Posted by Dave001 on November 29, 2004, at 23:18:03
In reply to Sex and Celexa, posted by ed_uk on November 26, 2004, at 11:48:16
> It is well known that SSRIs can reduce libido, sometimes creating an indifference to sex. Personally, I find that when my libido is reduced by an SSRI, the idea of having sex starts to seem rather unpleasant! In the absence of desire, the process of sex may be viewed as being somewhat 'unhygenic'.
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> Has anyone on psycho-babble had a similar experience with an SSRI?No, but my pulse would probably go before my libido...
Even so, SSRIs should be avoided by most people IMO, because they all invariably have adverse effects on sex drive and potency. I think the danger is that many people will not notice these effects because they are rather mild and appear gradually.
I feel the most sorry for people with severe OCD. They basically have choice between OCD and chemical castration.
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