Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Topic started by: millsy on August 19, 2009, 02:02:09 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Sex drive and anti depressants?
Post by: millsy on August 19, 2009, 02:02:09 AM
Post by: millsy on August 19, 2009, 02:02:09 AM
Hi Guys, I'm new here, I've been on T for a week now. :) What I'm wondering about is whether people on anti depressants have noticed the same kind of rise in sex drive that others have? I have been on them for 2 years now and have NO sex drive, not even interested in myself, if you know what i mean ;). I'd like to know if the T can transcend the anti depressants or if they are stronger. What have been your experiences?
Title: Re: Sex drive and anti depressants?
Post by: Cindy on August 19, 2009, 04:46:07 AM
Post by: Cindy on August 19, 2009, 04:46:07 AM
Hi Millsy
Welcome by the way. I'm sure a few of the guys will answer soon. I've been on anti-Ds for a while (3yrs) and although I'm on the opposite side, I'm definitely not lacking in interest. Maybe check with your Doc to see if there is a different formulation. There are lots of anti-Ds BTW. Some have more side effects than others. But DON'T give them up without a consult.
Love and Welcome again
Cindy
Welcome by the way. I'm sure a few of the guys will answer soon. I've been on anti-Ds for a while (3yrs) and although I'm on the opposite side, I'm definitely not lacking in interest. Maybe check with your Doc to see if there is a different formulation. There are lots of anti-Ds BTW. Some have more side effects than others. But DON'T give them up without a consult.
Love and Welcome again
Cindy
Title: Re: Sex drive and anti depressants?
Post by: Jamie-o on August 19, 2009, 06:01:15 AM
Post by: Jamie-o on August 19, 2009, 06:01:15 AM
Yeah, I've been on a few different anti-depressants over the years, and went off Zoloft for that very reason. (That, and the sweating was annoying.) Currently I'm on Paxil, which pre-T dampened my sex drive, but didn't kill it. I've been on T for about 4 months, and yes, my sex drive has gone up, but not drastically. Just the past week I've been trying to wean myself off the Paxil by only taking a half-dose, and have noticed a bump in my libido, but it could be coincidence as well. I've always run a little hot and cold, so it could just be that.
Title: Re: Sex drive and anti depressants?
Post by: Radar on August 19, 2009, 10:18:21 AM
Post by: Radar on August 19, 2009, 10:18:21 AM
I've been on antidepressants for so long... way before everybody and their brother even knew what Prozac was. I believe that due to my dysphoria I had a lower than average sex drive and wasn't highly interested in sex with men. Self stimulation was good- as long as I imagined myself male.
I've been on T for around 6 weeks now and there is no problem with lack of a sex drive at all. Still not interested in sex with men, but ladies are a very different story. ;) Anyway, I can only compare with myself but I think you'll be fine.
I've been on T for around 6 weeks now and there is no problem with lack of a sex drive at all. Still not interested in sex with men, but ladies are a very different story. ;) Anyway, I can only compare with myself but I think you'll be fine.
Title: Re: Sex drive and anti depressants?
Post by: Vancha on August 19, 2009, 02:28:49 PM
Post by: Vancha on August 19, 2009, 02:28:49 PM
I've been on antidepressants since I was eight, when I had severe panic disorder that required me to take very powerful meds that are only used nowadays for people with obsessive compulsive disorder. I don't know if anyone has heard of it, because it is rather uncommon as compared to Zoloft, but I have been on Fluvoxamine longer than has even been tested by doctors. But I am now weaning off.
I don't really know what a sex drive is. I don't identify, nor associate, with that part of my body. I've had dreams of feeling differently, but in those dreams I have male anatomy. I don't know whether it's dysphoria or the medication, but I have never felt self stimulation to be worth a cent. Nor have I had a sexual partner. Nor do I feel the need to. But in the back of my mind, there's always these "what if" scenarios. I wonder if, in the future should I be more comfortable with my body after transitioning, I'd be able to pursue relationships, or enjoy sexuality. For now, it's pretty vague.
But from what I figure, the medication did indeed do things to my sex drive. But seeing as I've been on it since before I started puberty, I've never known the difference. Sort of odd, isn't it?
I don't really know what a sex drive is. I don't identify, nor associate, with that part of my body. I've had dreams of feeling differently, but in those dreams I have male anatomy. I don't know whether it's dysphoria or the medication, but I have never felt self stimulation to be worth a cent. Nor have I had a sexual partner. Nor do I feel the need to. But in the back of my mind, there's always these "what if" scenarios. I wonder if, in the future should I be more comfortable with my body after transitioning, I'd be able to pursue relationships, or enjoy sexuality. For now, it's pretty vague.
But from what I figure, the medication did indeed do things to my sex drive. But seeing as I've been on it since before I started puberty, I've never known the difference. Sort of odd, isn't it?
Title: Re: Sex drive and anti depressants?
Post by: Jay on August 24, 2009, 01:30:52 PM
Post by: Jay on August 24, 2009, 01:30:52 PM
I have recently started well a few months now on anti-depressants for the first time in my life.. it hasn't altered my sex drive at all.. still horny as ever he he! My doctor never said anything about the effects when taking them both, and I haven't noticed any... well except I am a lot more stable on them!
Got to love Prozac!
Jay
Got to love Prozac!
Jay