What can I do for my sex drive while taking zoloft?
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I went to a professional workshop on this issue. They were saying you can:
1) Have sex just before the next dose is due. For example, have an orgasm just before your morning pill, or just before your bedtime dose.
2) You could change to a different SSRI with a lower sex-effect
3) There's a medicine you can take (the doctor can prescribe) just for the times you want sex, if it's not like every day. It'll turn off the Zoloft for a while.
4) You can experiment with alternate sex practices: erotic videos, erotic books, vibrator, etc. that may help.
Zoloft causes a great decrease in sex drive. The only way to combat that is to stop the pills, which I don't think is a good idea for you right now. I am sorry about you ptsd. It is an awful thing to have. I suffered it some years ago. I don't think there are to many antidepressants that don't affect your sex drive. I don't think there is to much you can do about it. I hope you feel better soon.
im not being silly or anyhting this is a serious answer but when i dont feel like having sex but wish i was up for it i watch lasbian porn.
i know sounds stupid but really does get you going and especially when your fella preforms these sex acts on you, you get the best orgasm ever.
honestkly, this doesnt mean you are gay but helps to biuld up the orgasm before actually doing anyhting
Im guessing u would rather talk to another female but from my own experience it seems u have to forget about sex & live without it at least until ur are well enough to not need the Zoloft.
I feel you after a great loss I have struggled with depression and had the same side effects. I know a coulple of good toys if you get down like that. Or try some relaxation techniques and long periods of foreplay. One thing I liked to do was think about the sexual situations that would arise later in the day so by the time it came my anticipation of sex was much more appreciated. E-mail me if you need some names of good toys. Oh and tried the sex stimulant pills, gels, and much more. I did not find a single supplement that was good. Well good luck.
try switching to prozac. it is an anti-depressant without this side-effect, it actually makes you more energized.
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I suggest that you talk to your doctor, there are several medications that are available to help increase your libido, as this is a common symptom of antidepressant medication. Some antidepressants will effect you differently. Although Zoloft did not effect my libido, there are other antidepressants that i've been on that did, therefore it is important to discuss this with your doctor so that he/she can help develop the best treatment.
Another option could be talking to a therapist, there are several therapist that specialize in this area, your doctor should be able to recommend some to you.
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