FabSwingers.com forum: Setroline hindering orgasm

By *sh and Ember OP Couple
14 weeks ago

Falmouth

Hi there peeps....

Has anyone had the side effect of setroline hindering reaching orgasm and if so apart from antihistamine ( which the doctor prescribed for it and I can't take) anyone have any usefull hints or ideas to help......

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By *.hrisMan
14 weeks ago

Bath

My ex was on that, I had to go down on here a LOT longer than usual (which I didn't mind) to make sure that she orgasmed, was all good once 'warmed up'.

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By (user no longer on site)
14 weeks ago

Yes I can find it difficult to reach the O since starting it, someone told me to try taking it at night and that's helped quite a bit with the side effects.

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By *upanovaMan
14 weeks ago

Sheffield

I have the same issue, get there in the end!

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By *heknobbyoneMan
14 weeks ago

gateshead

Yes I often struggle to cum, so antihistamine intrigues me…..do you know which type?

I’m trying to ease myself off the Sentra line for this very reason

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By *ornydavina53Man
14 weeks ago

tonbridge

Different medication, but Citalapram 20ml for depression, makes me take ages when wanking, and my cum is also very watery, mind you I'm 71, sorry for hi jacking the conversation

David

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By (user no longer on site)
14 weeks ago

"Hi there peeps....

If you tend to have sex more at night schedule your dosage for as soon as you wake or vice versa. If you've only been on it for a few months you may find after a little while longer of taking it things return a bit more to how they were before. Or in consultation with your prescriber it may be a case of refining the dosage a little.

For women in sertraline as well as making it more difficult to achieve orgasm can also reduce your natural lubrication. So a good lube could be a suggestion. Also things like more prolonged foreplay anything that turns you on even a little bit go into that area more and longer, think more about arousal rather than out and out horniness if that makes sense. It may be a case of adapting your sex life much like often making small positive changes in your general life will help.

That being said, if you're finding it impacts too negatively speak to your prescriber. There's a lot of different anti depressants and whilst these effects can be common with this type (ssri's) you may find after a bit of trial and error across forthcoming months another suits you better. It can be a tricky road to negotiate initially.

Good luck and good health.

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By *entfootloverMan
14 weeks ago

Sevenoaks

It was impossible to cum in the first few weeks, but I found it got better after a couple of months. Eventually decided to come off sertraline because I hated the feeling of detachment.

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By *orny PTMan
14 weeks ago

Peterborough

It along with citalopram can cause permanent penile heat insensitivity. Years later it can still have lingering

Don' t assume that your GP's will know about this side effect.

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By *entfootloverMan
14 weeks ago

Sevenoaks

"Don' t assume that your GP's will know about this side effect."

Indeed, one of the main reasons why I decided to come off them. GPs would simply renew the prescription without seeming to appreciate what it is I was dealing with.

I miss them some days when anxiety runs high, but it seemed like too much of a black box to be hooked on.

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By *968maleMan
14 weeks ago

Middlesbrough

Was on sertraline for a while, it became almost impossible to cum and struggled to get an erection at times.

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By *orny PTMan
14 weeks ago

Peterborough

"Was on sertraline for a while, it became almost impossible to cum and struggled to get an erection at times. "
How many people read the warning labels?

This needs to be discussed with your GP, failing that a pharmacist.

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By *entfootloverMan
14 weeks ago

Sevenoaks

"Was on sertraline for a while, it became almost impossible to cum and struggled to get an erection at times. How many people read the warning labels?

This needs to be discussed with your GP, failing that a pharmacist."

Well, if they're prescribed to you after an anxiety attack or a period of depression, somehow I don't think your sexual activity is front of mind for them.

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By *sh and Ember OP Couple
14 weeks ago

Falmouth

The doctor prescribed me just generic antihistimine( it began with lev? ) I took it once and felt completly spaced out and detached so did not take it again.......

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By (user no longer on site)
14 weeks ago

The near constant posting of this topic highlights the fact that medical Professionals and mental health practitioners are failing to fully explain the occurrence of sexual dysfunction when taking antidepressants.

