How anti depressants can affect your sex life

Being on antidepressants can affect your sex life a lot more than you realise. It can cause low libido, 

vaginal dryness and erectile dysfunction as well as making it more difficult to reach a climax, especially 

for women. Although antidepressants are to help balance out hormones for a more even and stable mental 

health, having a health sex life is really important, which is why it's so important that this is talked about 

more so less people feel alone and scared to talk to a professional about it and get something done. 

Communication is a huge key factor for this as there is always a solution. When talking about your 

concerns with a doctor they can suggest other options to prevent this and help it from taking control. 

A LOWER DOSE

Depending on what medication you are on, will depend on the recommend dosage. Typically the lower 

the dosage the more the 'side affects' will ease. I used to take 60mg of fluoxetine, I now only take 20mg 

and things are looking and feeling a lot better than previously. I will be the first person to admit sex is 

extremely important, for yourself and in relationships, but your mental health is more important. Don't 

reduce your dosage without talking to a medical professional first. 

INTRODUCE TOYS

As a women, reaching climax through penetration is very difficult so when mixed together with being on 

medication it can get quite frustrating. Introducing something new, such as toys, brings a new level of 

excitement and will often help you to climax quicker and more often. Toys I recommend include; Tracy's 

Dog next generation suction vibrator and the Tracy's Dog miss kitty suction vibrator. 

IS IT THE MEDICATION?

Hearing and accepting that it might not be a side affect of your medication can be difficult as it means 

that there's another reason. There can be plenty of reasons such as; hiding and not being comfortable with 

your sexuality, your sexual partner, stress or alcohol and drugs. When talking to someone, a medical 

professional, it's important to communicate all factors in your life to find the correct and appropriate 

solution that will work for you. 

Less stress. More sex.

xoxo

Lea-Mai