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[MrsB08]

Does anxiety effect yours ? Bit of a taboo subject I know ....x

[JessNY]

Hi there! I'm sure nothing is taboo on this forum. That's the point right?? Yes, anxiety can greatly affect libido, it certainly does mine. Anxiety meds can also affect it too. I've found that if you have an understanding partner, it makes a world of difference. There's nothing worse then being made to feel bad about a situation you really can't control. When the pressure of "being in the mood" is gone, you'd be surprised that those feelings will come back naturally. Also, I've found that after I stopped thinking that I needed to orgasm in order to enjoy sex, the whole experience was much more enjoyable. Just be present and enjoy the moment. 😜

[joe58 in reply to JessNY]

I have found the same unforuantly I had a girlfriend who wasn't understanding in fact it put more pressure on me so much so that I had to end it

[JessNY in reply to joe58]

Wise decision, although I bet it was difficult. My boyfriend may not understand mental health issues fully, but he doesn't make me feel stupid or defective for feeling the way I do. I've always been very up front about my anxiety and panic attacks...have never been embarrassed at all...helps weed out the people who will add to your life and not take anything away from it. You'll find a woman who is empathetic and supportive. Embrace your issues and put 'em out there. Let that freak flag fly!!

[joe58 in reply to JessNY]

I have got 2 good friends who are supporting me meeting 1 for a cuppa tomorrow

[Kpear]

YES!!! I'm so glad someone said it! It effects mine as well! If I'm anxious at all, and I mean...at all. I just... can't perform... I just can't get aroused. But like Jess said. Finding the right partner who knows about your anxiety makes the world of a difference.

[MrsB08]

See .. I wanna "do it " but when it comes to it... Find it hard to....you know...finish lol. I just want it to be over . Going through the motions.....Feel bad as we all know ...it is part of a relationship...not the be all and end all but a good part xx

[hippieebbbz09]

Interestingly , no it doesn't . My anxiety goes away when I'm intimate & it's stress reliever ..lol . That's when I forget I even have anxiety The only thing I'm still a tad anxious of but I'm learning to do , is feel. ...don't over-analyze a thing whole being intimate during that sexual act ..thats what I tell myself . I have to learn how to relax & let my hair down lol . But other than that yeah i love being intimate with my partner.

[mommacatindahouse]

My desires have diminished over the past few years. I believe years of anxiety and taking anxiety meds is the main culprit of my absent sex drive. Age doesn't help either lol