As an example, in the last 8 months, I have successfully masturbated to climax only 8 times! I have a very hard time masturbating or becoming aroused at all, or keeping my mind on the job; since there's so little going on and my libido is so dead, my mind just wanders to other thoughts. The only way I can manage to ejaculate is by beating like mad until either my arm practically falls off or my body finally responds to the amount of physical stimulation. I was told by my doctor that a decreased sex drive might be a side effect, but this is ridiculous! Getting off the drugs isn't much of an option, however. Any advice?
- age 21, New York
Definitely discuss it with your doctor. Some types of medicines in this class of drugs (called SSRIs) have greater sexual side effects than others, and in your case the side effects are clearly affecting your quality of life. However, do some research before talking to your doctor, and be skeptical of what you read in marketing materials from pharmaceutical companies. Armed with some objective knowledge, you and your doctor should be able to find a workable solution.
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