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Benzos Low sex-drive

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Bluelighter
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May 2, 2007
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Hi, I was taking 1mg Lorazepam twice daily but have been on 1mg once daily for about 3 weeks now and my sex-drive is still very low. Is this normal? I also take Lexapro 10mg. Before all of this I was on just 5 mg of Lexapro with no benzos and my sex-drive was thru the roof, but now it is not very strong :(
Will getting off of the benzos help my sex-drive? Thanks in advance.
 
Taper off of Lexapro. It's not supposed to have sexual side effects as often as other SSRI's but then again, SSRI's and sexual side effects are nearly synonymous.

1mg of lorazepam once daily shouldn't interfere with your sex drive.
 
During my personal experiences with the SSRI's, my sex drive would be high in the first couple months then dramatically lower. I found opiates to do the same thing.
 
I'm on Celexa, which from what I've heard is the "Lexapro that has a generic that murders your sex drive"...I also take alprazolam daily for anxiety, and I think it's the SSRI. I've also heard Lexapro is not as bad as the others at killing it off, but I agree with CH, SSRI = dead sex drive for most people I know (and really bad for myself), regardless of which SSRI it is.
 
if the drugs are affecting sex-drive, natural tolerance (should) overpower this, within the near future
but (like myself) can cause signifcant difficulties within a relationship

i have found similar findings with speed, mdma and 4-mmc
as they are vasocontrictors, bloodflow will be reduced, causing less of an erection...
some people also suffer from this with lsd, marijuana and even alcohol

the nerves in my nether-regions become numb and unresponsive, a signicant downfall to speed & mdma use :(

L-Arginine is a vasodialator added to many protein/workout powders
vasodialators will increase bloow-flow and distribution of lactic acid, enable quicker recovery etc
another advantage of its vasodilators is the increased blood-flow to extremities, especially vital organs...
enbabling better function of your cock, one may be able to fuck for hours, provided you can get a hard-on (could get boring if not, had a few limp moments with dex and ritalin) ...:(

times ike these i wish i was a way woman :(
haha

anyone working out/taking protein shakes should be accustomed to physiological adaption, as the process is quicker than normal
for myself; i find that watching porn (in)frequently increases sex-drive and is natural for all humans

i wouldn't worry too much man
everyone has had a "missed opportunity" in their life
...the point is to learn from them, not reminisce upon them
no point worrying about what you cant change
:)
 
Thanks for all of the replies, you guys are great. Bollweevil, benzos too huh? I find this is not very well documented information. I gotta try one of theose shakes Hugs & Drugs, thanks.
 
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