What meds are you taking? I went through the same thing with celexa, Effexor and lexipro. Not only did they knock out my libido, the gave me performance problems, I couldn't even become aroused let alone climax. (I hope this isn't TMI). When I was switched to Cymbalta, everything came back and the issues I had were gone. I would definitely see your doctor (maybe your OB/GYN) about this. My wife says it is definitely a problem and she just echoed what I just said about seeing your doctor. This is a common problem for both women and men. I wish you luck with this...I know it is frustrating. By the way, my wife takes Celexa and it doesn't have the side effects you may be experiencing.

this is a an issue for me too sometimes. and yes part of its from my meds. there is also a situation they don't always tell women about that can develop. pay close attention to the actually sensations. do the nerve endings actually pick up feeling. check all over your body. are your receiving true pleasure sensations or pain sensations or is it just your head saying you are.

i suffered a huge B12 deficit. due to that i have a rather nasty amount of nerve damage. its in the family of anemia

so yep i walk around with my equivalent to blue jingles and not any really effective ways to get satisfying relief.

I am on cymbalta low dose 30mg. I have diabetes and I take it for neuropathy in my hands and feet. I do get aroused yes. I am kind of embarressed to go to my obgyn about this though, I know I shouldnt be but I am.

I have been anemic and am on iron pills for it. The doc actually told me by b-12 was high because my one doc put me on a mega multi vitamin, so now I only take that every other day. So do you think I have some nerve damage? I hope not. I dont know what else to do or try. I am trying not to have to go to the doc. I am trying to do it on my on first then if that dont work then "maybe" I will go to the doc. ok thanks for the replys. you can answer me back if you wish. thanks.

My wife is Type 1 Brittle Diabetic and she has no problem climaxing. I am wondering if it might be your diabetes meds causing the problem and not necessarily you anti-depressant. I read an article by Jennifer Berman that not having sex often enough can cause one to not be able to achieve climax, too. I would definitely see your Primary Care Physician, GYN or Endocrinologist and get a work up. One of the hormones (Oxytocin) might be too low (that's the one that is released during sex/cuddling. If your diabetes meds are interfering with your Oxytocin levels, that could be the cause of this. You could trying bringing yourself almost to orgasm, stop, repeat and then finally bring yourself to orgasm and let yourself go. That is what my wife and I had to do when my meds were ruining our sex life. I really hope this helps.

I am on antidepressant (celexa). My sex drive is still high. I have a dildo I am trying not trying to use because I don't want to get addicted to it. My orgasms are intense and I can cum all day long. So I try not to stay home cause I can have intense orgasms that feels like their is no ending in sight. Yeah meds do not kill my sex drive or my ability to climax. My sex drive has a mind of its own. I wish I could kill my sex drive though. I am working hard not to go sleep with some random guy. I am so tempted to just be naughty. I

As you write this stuff it is making me wonder now. I am thinking about the oxytocin levels now. That could be low. It is like I am sexually aroused I try to have an orgasm but I cant. The sensations are not there really. It is almost like I am numb down there. I can feel what is going on and all. I just don't know what it is. I am afraid to go to the doctor's. This is why I am trying to figuire it out on my own if I can, I appreciate your help Iamstucka.

Yes, I've heard that about antidepressants too; they numb the pain but they also numb the pleasure.

How about going to the psyche doc who prescribed the meds in the first place? They might be able to work up a different cocktail.

I don't do meds, just a shit-load of cardio exercise. It levels out my moods and makes me horny as a dog, able to push myself over the edge and cum on command when I feel the mountaintop approaching.

I am hitting the gym tomorrow. I actually look forward to working out. It really does help improve my mood. I hope it does not cause me to feel more horny. In fact, I am hoping for the opposite affect :)

I almost wish I suffered from THIS problem.

I would avoid being embarrassed as it is almost certain your problem relates to your depression as it is a known anti-sex pill. You are a mature woman I'm sure so get yourself to a doctor to get yourself checked out as soon as practicable.

Antidepressants are very well known for causing lie libido problems, as well as the problem that you can't get off when you're being stimulated, or self stimulating. The female magic button is like the male penis in that it becomes engorged with blood when the person is excited by fantasy, visual or manual simulation. If this engorgement can't be achieved you aren't going to get anywhere. There are also other medical issues that can cause this type of trouble from vascular blood flow problems down to physical reaction to stress in your life. Don't be afraid to see a doc about this, or just bite the bullet and go anyways. Get your meds reviewed, get a physical to rule out any health issues and then see what comes out of it. Apart from that and in the meantime do what you can to avoid stress, exercise helps. Anything that will get the heart rate up and get the lungs working like the bodies billows that they are is a step in the right direction.

I got my meds changed now and all is good in the sex department :)

Good!