They most commonly result in erectile dysfunction (both getting and/or maintaining and erection), but also the occurrence of ‘anorgasmia’ (the inability to reach orgasm.

This can happen to both males and females.

Often the side effects of taking antidepressants significantly contribute to the ill mental health of the individual taking them.

I find it completely infuriating

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By (user no longer on site)
14 weeks ago

Hmm strange. Sounds like it would have been Levocetirizine. Which is known to have a likelihood of interactions with Sertraline and other ssris of increased dizziness and drowsiness. I wouldn't suggest taking them together at all. You need to have another conversation with the doctor or perhaps a different doctor. Good Luck.

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By *hongman1Man
14 weeks ago

Mansfield

In the first month or so yes, but after that, everything seemed to return to normal.

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By (user no longer on site)
14 weeks ago

"In the first month or so yes, but after that, everything seemed to return to normal. "

You are very lucky. All the best to you and hope all goes well.

👍🏻

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By *offeeLoverMan
14 weeks ago

Cheltenham

Yeah I took me 45 mins to cum it was crazy. I ended up growing shaft hair

so uhh not fun

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By *ustmoochinMan
14 weeks ago

St. Helens

Wow I had no idea this was a side effect ! That explains a lot ! In some ways it's better for me as I tend to cum quite quickly at times !!

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By *optravelMan
14 weeks ago

Stocksbridge Sheffield

Antidepressants are good as they keep me going for longer

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By *eggieMarshmallowWoman
14 weeks ago

Cardiff

I think it does to me but I've been on a high dose for so many years I'm not sure

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
14 weeks ago

near Putney Heath

"Hi there peeps....

No impact but I'm younger by a bit. I've always needed a lot of foreplay anyway and as I get older lots of lube. yeah for perimenopause and menopause...not.

I've been on anti-depressants since my early 20s so my body is probably used to them...

I get terrible withdrawals if I forget a dose though!

I also have had a lot of psychotherapy ( more to come) so it keeps me more connected to that mind-body connection that is necessary for the orgasm.

Hard to orgasm if you are worrying about something or stressed.

Sadly it's a fine balance between relaxing and consistent stimulation that gets harder as you age.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
14 weeks ago

near Putney Heath

"Hi there peeps....

No impact but I'm younger by a bit. I've always needed a lot of foreplay anyway and as I get older lots of lube. yeah for perimenopause and menopause...not.

I've been on anti-depressants since my early 20s so my body is probably used to them...

I get terrible withdrawals if I forget a dose though!

I also have had a lot of psychotherapy ( more to come) so it keeps me more connected to that mind-body connection that is necessary for the orgasm.

Hard to orgasm if you are worrying about something or stressed.

Sadly it's a fine balance between relaxing and consistent stimulation that gets harder as you age."

Declining hormones can lead to Vaginal and clitoral Atrophy.....The men already know the problem and take the little pills.

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By *otsossieMan
13 weeks ago

Chesterfield

"Antidepressants are good as they keep me going for longer "

So does reciting the alphabet backwards.

I prefer to be able to choose.

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By *inkycouplev2Couple
13 weeks ago

Morpeth

Unfortunately the majority of ssri medication can cause this, one of the few that doesn't is mirtazapine but that can have a sedative effect. I'm currently slowly reducing my meds ready to come off them (gp approved). It's almost impossible for me to currently orgasm, even after a 3 hour session

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By *hongman1Man
13 weeks ago

Mansfield

"In the first month or so yes, but after that, everything seemed to return to normal.

You are very lucky. All the best to you and hope all goes well.

👍🏻"

Thanks, I didn’t realise how lucky I was until I started reading these forums though. I hope everything goes well for you too.

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago

I was on ssris and I had come off them for the same reason...its already difficult for me to cum I swear I couldn't on them for years was so frustrating

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By *cunthorpe123Couple
13 weeks ago

scunthorpe

Citalopram has the same side effect for me, it also decreases my sex drive….a lot!

Donna

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By *ongandharderMan
13 weeks ago

Rotherham

"Hi there peeps....

