starting an SSRI, how long do the sexual side effects take to set in? sensual and psychological?
Posted by JayDee on November 26, 2004, at 21:18:05
In reply to Re: Sex and Celexa-all prev. posters, posted by linkadge on November 26, 2004, at 20:27:58
After starting an SSRI, how long do the sexual side effects take to set in? sensual and psychological?
Posted by whitecat on November 27, 2004, at 3:40:20
In reply to Re: Sex and Celexa-all prev. posters, posted by jasmineneroli on November 26, 2004, at 18:50:06
i, too, had anorgasmia when on celexa, but i do had a desire. but, i only was 2 months on it including gradual tapering off it and never was on more then 20mg.
> Um, I think you are all male, correct?
> If so, this may be a gender thing.
> For me (a female....although I too sometimes think I'm merely an amoeba!) Celexa first caused anorgasmia. A complete and total lack of sensitivity, numb!! (Is that clear enough to everyone???).
> After a while of that, I began to lose interest in sex. No libido. Then came the sense of "doing my marital duty". I think that part (the low sex drive) for myself was basically a PSYCHOLOGICAL response to long term anorgasmia. I'm not sure that it's a neuro-chemical type response.
>
> Could there be a gender difference? No libido for males vs no orgasm/sensitivity for females??
>
> This, and other persistent side effects, is why I've recently stopped Celexa.
> Jas
Posted by whitecat on November 27, 2004, at 3:42:14
In reply to Re: Sex and Celexa-all prev. posters, posted by JayDee on November 26, 2004, at 21:18:05
> After starting an SSRI, how long do the sexual side effects take to set in? sensual and psychological?
may be a week or two, in my case.
Posted by jasmineneroli on November 27, 2004, at 18:28:04
In reply to Re: Sex and Celexa-all prev. posters » JayDee, posted by whitecat on November 27, 2004, at 3:42:14
JayDee:
About 3-4 weeks before anorgasmia started. Became progressively worse with use.
Not everyone experiences this...my daughter takes 3 X more Celexa than I was taking and has NO s/e's whatsoever!
Jas
Posted by cherylann on November 27, 2004, at 22:21:49
In reply to Re: Sex and Celexa-all prev. posters, posted by linkadge on November 26, 2004, at 20:27:58
You really pinpointed something with your post about sex becoming "unhygienic".
That's exactly how I feel on remeron. So much so, the husband is getting restless...
Makes me wonder, in the long run is being fat and frigid better than panic attacks. Hmmm.
cherylann
Posted by theo on November 27, 2004, at 23:05:05
In reply to Re: Sex and Celexa-all prev. posters » whitecat, posted by jasmineneroli on November 27, 2004, at 18:28:04
Posted by linkadge on November 28, 2004, at 0:43:01
In reply to Celexa aka Sexlessa (nm), posted by theo on November 27, 2004, at 23:05:05
Posted by HermanMunster on November 28, 2004, at 23:55:49
In reply to Re: Sex and Celexa-all prev. posters, posted by whitecat on November 27, 2004, at 3:40:20
Please practice with me, I have not had any action for 24 hours now.
Posted by Dave001 on November 29, 2004, at 23:18:03
In reply to Sex and Celexa, posted by ed_uk on November 26, 2004, at 11:48:16
> It is well known that SSRIs can reduce libido, sometimes creating an indifference to sex. Personally, I find that when my libido is reduced by an SSRI, the idea of having sex starts to seem rather unpleasant! In the absence of desire, the process of sex may be viewed as being somewhat 'unhygenic'.
>
> Has anyone on psycho-babble had a similar experience with an SSRI?No, but my pulse would probably go before my libido...
Even so, SSRIs should be avoided by most people IMO, because they all invariably have adverse effects on sex drive and potency. I think the danger is that many people will not notice these effects because they are rather mild and appear gradually.
I feel the most sorry for people with severe OCD. They basically have choice between OCD and chemical castration.
Posted by whitecat on November 30, 2004, at 14:03:57
In reply to Re: Sex and Celexa-all prev. posters, posted by HermanMunster on November 28, 2004, at 23:55:49
> Please practice with me, I have not had any action for 24 hours now.
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