Hi everyone im a 31 year old male , so far been on sertraline for nearly 3 weeks , i was on mirtazapine for a while but all they did was make me eat and give me nightmares and before that i was on prozac which helped but messed my sex-life up , my question to anyone who reads this is has any other people that takes sertraline had a loss in libido such as no desire for sex , cant get a proper erection and/or cant orgasm/ejaculate or anything similar , if so i would like to hear from you , i would especially like to hear from anyone that has any information to correct this side effect , any information is desperately needed weather its herbal medication or conventional medication that will help me and others who read this get there sex-lifes back on track i would like to no if anyone has found anything that helps them to be able to get an erection and to be able to have sex and climax at the end , as i no these tablets are to blame because i was alright on mirtazapine as far as sex goes its just they never worked with my depression , i dont even want or think about sex on these tablets let alone be able to manage it in the first place and then being able to climax , please dont get me wrong i dont claim to ever being a stud or anything im just desperately in need of some helpful advise as my GP dont seem to have any answers for me and im scared my girlfriend of 3 years will leave me because of my insecurities and i feel inadequate , like i said any help and information is very welcomed even if its just tips or a medication you may no of that helps or even herbal products that help , and im sure im speaking on behalf of a lot of people here so advice would surely help a lot of people out , thanks everyone for reading , hope you all feel better soon xx
Hello
I'm a 29 yo male, been on sertraline for 5 weeks after being on Prozac for 11 months. I've got virtually no sexual function left, especially after upping my dose from 25mg to 50mg daily. It's a benefit for me though, as I don't have anyone to have sex with, and it stops me from trying to find someone. The constant rejections aren't good for the self-esteem... My arm muscles are wasting away though! :lol:
Good luck finding a solution
lol ive got a woman of 4 years so its a serious problem for me as she now thinks im not keen on her which isnt the case im just desperate for a cure to this or at least some help as i no theres no real cure , theres got to be some medication or herbal or vitamin that helps this cuz i no that so many other people will suffer from this too , im just hopeing someone will post something encouraging that can help us suffer's .
wish there was a simple answer to this problem
Hi, I've recently started sertraline & I'm in a very similar situation to you re: sex-drive / ejaculation problems, which is annoying since I otherwise find sertraline useful.
Luckily I used to sell supplements / herbal-remedies etc. - the things I'm about to suggest, I am also going to try myself, & from previous experience I think should work!
The simplest is to go on ebay & buy 'Penis Enlargement Pills' (eg Erexor) .... althouh these probably wont make anything larger, they contain effective aphrodisiacs, which will help our situation (hopefully!).
There are so many combo-products offering all-sorts, so I'll list the active ingredients that are actually useful to us, so you can research!
Yohimbine, Tribulus, Maca, Saw Palmetto, Horny-Goat-Weed,
Hope it works-out mate!
I've just joined this site but am currently a 'guest'. I've been diagnosed with OCD and prescribed Sertraline. I am reluctant to take them as I am particularly worried about this side effect. I've read that taking 240mg a day of Gingko Biloba is meant to 'reverse' any sexual dysfunction side effects. Google it and it'll come up with lots of info.
I've got all fingers and toes crossed that it will work for me should I need it. Let me know if you try it and how you get on.
Also, does anyone know if this is a side effect that will diminish over time or is it just something you have to put up with while you're taking the tablets?
Thanks.
Danielle
hi i replied to a similar thread and it gotmoved
i wastaking sertraline as a pick me up
but have foundout im suffering a nerve problem
when first started sertraline it was a horrible burning sensation in the area where i experianced an injury at work and kept taking it . iwas suffering from chronic pain which brought on depression,anyway to answer the question i thought it was great for my sex life was wearing myself out felt like a porn star, and lasted for hours with no problem at all getting aroused.i stopped taking sertraline, and am now on amitriptyline for pain control will also be going onto gabapentin upto1000mg aday :evil: nerve pain sucks
just about to go onto Sertraline , now i am really concerned about this sexual dysfunction stuff , i already mentioned it to my doctor that it was difficult to impossible to get and maintain an erection, i'm currently on Fluoxetine (prozac) now i'm being put on something that might make it worse 
he did give me some free Cialis though , which i might try
:oops:
Ive just gone onto sertraline and despite being able to maintain an erection. I am finding it impossible to ejaculate. Does this really have to be a consequence of social anxiety or something to put up with as a consequence or do i stop taking them and have a healthy sex life??
I'm bewildered and my partner says she doesn't mind at the moment but I could lose her due to side effects of sertraline.
I'm a 41 yr old male and have been on 100mg sertraline for about 4 months. Libido was initially very reduced, but has returned to near normal levels during the period I have been taking the drug. I can get an erection but ejaculation is difficult, although it has been possible on several occasions, sometimes nothing happens.
I have been married for 11 years and have spoken to my wife about how the sertraline is affecting me. She does find it difficult, but accepts it has nothing to do with her. We do still have sex, but I rarely orgasm. Fortunately because of the strength or our relationship this won't be a major problem, but it is obviously frustrating for both of us. Having said the above, when my depression was at it's worst I had no sex-drive anyway so in many respects the current situation is an improvement.
