SSRI sexual side effects?

dumstick · 2018-12-18T09:58:10+00:00

SSRIs have been documented to cause limp dick:

According to wiki - "Common side effects include trouble sleeping, nausea, sexual problems, and feeling tired" & "Some people experience persistent sexual side effects after they stop taking SSRIs.[37] This is known as post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD). Common symptoms include genital anesthesia, erectile dysfunction, anhedonia, decreased libido, premature ejaculation, vaginal lubrication issues, and nipple insensitivity in women. Rates are unknown, and there is no established treatment.[38]"

vandaalen · 2018-12-18T11:04:48+00:00

What's the root of your anxiety

CharlesChadworth · 2018-12-18T11:51:53+00:00

Ex was as wet as the Niagara falls, once she started taking ssri's you could start a fire pounding away at that cooch it was that dry. When she stopped taking them shit went back to normal.

Different people different side effects.

Trip-trader · 2018-12-18T13:19:53+00:00

Ok don’t worry about sexual side effects. They are almost never permanent, only an issue while you are on them. Worst case you’ll have trouble cumming during sex. With such a low dose you’ll probably just fuck like crazy then cum. It all depends how it effects you. I’ve taken Prozac and couldn’t cum during Sex but could still masterbate. And Zoloft and Luvox both made sex better as I couldn’t cum as easily.

Just know as you start your anxiety will probably go up for 2-4 weeks. Then you should notice an improvement. Stay consistent and have them at the same exact time each day. It’s about getting them level and stable in your system.

How is your sleep? I had anxiety my whole life and found out it was from terrible sleep patterns and just not getting that quality regular sleep. Once I fixed that my anxiety mostly went away. I added exercise and got off my anti depressants. Just wondering if you get the 7.5+ hours you need as lack of sleep will cause anxiety in everyone.

Furrealyo · 2018-12-18T14:35:42+00:00

I'd try St Johns Wort before any SSRI.

Shit works and the worst possible side effect is dry mouth.

Aggressive_Beta · 2018-12-18T19:54:18+00:00

10mg escitalopram caused me delayed ejaculation. Didn’t have a problem getting it up but I had to masturbate harder and longer to get off, which decreased my dick’s sensitivity, which further delayed ejaculation. And sometimes caused me to go limp during sex if it was going on too long. But if I didn’t touch it for three days I wouldn’t have a problem getting off and staying hard. So just don’t masturbate too much and you’ll be fine.

Dreams_of_Conquest · 2018-12-19T00:27:28+00:00

I'm do doctor but SSRIs should be a last resort when you have exhausted every other option to treat your anxiety. SSRIs will fuck your shit up

Title	SSRI sexual side effects?
Author	EvanPetersDouble
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Date	December 18, 2018 9:42 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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