{"id":4939,"date":"2024-02-21T14:54:30","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T14:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4939"},"modified":"2024-02-28T11:46:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T11:46:24","slug":"antidepressants-and-your-sex-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/antidepressants-and-your-sex-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Antidepressants and your sex drive: What you should know"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re experiencing a low sex drive<\/a> after starting antidepressants, you\u2019re not alone. This is a common side effect, and multiple ways exist to navigate the issue. So, scroll down to learn more about this problem and what you can do to reignite your sexual desire.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s jump into it. <\/em><\/p>\n

Do antidepressants affect your sex drive?<\/h2>\n

Yes and no. Unfortunately, there\u2019s no clear answer to whether antidepressants will or won\u2019t affect your sex drive<\/a>. However, libido changes are a proven side effect of some medications.<\/p>\n

For example, some people begin taking these medications and realise their sex drive is<\/p>\n

non-existent. But others already have a lower sex drive due to their depression. When they start taking the antidepressants, they actually experience a boost in libido.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no guarantee what you\u2019ll experience. A drop in sex drive after starting antidepressants affects men and women equally and can have varying degrees of intensity.<\/p>\n

How does this work?<\/span><\/h3>\n

So, you\u2019ve noticed that your desire for sex is lower. But why is this happening?<\/p>\n

Most antidepressants are SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). This medication works by raising your serotonin levels, making you feel less anxious and calmer. But this calmness and stability can also lower libido and dull your emotions.<\/p>\n

How many patients experience a lower sex drive?<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s hard to tell how many people experience a lower libido after taking antidepressants. This is because some may already experience low sex drive as an effect of depression, and many may feel too embarrassed to report it as a side effect.<\/p>\n

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Which antidepressants can affect your sex drive?<\/h2>\n

There are lots of different antidepressants on the market today, and many are associated with sexual side effects. But some are more known for tanking libido than others.<\/p>\n

These brands of medications are most likely to affect your sex drive:<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n