I started the conversation a while ago it's something I have been dealing with for quite sometime

I am soon to be trying more stuff sexualy to potentially increase pleasure or have different areas pleasured see if that makes a difference if not then I'll speak to doctors

Can get rock hard and all just can't generally finish up the night if you know what I mean

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By *orny PTMan
13 weeks ago

Peterborough

"Hi there peeps....

No impact but I'm younger by a bit. I've always needed a lot of foreplay anyway and as I get older lots of lube. yeah for perimenopause and menopause...not.

I've been on anti-depressants since my early 20s so my body is probably used to them...

I get terrible withdrawals if I forget a dose though!

I also have had a lot of psychotherapy ( more to come) so it keeps me more connected to that mind-body connection that is necessary for the orgasm.

Hard to orgasm if you are worrying about something or stressed.

Sadly it's a fine balance between relaxing and consistent stimulation that gets harder as you age.

Declining hormones can lead to Vaginal and clitoral Atrophy.....The men already know the problem and take the little pills."

Those pills work for erections, but not penile numbness.

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By *djohn70TV/TS
13 weeks ago

Mullingar

I was on it and weaned myself off it over 2 months. I was unable to orgasm. It was so annoying it was making things worse. Like I said 2 months weaning myself off and a short time for it to clear my system and everything is back to normal sexually.

I suppose I'm one of the lucky ones that everything is ok without the Sertraline.

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By *penmined40Man
13 weeks ago

Carmarthenshire

Has anyone ever been prescribed anything to improve labido to take at the same time as sertraline

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By *inkycouplev2Couple
13 weeks ago

Morpeth

"Has anyone ever been prescribed anything to improve labido to take at the same time as sertraline "

Get your gp to do full blood panel, could be low testosterone

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By *illie fitMan
13 weeks ago

Bournemouth

After having a stroke the hospital chemist refused to prescribe Sertraline as long term use can cause stroke

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By *elix85Man
13 weeks ago

Peterborough

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By *elix85Man
13 weeks ago

Peterborough

Yes.

Which is funny, because when I was younger I used to suffer from premature ejaculation big time. Now I can find it hard to cum or stay erect…

Decreased libido is one of the recognised side effects of sertraline, sadly.

On occasion, I make sure I can be confident about avoiding any ‘equipment malfunction’ by taking a viagra.

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By *elix85Man
13 weeks ago

Peterborough

"Has anyone ever been prescribed anything to improve labido to take at the same time as sertraline "

I don’t think there is anything that is medically proven to boost libido. The only thing I can think of is perhaps discussing with your doctor either a change in the dosage prescribed or switching to another SSRI.

Outside of that, perhaps investigate taking herbal supplements like maca root.

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By *inkycouplev2Couple
13 weeks ago

Morpeth

"Has anyone ever been prescribed anything to improve labido to take at the same time as sertraline

Outside of that, perhaps investigate taking herbal supplements like maca root."

Testosterone vastly increases libido

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago

Ive been taking it for a couple of months. At one point i had not cum for 5 weeks.

I ran out of them and a week passed without them then in i found myself coming my load 3 times in 48 hours

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By *igad999Man
13 weeks ago

wolverhampton

"Hi there peeps....

Prescribed it a few years ago

At first found dulled sex drive and took bit longer to get harder

After couple weeks on it literally the opposite and yeah would take so long to cum

Don’t think wife complained tho haha

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago

Yes, apparently they use for men who suffer from premature ejaculation

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By *wayfoxyCouple
13 weeks ago

Chester le street

I had to come off it , totally killed my sex drive hence making worse mental Wise

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By *tlanshiaWoman
12 weeks ago

Chatham

Yeah unfortunately it takes a lot more longer for me now. I used to be able to cum 2/3 times in the time it takes for one now

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By *akesnake74Man
11 weeks ago

Halifax

Seroxat 30 mg my sex drive went through the roof.

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By *agicfingerslovelyMan
11 weeks ago

Rugby

"The near constant posting of this topic highlights the fact that medical Professionals and mental health practitioners are failing to fully explain the occurrence of sexual dysfunction when taking antidepressants.

They most commonly result in erectile dysfunction (both getting and/or maintaining and erection), but also the occurrence of ‘anorgasmia’ (the inability to reach orgasm.