I think Barfly has the correct reply to this
I am a 23 year old female been with my partner for 7 years - I am in my prime but these tablets completely made me lose all sex drive going. To the point I resented my partner for even suggesting it cos the thought of it made me want to cry!
the best thing you can do is speak to your partner in depth? does he/she understand why you are these medications? its a not a decision that your or your gp have taken lightly, afterall most gps recomend counselling etc and everything else before putting you on meds these days!
my sex drive hasnt come back completely. I am on 200mg a day but my mental health is feeling completely great and to me thats much better than being able to orgasm!!
your partner will completely understand - after all why would the person you love want to see you miserable? once youve got that understanding in place you wont feel as useless/pressured etc and you will probably start enjoying sex again!
HP
O and one more thing - you dont have to have sex to be intimate
start off again with the cuddles kisses etc!!! it will all come flowing back in no time
HP
[quote:c4d6216fda=\"hpwellsy\"]O and one more thing - you dont have to have sex to be intimate
start off again with the cuddles kisses etc!!! it will all come flowing back in no time
HP
OMG, Im soooo glad i read this as i feel comletely the same!! iv been on antis for 8 years, im now 23!! been on sertraline for a few years and they do do a good job, but my husband to be in 4 weeks has such a high sex drive it makes me want to cry!! i even dread going bed... It makes things real tough between us... There must be something out there that can help us women out!! iv tried alsorts tho, horny goat weed, orgasm pills from ann summers and a few others but nothing works, the only thing that can help is usin sum lube and playin with myself a little first!!! They have uped my dose from 50mg to 100 today, so i guess its gunna get worse... some weeks can be good tho. the less pressure the more i want it!! But we have to understnd that it is very hard for our partners to understand, they must feel very rejected. They also stil have needs!! A bit of give and take on both parts is good!! If any one findds anythin, pls write back!!
good luck all
xx
Hi m8
I am writing into response of your post, and hopefully it will give you some hope.
I have been taking Sertraline 100mg daily for 5 months now. At first i was worried sick, as i had difficulty getting an erection and only after about 4 hours of constently masterbating, i could ejaculate.
I found after a couple of months, whilst still taking the Sertraline, my erection and ejaculation problem has gone, and it's settled baclk to normal. So i guess i can honestly say that these side affects were only short term, whilst my bodey got use to the drug in my system.
I really hope that this helps.
Kind regards m8
Best wishes
HeyHo
Hey guys im new to this site but had a question about sertraline. Im 28 years old and gay and have been off the drug for 6 months almost anyhooim still having problems getting erect havent seen been on the drug was on 50mg had been tapered for a week is thia normal and will it return have been anxious about this for a while now
Hi I am 66. Just started sertraline. Can't get an errtection or ejaculate.I could the other day before I took it. Its
just what I don't need. Can anyone say how long it takes for the effect to ware off if I stop taking them.
Hi, I have only just spotted this thread. I am a 44 year old woman who has been on Sertraline for 3 months now. I too have no desire for sex and am really struggling with orgasm. My husband is really patient but I start to dread sex cos ai don't want to disappoint him or get worried about not being able ti climax. I am lucky to have such an understadning husband. The Sertraline has really helped with the depression so I am reluctant to come off them. Did anyone try any of the remedies mentioned?
Wow, I thought I was very alone in this situation.
My wife and I split (amicably) just over 4 years ago, she has a new partner and so do I now, we get on well and our 3 kids are not affected.
If I'm honest we were treading water for about 10 years and our relationship was that like a brother and sister, which as you can imagine was a bit weird to say the least.
Towards the end of our relationship I started to experience 'problems', unsurprisingly I suppose. I had a few 'kinks' which helped but knew I had a problem.
As a result of the split which was still traumatic I experienced some really low points and my self esteem took a gigantic hit, the whole cycle then just spiralled down.
4 years later I have been prescribed sertraline (50mg initially) and weather it was placebo or not seemed to lift my moods, but not help my sleep.
Sexually I didn't really notice anything at first, but then as others have said, found it hard to orgasm. What I haven't said is that I take Sildenafil which is the ingredient in Viagra. I didn't have much problem getting an erection, but again like many here have already posted, have no or hardly any sex drive and on most occasions 'pretend' to be horny. Don't get me wrong once we're doing it I really enjoy it and love my GF. But it is in my mind fake, and again this I find hurtful and adds to the problem. [neutral]
My choice, I've come off Sertraline and am trying to sort out my mental health problems on my own. Since then I have been able to orgasm a lot quicker, much to the joy of my GF.
I wish all of you here and future people reading this thread the very best of luck as its a horrible situation to be in, let alone talk about it.
Peace
Hi there
I'm a 35 yr old female and have same problems but of the female kind!
I do get aroused but it feels like part of my brain won't tap into the imagination part that used to get me going. I spoke to my Dr and they told me that i can have everything I.e feel better and more stable and have orgasms with my partner like I used to.
Fortunately my partner understands but I know it makes him feel inadequate because he told me. I dont know of any cures. I've considered trying herbal pills and contemplated watching soft porn but haven't. I hope you find something that works for you! 
Hi Lisa - I've been on sertraline for years now and have no sex drive at all and issues as you have said regards brain not tapping in etc. Have you tried damiana tincture...If not give it a go...could be placebo but I think it works...
Jules xxx