Fluctuating libido/sexual functioning

[Emphyrio]

Hello,

Was wondering if any of you had experienced fluctuations in libido/sexual functioning, and if so, what caused it?

It doesn't matter whether I'm on antidepressants or not, but over the course of a few weeks I seem to fluctuate between being completely disinterested in sex and being fairly horny. When I experience a 'low' stage I can't sustain a strong erection and generally don't wake up with morning wood.

I'm at a loss as to what may have caused this. It seemed to happen about a year ago. I was recently tested for testosterone levels which were fine. I had a more general blood test around 15 months ago, so maybe I need to get my thyroid/blood sugar level checked again?

I know that depression/anxiety can cause low libido, but this never happened in the past, even when I felt stressed.

Anyone relate? I found out that Viagra has gone generic - maybe the solution is to get hold of some of that :s

[clank]

Hi, I'm 17 and i have no libido whatsoever. I used to, I mean i should be. I am a teenager and should be having high libido 24/7 but I just don't. I have a girlfriend and shes beyond amazing, its just starting last week its like my whole sex drive stopped working.

I can't even 'get it up' or maintain it either. I don't know why and its scaring me. I'm a teen, shouldn't I be craving this kind of stuff all day every day? I'm just not.

I do have some minor depression and major anxiety. Other than that i've had no tests done or anything. I'm just depriving myself from sexual acts to see if that gets me better, but so far its not working :\

[Emphyrio]

Thanks for your reply Clank. Are you getting enough sleep/staying off the caffeine and alcohol? All these factors come into it and can affect libido. But don't underestimate the mental side of it too.

If you're still getting 'morning wood' and can maintain erections when by yourself, but not with your girlfriend, then its definitely a psychological issue, possibly related to performance anxiety.

[clank]

I seem to be getting alright sleep, and I don't drink caffeine anymore and never drank alcohol yet. I haven't been waking up with 'morning wood' but shortly after i wake up it comes on. Its like delayed or something. I haven't been trying to maintain them myself either, I just wait till my girlfriend comes over.

I can still get completely erect if i wanted too. I just find it hard to stay there and i die down quickly.

[Mnisilochos]

Hi!

I`ve been also confused about this lately. My libido has been up and down mainly because of medication. From my experience this problem has a lot to do with it. Are you guys on medication?

Since I`m in a relationship and sex is part of it, I had a meeting with my doc where we had a closer look at the meds and we decided to replace some of them. I was given wellbutrin, which is supposed to increase libido. It did actually for quite a long time, I guess after 2 years of taking it, it started to wear off. So, here I am again, with no libido at all. No morning glories, not in the mood for sex in the slightest, do not even bother to look around.

About viagra. I took cialis because it`s supposed to be safer and works in a natural way - when you manage to get that erection, it lasts. It didn`t work for me. On the contrary it gave me a panic attack:wacko:
I still have some pills somewhere, too bad guys you live far, I could give them to you :D

Good luck!