An unfortunate side effect? *Delicate natured*

[Sassybot]

I've been on sertaline for around 3 months now.

Initially, I wasn't interested in sexual relations with my partner as I was quite depressed but since the drugs and therapy started working, well, I'm back in the game so to speak.

The thing is, I can't seem to achieve an orgasm. It's really embarrassing to talk about but it is getting to me. I know my partner wants me too (as would I!!!) and it's becoming quite frustrating.

Everything still works, I just can't seem to reach 'the big O'.

Lets say full orgasm is a 10. I feel like I get stuck at 9. On rare occasions I have got to 10 but it has been a painful experience.

Is this is the drugs? If so, is it normal? Am I likely to go back to myself when I come off them? Also, does anyone have any ideas on how I can manage this other than cold showers and thinking about David Cameron?

Sorry if this is a bit too much for the boards, but I don't know where else to turn as my doctor is off sick. Plus, other than that I'm happy on the medication and don't want to have to go through the chaos of changing it.

[Anne1221]

Unfortunately this can be one of the side effects of the medication. Don't be embarrased to talk to your doctor..they hear this all the time and are well aware of this. Not sure how to resolve it though..

[HockeyRules]

I've been on sertaline for around 3 months now. Initially, I wasn't interested in sexual relations with my partner as I was quite depressed but since the drugs and therapy started working, well, I'm back in the game so to speak. The thing is, I can't seem to achieve an orgasm. It's really embarrassing to talk about but it is getting to me. I know my partner wants me too (as would I!!!) and it's becoming quite frustrating. Everything still works, I just can't seem to reach 'the big O'. Lets say full orgasm is a 10. I feel like I get stuck at 9. On rare occasions I have got to 10 but it has been a painful experience. Is this is the drugs? If so, is it normal? Am I likely to go back to myself when I come off them? Also, does anyone have any ideas on how I can manage this other than cold showers and thinking about David Cameron? Sorry if this is a bit too much for the boards, but I don't know where else to turn as my doctor is off sick. Plus, other than that I'm happy on the medication and don't want to have to go through the chaos of changing it.

Yep...side effect.....don't you just hate spinning the wheels at the very top of the hill.....been there. Good thing is...if you get off or even reduce the dosage ...it will if off of them....May if it's reduced dosage. Hang in there. :)

[Adam Green]

... thats a horrriblee side effect!!!
You didnt mention what medication you're on..
have you tried any natural medicine??

[HockeyRules]

... thats a horrriblee side effect!!! You didnt mention what medication you're on.. have you tried any natural medicine??

Sassybot said sertaline and my experience was Paxil. But most ssri's do have this side effect for some people.

[Dahila]

Sassybot said sertaline and my experience was Paxil. But most ssri's do have this side effect for some people.
That's right and men sometimes have problem urinating especially on Cymbalta