i am on a depression pill that lowers my sex drive. im going to my boyfriend's house today. how can i get my sex drive back up TODAY aside from "stop taking the pill"?? please please help ASAP!
2007-03-06 15:30:46 · 5 answers · asked by Chelsea 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Even if you stopped taking your medication (NOT a good idea, in fact it would be dangerous) it would take several weeks for it to leave your system so that would have no effect today. If reduction in your sex drive is a problem for you, you should discuss it with your doctor. There are alternative antidepressant medications on the market now that may not have that side effect for you.
Also, you can still enjoy sex even with the physiological lowering of your drive from the meds. It will simply take a bit longer for you to become aroused and to reach orgasm and your boyfriend may need to be more affectionate and patient with you. You should explain this to him (if you don't feel comfortable discussing this with him, perhaps you should consider whether you are really close enough for intimacy.)
Most arousal is triggered by mental and emotional factors rather than physical, anyway, especially for women.
2007-03-06 15:46:58 · answer #1 · answered by c_kayak_fun 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hear you..after having my son, mine dove to a low I never could have imagined..but my head was still wanting a good ole tumble, and after three months of no nookie, I really felt bad for my husband so I treated myself to an expensive bottle of wine, some delectable food from the grocery store, and one beautiful pare of new panties. A hot shower..some sexy music, and a sinful body massage to sex up my skin.....all the while taunting myself with hot thoughts...in no time I was WET and ready to go. Setting the mood for yourself might just be what you need to get things going later. If not, are there other medications you could take?An unsatisfying sex life might not be worth sticking to one form of therapy for your depression.
2007-03-06 15:53:28 · answer #2 · answered by beebbee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing you can do try watching an erotic video or hard core porn..
2007-03-06 15:38:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a feeling that i was on the same anti-depressant you are on now. you'd have to wean yourself off the meds WITH DOCTOR SUPERVISION.....talk to your doc
2007-03-06 15:35:30 · answer #4 · answered by Laura 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well no sex drive, don't tell him that, he might be just ready for you anyway.
2007-03-06 15:42:01 · answer #5 · answered by Goldfish 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