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Zero libido

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Desperatelyunhappy999 · 14/04/2019 16:32

I have zero libido at the minute and have done for the last few years. It's really impacting on my relationship with my partner and causing problems. Ideally I want a magic pill but I'm guessing there's no such thing. Has anyone got any recommendations for herbal/medicinal supplements that might help. TIA.

OP posts:

bigchris · 14/04/2019 16:40

Are you on ADs, they can suppress it sadly

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Desperatelyunhappy999 · 14/04/2019 18:29

I am and trying to come off them gradually in conjunction with my GP. I'm scared it's too late to fix our relationship

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ConfusedDH · 14/04/2019 18:45

ADs are in most cases a sure fire killer.

RottnestFerry · 14/04/2019 19:21

I am and trying to come off them gradually in conjunction with my GP. I'm scared it's too late to fix our relationship

That is sad. My wife was on them with a similar effect. With her, her libido vanished immediately she started the pills so it wasn't too hard to work out the cause. Unfortunately, it didn't return immediately when she stopped taking them. I think knowing what was causing the problem made dealing with it easier. Her GP wasn't particularly helpful when it came to looking for alternatives without the libido side effect.

Bythebanksof · 14/04/2019 23:00

No advice...but mismatches in libido will certainly impact your relationship. It must be very difficult for you, and your partner. Hopefully you are forthcoming with her/him, so they know what is happening.

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