July 5th 2024.
Hello there! Welcome to "How I Do It," a series where we get an inside look at the sex lives of strangers. This week, we're hearing from Demi, a 27-year-old journalist living in London. She's been in a relationship with her boyfriend, George, since February and they both identify as bisexual. However, despite being confident in her sexuality, Demi can sometimes feel shy when it comes to talking about it.
One thing that Demi has noticed is the impact of her anti-depressant medication on her sex life. She explains that before starting citalopram, she had a high sex drive, but now it takes her longer to reach orgasm and it's not as powerful. Demi has been on anti-depressants for about a year and a half, after struggling with anxiety and depression for many years. She sought therapy and medication after a difficult breakup, and while the medication has helped her overall, it has also affected her libido. She's considering stopping the medication in the near future.
Despite these challenges, Demi still enjoys sex. However, it can sometimes feel like a lot of effort. She may be close to orgasm and then suddenly lose the feeling, which can be frustrating. She's become better at knowing how to make herself orgasm, but it can still be frustrating at times.
Now, let's get to the juicy details! Demi's sex diary is definitely NSFW (not safe for work), so proceed with caution. As she shares her experiences, we'll also provide some information about anti-depressants and their potential impact on sexual function.
First, let's talk about citalopram. It's a common anti-depressant that is often prescribed for depression and anxiety disorders. It falls into the category of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which are known for their safety and effectiveness. Many patients have had positive experiences with citalopram, finding that it helps stabilize their mood and reduces symptoms of depression.
However, if you're considering stopping your medication, it's essential to consult with your doctor first. Suddenly stopping the medication can lead to withdrawal symptoms, such as dizziness, irritability, nausea, headaches, and a return of depressive symptoms. Your doctor can provide a tapering schedule to gradually reduce the dose and minimize the risk of withdrawal effects.
SSRIs, like citalopram, can have an impact on sexual function, and decreased libido is a common side effect. It can also make it harder to achieve orgasm and make the genitals less sensitive. This is because increased serotonin levels can inhibit other pathways in the brain that are involved in sexual arousal and climax. If you're experiencing these side effects, it's important to discuss them with your doctor, as they can significantly impact your quality of life.
Aside from sexual side effects, citalopram can also cause other common side effects, such as nausea, dry mouth, sweating, tremors, and sleep disturbances. These symptoms tend to diminish over time as the body adjusts to the medication. However, some side effects can be more persistent or troublesome, such as weight changes and increased anxiety at the start of treatment.
Now, let's dive into Demi's week. On Monday, she's feeling tired and groggy after a heavy weekend. She decides to work from home, but it's hard for her to concentrate. She's in a long-distance relationship, and her boyfriend is currently on holiday, so she's missing him a lot. She finds herself daydreaming about him, which makes it even harder to focus on work.
In the afternoon, Demi starts to feel horny. She's noticed that sunny afternoons always make her feel frisky, and she's also feeling extra sensitive today. She wonders if there's a reason behind this. She also suspects that her slight two-day hangover may be contributing to her increased horniness, as she always wants sex after a night of drinking. She decides to quickly masturbate with her vibrator, as she knows using her fingers will take too long. Since starting citalopram, Demi can only reach orgasm with electronic assistance, unless she's extremely turned on or someone else is touching her. She's much less sensitive than she used to be, but she's able to satisfy her cravings for now.
On Tuesday, Demi has a good day at work. Afterward, she goes to the cinema to watch a film called Challengers, which turns her on a lot. The bisexual plotline really gets her going, and she wishes she could go home to her boyfriend. When she does get home, she decides to send George a nude and initiate sexting. She takes some pictures of herself lying on the bed in a black thong, trying to capture the best angle of her bum, which she knows he loves. She has fun taking pictures and writing sexts, but she finds it hard to maintain the feeling of being turned on. This is a common experience for Demi since starting her anti-depressants – sometimes her desire just turns off like a switch.
