Best Of: Love, Lust & Lexapro

Sex With Emily

Sexuality, Health & Fitness

4.3 • 6.8K Ratings

🗓️ 2 April 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Mental health and sexual desire – do you have to choose between one or the other? It's a conundrum that's more common than you think, and it's a topic that's sure to get you thinking! Antidepressants like Lexapro can be lifesavers for many, but they can also leave you feeling a little, well, deflated in the bedroom department. On the other hand, if your depression goes untreated, it can be tough to get in the mood. So, how do you navigate this predicament? Today, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of this struggle, and you'll hear from some of our listeners who've been there. In this episode you’ll learn: How to understand the effects your mental health has on your sex drive Sexy strategies to manage the side effects of antidepressants Alternative treatments and lifestyle changes to maximize your pleasure Show Notes: Get your tickets HERE for Sex with Emily LIVE! The Experimental Generation of Interpersonal Closeness (36 Questions) SHOP WITH EMILY! (free shipping on orders over $99) The only sex book you’ll ever need: Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure LELO (use code SEXWITHEMILY for 25% off all other products) LELO DOT Travel Want more? Sex With Emily: Home Let’s get social: Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Let’s text: Sign Up Here Want me to slide into your inbox? Sign Up Here for sex tips on the regular. See the full show notes at sexwithemily.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	There's a lot we don't feel like doing, but can you hear me out that once we start doing it, we're glad we did.
0:07.0	Like, I don't think anyone's ever been like, fuck, what I've had orgasm last night,
0:10.0	why did I have sex last night?
0:11.0	So if you have to do little things to push yourself and to keep going,
0:14.4	like with masturbation or toys, start getting you in the mood and get you going, I think you're
0:18.9	going to find that your orgasm is going to come back, maybe even come back stronger.
0:25.0	You're listening to Sex With Emily.
0:27.0	I'm Dr. Emily, and I'm here to help you prioritize your pleasure
0:31.0	and liberate the conversation around sex.
0:35.0	Let's talk mental health and sexual desire.
0:39.0	Do you really have to choose between one or the other?
0:42.0	While antidepressants like LexiProw can be life saving,
0:46.0	all too often they deflate our sex drive.
0:50.0	But conversely, it's hard to get aroused
0:52.0	if your depression goes untreated.
0:54.6	So is there any way out of this predicament?
0:58.2	Like you have to be really depressed in that one's sex or you take a pill and you feel better but then you have a side
1:04.3	effect. What to do? Well on today's show I'll answer how to overcome this
1:08.9	struggle that is way more common than you think. You'll hear from some of our listeners,
1:14.2	and I'll also share alternative treatments
1:17.2	to hacks around timing and dosage.
1:19.9	I'll help you keep pleasure in your life
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