sex drive gone?

Question

i am 40, in a great relationship, on cymbalta working wonders, but no sex drive. help?

Answer 1

Start eating oatmeal every day.

It will help boost your Creative energy, AKA sexual energy.

Monasteries used to serve oats, but then the priests and nuns started hooking up, so they got rid those evil oats!!! lulz...

But seriously.. It will help. :)

Answer 2

You might try adding Wellbutrin with your Cymbalta. It acts on dopamine receptors which might kick you back into gear. Also, You can try a med "Holiday" if your doctor OKs it. Some people don't take their SSRI the day before their "date" and claim results. Another idea is to try yohimbine (an herb) that blocks some of the serotonin receptors. Some have results that way. But, beware. Yohimbine can raise blood pressure. Lastly, you might experiment with different SSRIs. Luvox is not approved for use for depression (but is in England and was the most prescribed), but doctors prescribe it off label in America all the time. It has a great reputation for low sexual side effects.

If nothing works, think of it this way. You have sex to make you happy. But when you have sex without the pills, your still not happy. So, if the pills make you happy, do you really need the sex?

Good luck.

I just read some of the other answers.

All the exercise in the world won't help, nor will any of the other wives tales. Sexual side effects (read "no sex drive") are the MOST reported complaint of SSRIs. It is a physiological response by the nerves at the base of the spine to the medication. It has nothing to with life style, social habits or outlooks on life. It's the way the body responds to a chemical. It is by no means because of anything you're doing or not doing. Don't go chasing your tail. You're in the same boat with many, many other people. It's just not something a lot of people are willing to talk about.

Answer 3

As with many antidepressants, Cymbalta can cause sexual side effects. Some sexual side effects of Cymbalta may include a decreased sex drive. Talk to your Doctor. There are many other medications that do the same thing as Cymbalta. Sometimes it takes trying several different ones to find the right one for you.

Answer 4

How long have you been taking the Cymbalta? If on it long enough perhaps you can ask your doctor about having your dosage decreased.

Did you have problems with decreased sex drive before you were on Cymbalta?

Perhaps if you don't already have a cardio exercise routine you could start one. It is no secret that endorphins are released from exercising.

A basic question is whether or not you have children? I know from friends of mine, who care for children and work that by the end of the day they are simply exhausted.

The next thing would be to check with your doctor to see if there is something hormonally that can be done to increase your sex drive.

Hope this helps.

Karen

Answer 5

Might be something to do with the meds you're taking. Talk to your doctor and see if there is a counter med that could help. Could also be your hormones are low for some other reason. That too is a reason to talk to your doc. (Sorry, I don't know what cymbalta does). Maybe you're in a slump or maybe it is just the way this stage of life is meant to be for you. That doesn't mean you can't do anything about it, but it might mean you have to work harder to regain some of your sex drive. Try more foreplay or setting the mood to be more romantic to help you get into it more easily. That might help.

Good luck.

Answer 6

Have you experienced any Pre-menopausal symptoms?

Is there alot of stress from anything like work, etc.?

Sometimes it can just be as simple as too much going on in your head or stress of life that affects the sexual libido.......sometimes hormonal

At least ask the doc in case Cymbalta has caused it.....and also go online to find Dr. Laura Bergman who is a sex therapist.....she has alot of insight for these same things you're dealing with.

Best of Luck!!

Answer 7

If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking duloxetine and talk to your doctor:

headache, tremor, nervousness, or anxiety;
difficulty concentrating;
constipation;
nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight;
weakness;
increased sweating;
sleepiness or insomnia; or
>>>>decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm. <<<<<<
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

You have, so you should (talk to your doctor).

I wish you well.

Answer 8

Hi! Increase your vitamin intake. I found a great website about woman's libido and how to increase it.

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Answer 9

Throw that antidepressant in the trash. Start exercising and your drive will come back. Exercising correctly 4 or 5 days a week for 45 mins is as effective as most antidepressants.

Answer 10

I think it may be more associated with life than anything. You need to improve your overall lifestyle and increase your daily happiness factor. This will more than likely result in an increased horniness. You may also need alternate stimulation, such as new toys or a new mate. You're way to young to not want to get F'd