Why Antidepressants Can Kill Your Sex Drive (And What to Do)

Sex With Emily

Health & Fitness, Sexuality

4.2 • 6.7K Ratings

🗓️ 29 August 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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1:10.4	See, this is what happens. I just want to tell you that you're so not alone with this. It's like, you know, I don't know if you went out for depression or anxiety. You're like, I'm too depressed or anxious to have sex. And then you feel like having sex. And then you are feeling happier, but then you have sex and you can't have an orgasm where you just don't, your libido has been impacted.
1:14.4	Your libido has been impacted. You're listening to Sex with Emily. I'm Dr. Emily and I'm here to help you prioritize your pleasure
1:19.4	and liberate the conversation around sex. Today we're talking about how antidepressants
1:24.1	affect your sex life. These medications can be life-saving for depression and anxiety,
1:29.4	but they often come with side effects like lower libido, trouble with arousal, or difficulty-reaching
1:34.5	orgasm. In this episode, I'll break down why it happens, what you can do about it, and share
1:39.8	real listener stories, from losing orgasm on Prozac to finding hope with Welbutrin.
1:44.8	And we'll also look at cultural myths around desire, including what Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's
1:50.8	Wap reveals about the double standards in female sexuality. So whether you're on medication,
1:55.8	in a relationship, or just curious about the link between mental health and sex, this conversation will give you clarity, solutions, and permission to reclaim your pleasure.
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