2007-01-09 12:31:49 · 11 answers · asked by Kell 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Kell,
I am her age.Lexapro is one of those nasty pills,isn't it lol
you don't mention any other symptoms but I know what they are.
I need to tell you that stuff makes you uninterested in sex because the climax is not like it used to be. now it gets you right to the point and just like a little *blip* its gone. practically nothing at all. It is the most damn frustrating thing !!
see if you can't go with her to her Dr.There are some alternatives I got on estrogen and Welbutron and that went away. In the mean time...ask her if she can do somethings just for you.She knows things aren't' right with her.Be especially loving with her. Bring her one little flower every day and tell her how pretty she is.
Good Luck and God Bless you just for caring enough to ask.
2007-01-09 12:54:21 · answer #1 · answered by to tell ya the truth........... 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use to be on lexapro for depression and anxiety and i'm sorry to say that one of the affects from the meds. is low sex drive.... but once she's on it for a while i'm sure it will be okay. She's probably feeling a little down and depressed right now because some women feel like their old, and unattractive, and no longer able to have children so what's the point in having sex with their partner.... All you have to do is reassure her that you love her, and that you have needs too! Try doing something really romantic for her, and it doesn't have to be fancy, you could just cook dinner for the two of you and lite some candles. She would probably love that! You can really do the simplest things to get a woman in the mood. Buy her some new lingerie, run her a bubble bath, go dancing.... whatever! It doesn't take a lot ...trust me! And if she's having counseling with someone because she is on lexapro... the both of you should go and talk to the counselor about how it. Get crazy in the sac... try new sexual positions, dress up in costumes, use your tie to tie her up, have sex somewhere outside.... just have fun and let her know that you love her no matter what and she will eventually come around.
2007-01-09 12:51:28 · answer #2 · answered by abkb8476 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try bringing her to a doctor, preferably an Ob-Gyn. A hormone replacement therapy usually brings libido to pre-menopausal level and corrects the hormonal side of the problem. Lexapro takes care of the psychological part.
Also, try to relax and be more patient with her... Badgering or making a lot of fuss about the problem will make it worse... Do other things together, aside from sex, i. e. see movies, walk or jog, play badminton etc... There are other things equally interesting and enjoyable as sex!.... Do have fun together...!
2007-01-09 12:49:22 · answer #3 · answered by Marla82 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lexapro decreases the sex drive. Maybe she needs to talk to her doctor about the problem. There are other anti-depressants that do not affect the sex drive as bad.
Have you tried wining and dining her? Especially since she is on an anti-depressant, you may have to be extra sensitive to her. Take your time and help her get in the mood. I guess another question is- Does she see this as a problem. You need to talk to her and let her know how you feel. Be open and honest and suggest talking to the doctor. Good Luck:-)
2007-01-09 12:41:29 · answer #4 · answered by krchamp 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This could be a side effect of any med or it could be a hormonal problem overall.
You wife needs to start by seeing her doctor. Go with her to this appointment and offer your perspective. It might be that a simple change in her meds will help.
2007-01-09 12:57:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may need hormones. I had the same problem after my hystercotomy but i was only 20. when it ws done so i went thru it young. help her there are things out there to make it alittle more enjoyable for her. also give her alittle time. i know when i went thru it i feel less like a women and avoided my husband for a long time. then he helped me relize i wil always be his special person no matter what. good luck.
2007-01-09 12:38:12 · answer #6 · answered by furby_lost 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you get her to talk to you about it. She may want to visit her doctor. If sex has become physically uncomfortable you may need to make some changes (lubricants etc). If her sex drive has disappeared, her physican may be able to make some suggestions.
Also, you both may want to read a book called Our bodies, Ourselves. They have some great information. Check out their website:
www.OurBodiesOurselves.org
Good luck!
2007-01-09 12:38:11 · answer #7 · answered by fdm215 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to tell you this, but I am on lexapro, and it is one of the side effects.
2007-01-09 12:36:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
talk about it with her. make it fun and interesting. look at different sex books together and pick out different positions. dont pressure her and dont push her. turn it into a game
2007-01-09 12:41:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you know there is other women in the world and some women after menopause are dryer than sand. take your Viagra out into the world and get busy
2007-01-09 12:43:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