I can go 6 mos. to a year without having sex, & when someone tries to arouse me, it doesn't really feel good. Do you think my antidepressants cause this? I hear how other people either masturbate or have sex 5 times a day. Or do you think it's performance anxiety because of being raised by a repressive family? Or what about my depression?
My friend is worried about my sexual health. She thinks it's abnormal for a person to go 2 weeks without sex & not even urge or desire it. If I do any sexual activity, I always feel overworked & tired after 3 minutes, but my friend can do it 5 times a day. She can go for hours without getting tired.
& if I masturbate, it feels like my genitals are tired, & they start hurting. Is there something I'm not doing right? & then I feel guilty after sex or masturbation, & with sex, people tell me I better not get pregnant & call me a whore. I'm 24 with a college degree & if someone found out I even kissed a guy, they get pissed.
2007-12-10 08:57:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes, your antidepressants could definitely be causing this. It's one of the main side effects (depending on what med you're on exactly). Also, you say you're depressed - this has a huge drain on your libido. I think if you take care of yourself emotionally (talk to a counselor maybe) it will help a lot, and the libido will follow. Good luck - I know it's a tough situation.
2007-12-10 09:53:41 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Antidepressants can cause a lower sexual appetite.
However it is fine for someone to go a while without sex if there is not anyone whom they love. I know that is considered an old fashioned and prudish opinion but I only get sexual feelings for someone with whom I have a relationship.
Everyone's sexual appetite is different, your friend has hers and you have yours. You are fine and so is she.
2007-12-10 22:47:48 · answer #2 · answered by Patti C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you are thinking too much about it.
I think you need to relax and not put too much pressure on yourself.
If you don't feel like it..you don't and that's it.
If you are worried go see a GP and do some blood tests to check your hormone level,maybe the antidepressants are getting them off balance.
I think your fine and quite normal.
You need to relax and concentrate on YOU personally not on your sexual feelings.
Good Luck!!!
2007-12-10 17:07:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It has to be the antidepressants....it is not normal..And your mind is playing tricks on you too!!
2007-12-10 17:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by trop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
antideprresents can cause sexual dysfunction talk to your doctor
2007-12-10 17:00:47 · answer #5 · answered by mrpoet03 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This story is almost believable but if you are so medicated you cant go to college.
2007-12-10 17:08:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