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Sex-Free Bliss?

Imagine you've been clinically depressed for years, held back from the rest of the world by a crushing sadness. One day your doctor prescribes anti-depressant medication--and you get your life back. You can cope with day to day stressors. You can feel happiness and hope again. There's just one catch - when it comes to sexual arousal, you won't be feeling anything! SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are the most common anti-depressants prescribed today. They work by increasing levels of the brain chemical serotonin, which leads to feelings of confidence and eases anxiety. As serotonin levels rise, however, sexual desire seems to be suppressed. This article by Stephen G. Bloom at WebMD explores the causes of this unfortunate side effect, and offers some possible solutions.

Thu, 08 Jun 2000 09:48:48 -0700

Submitted by: Alexandria Powell