JoanFrost -> RE: Orgasm (9/30/2006 5:21:03 PM)
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The first thing that came to mind when I read this post was that the ambivalence or downright apathy expressed here toward orgasm by the OP sounds like the "certain sexual side effects" of many anti-depressants, especially SSRIs (selective seratonin reuptake inhibitors). If you're taking anything for depression or OCD or PMDD or a host of other conditions, it could well be that the medication is to blame. Some of the common offenders are Prozac/Serafem(sp?), Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor (actually SNRI and SSRI combo, but same side effects for many people), Lexapro, and many others. I understand that the tri-cyclics can have the same effects, but have no personal experience with them. Having taken several of those myself, I can personally attest to their ability to make orgasm virtually impossible to achieve with another person and also to the subsequent creation of a "Why even bother?" attitiude toward my own orgasm. Too, I've had numerous friends and acquaintances who've reported the same problems. For me, having had a very healthy and "normal" sexual appetite and response prior to using the anti-depressants (In my case, I tried Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Effexor before giving up on them altogether.), I knew what I was missing. It simply wasn't worth it for me to sacrifice the sexual gratification and relationship-enhancing effects it had for us, so I wound up settling on a slightly less effective med that didn't have the side effects. Anyway, just thought I'd mention this, because it was a monumental issue for me, and getting the depression under control was for me NOT an equitable exchange for my previously fab sex life. I would never presume to know what's best for another person that way, but IF you're taking one of those meds, and IF you're not content with your present level of response with a partner, you MAY wish to discuss alternatives with your health care provider. As to enjoyment, I can definitely say that an orgasm was rather ho-hum whilst I was medicated as described above. In the absence of brain-altering medication, my Orgasms are fully-deserving of being capitalized!!! Certainly not the end-all-be-all, but damned close. LOVE THEM!!! Ultimately, if you're happy with where you are/how you respond, that's all that matters. Best to you and yours, Joan
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