Demi starts to touch herself, but she's not feeling very sensitive. She eventually moves on to her vibrator, but it's hard to keep the momentum going while sexting at the same time. After some back and forth, her boyfriend tells her he's finished and goes to sleep, but Demi is still feeling frustrated. Before he drifts off, he asks her not to wear a bra the next day and to send him a picture. She loves when he tells her to do things like that because it makes her feel submissive and sexy. Even with all the sexting and pictures, Demi has a hard time reaching orgasm. She eventually finishes with an intense vibrator session while re-reading the texts her boyfriend sent her, but her vulva feels sore afterward. Sometimes, it's more work than it's worth.
This week, we have the pleasure of hearing from Demi, a 27-year-old journalist living in London. She has been in a relationship with her boyfriend, George, since February and they both identify as bisexual. While Demi is confident in her sexuality, she admits that she can be a bit shy when it comes to talking about it. And to add to that, she is currently taking anti-depressants which she believes has affected her sex drive.
Demi shares, "Before taking citalopram, I had a high sex drive. But now, I don't get as turned on and it takes me longer to orgasm. And when I do, it's not as intense." She started taking anti-depressants a year and a half ago, after struggling with anxiety and depression for years. But when a bad breakup made things worse, she sought therapy and medication for help.
"I've seen a lot of improvement since starting the medication," Demi explains, "but it has definitely affected my sex drive. I don't want to rely on it forever and I'm considering stopping soon." She adds, "I still enjoy sex, but sometimes it feels like a lot of work. I've become better at pleasuring myself, but it can still be frustrating at times." Without further ado, let's dive into Demi's sex diary for the week.
Monday rolls around and Demi is feeling pretty tired and groggy from a heavy weekend. She decides to work from home, but it's hard to concentrate. Being in a long-distance relationship, she only sees her boyfriend on the weekends, and he's currently on holiday. She finds herself daydreaming about him a lot, making it even harder to focus on work.
As the afternoon goes on, Demi starts to feel horny. She shares, "Sunny afternoons always make me feel frisky for some reason, and after midday is when I'm most sensitive." She also suspects that her slight hangover from the weekend is adding to her arousal. "I always want sex after a night of drinking," she admits. Trying to focus on work becomes impossible, so she decides to quickly masturbate with her vibrator, knowing that using her fingers will take too long.
Ever since starting on citalopram, Demi has found it difficult to orgasm without the help of some electronic assistance, unless she's really turned on or someone else is touching her. She shares, "I'm just not as sensitive as I used to be." Despite her unsatisfying orgasm, her cravings are satisfied for the time being.
Tuesday is a good day for Demi at the office. After work, she goes to watch a film called Challengers in the cinema. It's a very erotic movie with a bisexual plotline, which turns Demi on even more. She shares, "I wish I could go home to my boyfriend." When she finally gets home, she sends George a nude and initiates some sexting. She lies on the bed in her black thong, trying to capture the best angle of her bum to send to him.
Although she's having fun taking pictures and writing sexts, she finds it hard to maintain her arousal. She shares, "This happens to me all the time since starting my anti-depressants. Sometimes, it just turns off like a switch." She tries to touch herself, but she's not feeling very sensitive. Eventually, she resorts to using her vibrator. But it's hard to text and pleasure herself at the same time, making it difficult to keep the momentum going.
After exchanging some steamy texts with her boyfriend, he tells her that he's finished and goes to sleep. But Demi is still feeling frustrated. Before he drifts off, George asks her to not wear a bra the next day and to send him a picture. Demi loves when he tells her to do things like that because it makes her feel submissive and sexy.
Despite all the sexting and pictures, Demi has a hard time finishing herself off. She eventually achieves orgasm through an intense vibrator session while re-reading the texts George sent her. But her vulva feels like it's been pummeled and she shares, "Sometimes, it's more work than it's worth."
As a side note, it's important to understand the effects of anti-depressants on one's sex life. Dr. Lawrence Cunningham explains that citalopram is commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety, and it's known to affect sexual function. It can decrease sex drive and make it harder to achieve orgasm. He also advises consulting a doctor before discontinuing the medication, as abruptly stopping it can lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Demi's week continues with ups and downs, as she navigates her sex life while being on anti-depressants. But she remains hopeful that she can find a balance and enjoy a fulfilling sex life.
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