No, it's not dysfunctional at all. Is it really being used as an antidepressant or a release?

when i get angry or frustrated i want sex....which means....lol! depression just makes me want to eat. or sleep.

No, that is not disfunctional, bobinmain, that is blessing for you that you can use it like that. As sexual as i used to be, now when I am depressed i do not feel anything at all no sex, no hit, no cold, no pain, no interest,no hunger-nothing period.

not dysfunctional at all - everyone is different with emotion- whether it be depression, anger, stress, etc. the release with sex makes us feel better. its normal.

I've masturbated and I've had sex with a partner when I've been depressed, stressed, anxiety setting in, etc. and I don't see anaything dysfunctional about it. When I'm depressed whether it's due to my PTSD or depressed over something that happened or just in a down and out mood, sex is a great pick me up. It relieves the stress, anxiety, helps lift the depression.

I have been struggling with this and it kinda makes me feel somewhat guilty.

It it works, makes you feel better, you're not harming yourself or anyone else, what do you have to feel guilty about?

I've definitely done this. It's always sex that gets me feeling better, motivated, etc etc. It helps me in so many ways, and I don't think it's dysfunctional at all.

Bob, sex makes you feel good. Someone in your past may have saidt when something sad or bad happens you shouldn't feel happy. The guilty is probably embedded in your head.

I'm not sure if I explained that the way I meant it. Does that make sense to anyone?

What do you feel guilty about? Do you feel like you're taking advantage of your partner? Make sure to use protection.

Jmo, I think if sexual activities took precedence over your general well being, then it might be construed as dysfunctional. While I also believe sexual activities are the best mood enhancing anti depressant going, I would think also if that came in the path of normal preservation of the body, then that's over and above.
Though I might be proved wrong, sex,sexual actions and or orgasms release some good vibes (endorphines) that may indeed be necessary nourishment to our mental outlook on the happenings around us, not to mention, the possible pain inhibitors associated with said endorphines.
I would hope everyone who has ever had sex has felt a certain pleasurable euphoria afterwards and should not feel guilty for embracing such feelings.
As far as using someone, well it should always be consensual, maybe hiring a prostitute would be using.

Helping yourself to feel better sounds A OK. to me

I have since I was 14 years old. It is always an uplifting mood changing event. Not to mention there is medical proof that it helps enlighten the miond with endorphines and other hormones:)>

I know what you mean by the guilt thing. I often feel that too - sucks. I think it somehow goes back to my childhood perception of sex? If you figure out how to let that go - let me know. I need to figure that out too - I think it holds me back often.

I have used sex to relieve stress and tension in the past. It helps, but somewhere after I do get that guilty feeling like I've done something shameful or embarrassing - sucks. Kind of makes me feel bad about myself. This doesn't always happen, but it has happened often - especially with masturbation. I know I'm not hurting anyone etc. but I still have this stupid guilt about it. Rather frustrating.

Yes, I have used sex and orgasms for those things....and I do not feel one bit guilty about it. Although, I can't really say I have had a strong urge after getting bad news. At least not right away. Maybe later in the evening after going to bed as a comforting act.

Consensual, safe sex wouldn't make me feel bad for any reason I don't think.