This can happen to both males and females.

Often the side effects of taking antidepressants significantly contribute to the ill mental health of the individual taking them.

I find it completely infuriating

Great Post.

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By *haron1701ETV/TS
11 weeks ago

Southport

"Citalopram has the same side effect for me, it also decreases my sex drive….a lot!

Donna "

I've just started on citalopram after coming off mirtazapine as the side effects were unbearable

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By *elix85Man
11 weeks ago

Peterborough

"Has anyone ever been prescribed anything to improve labido to take at the same time as sertraline

Outside of that, perhaps investigate taking herbal supplements like maca root.

Testosterone vastly increases libido"

Ive been taking 30mg of zinc a day for the last two weeks and I’ve already noticed a difference… my erection feels firmer and more engorged.

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By *upanovaMan
11 weeks ago

Sheffield

"Seroxat 30 mg my sex drive went through the roof."

Seroxat is to be discontinued in the UK this year

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By *jlookingforfunMan
11 weeks ago

falkirk

I find it more difficult to orgasm even through great oral or fucking get stuck at the bit 😩😩😩😩

Had a heart attack and bypass and on the usual tabs getting really depressed about it

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By *reyeyesesMan
11 weeks ago

Birmingham

"Has anyone ever been prescribed anything to improve labido to take at the same time as sertraline

Outside of that, perhaps investigate taking herbal supplements like maca root.

Testosterone vastly increases libido

Ive been taking 30mg of zinc a day for the last two weeks and I’ve already noticed a difference… my erection feels firmer and more engorged."

I've seen a lot of anecdotal evidence for zinc supplements increasing sexual potency in a couple of ways, will have to do some investigations, SciHub here i come

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By *orny PTMan
11 weeks ago

Peterborough

"Has anyone ever been prescribed anything to improve labido to take at the same time as sertraline

Get your gp to do full blood panel, could be low testosterone "

Concentrate on the symptoms, not just the numbers.

Crude example it's normal for some men to be bald at 54 and normal for the other blokes to have a full head of hair: you know your normal, let your GP know the big picture.

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By *ungle JesusMan
11 weeks ago

Liverpool

Has anyone had issues with the side effects lasting after stopping. I came off sertralone 2 years ago, and dont medicate anymore, but still have the symptoms I got when first dosed

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By *arrenhertsmanMan
11 weeks ago

Hatfield

"Has anyone had issues with the side effects lasting after stopping. I came off sertralone 2 years ago, and dont medicate anymore, but still have the symptoms I got when first dosed"

I am same .. less time maybe 12 months but its effect rumbles on …

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By *awpleasureMan
11 weeks ago

Sutton Coldfield

"Has anyone had issues with the side effects lasting after stopping. I came off sertralone 2 years ago, and dont medicate anymore, but still have the symptoms I got when first dosed"

I used to be on it but now citalpram. If I miss taking them one day the next day I feel very anxious. More so than when I started them. Been 3 years now. I wonder if I'll be in them for life.

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By *ungle JesusMan
11 weeks ago

Liverpool

"Has anyone had issues with the side effects lasting after stopping. I came off sertralone 2 years ago, and dont medicate anymore, but still have the symptoms I got when first dosed

I used to be on it but now citalpram. If I miss taking them one day the next day I feel very anxious. More so than when I started them. Been 3 years now. I wonder if I'll be in them for life. "

I started on citalopram, but made me temporarily impotent, so switched to sertraline, was only on them 2 month too

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By *orny PTMan
11 weeks ago

Peterborough

"Has anyone had issues with the side effects lasting after stopping. I came off sertralone 2 years ago, and dont medicate anymore, but still have the symptoms I got when first dosed

I am same .. less time maybe 12 months but its effect rumbles on …"

I'm still suffering over 6 years onward.

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By *leanshaveMan
10 weeks ago

Golborne

Hate what they've done to me plus my illness

Have trouble getting hard and keeping it

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By *HE ONLY PLAN IS NO PLANMan
6 weeks ago

Westmidlands

I'm very punctual so always cum on time

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