Certain classes of psych medications can make it difficult to orgasm while taking SSRIs.
Here’s how to navigate it.
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Serotonin decreases orgasms and vaginal lubrication for women and erection and ejaculation for men, Vasan says.
But dating without orgasms feels like a really unfair trade-off.
More power to them.
Ashleigh Renard is a sex expert, author, and creator of the viral video series Keeping It Hot.
I still view it as a deeply important part of my overall health.
Ashleigh Renard, author, sex expert, and creator of the viral video seriesKeeping It Hot, agrees.
She says that while its important for sex to never feel like an obligatory act, feeling fulfilled matters.
Luckily, Ive found there can be ways to still get down, even on brain medication.
5 ways to still have an orgasm while taking SSRIs
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Theres no pressure to orgasm, so it may be easier to figure out what it takes.
Plus, youll be better equipped to tell them exactly what to do.
Emphasize the warm up
Renard suggests startinga relaxation routineabout 30 to 60 minutes before sex to prepare for intimacy.
Listen to relaxing or feel-good music, she says.
Ashleigh Renard is a sex expert, author, and creator of the viral video series Keeping It Hot.
Many of my audience members love listening to erotic audio stories to help get them in the mood.
She recommends using theDipsea app.
Use a vibrator
Sometimes, adding a little battery power can seriously get things moving in the right direction.
Incorporating avibrator, either for foreplay, or clitoral stimulation during sex, could have big gains.
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