Libido fine but other problems

[pokenmoms]

Sorry, I know this is a bit awkward and I appreciate anyone’s willingness to share some posh or solutions.

I’ve read other threads that specifically mention libido issues tied to both the medicine and the calorie restriction.

Has anyone maintained their libido but developed a problem finishing? Like the drive is there, everything is functional, but it takes way more effort/time to get there if you get there at all.

Any recommendations of things to try? I’ve seen pt 141 mentioned in other threads, but it also seems more geared specifically to libido issues?

 

[randompersonrandom]

You already ruled out "something's going on with me emotionally" and "I'm not eating much," right? Asking because every single time I've ever been through a weight loss thing, I've had both of those things have some variety of temporary impact on me in that general arena; sometimes in terms of interest, and sometimes in terms of enjoyment.

 

[pokenmoms]

You already ruled out "something's going on with me emotionally" and "I'm not eating much," right? Asking because every single time I've ever been through a weight loss thing, I've had both of those things have some variety of temporary impact on me in that general arena; sometimes in terms of interest, and sometimes in terms of enjoyment.

I don't feel like it's anything emotional, if anything I think my mood has elevated some since starting.

The I'm not eating much is harder to rule out. I try to eat enough that I am losing 2-3 pounds a week and have been pretty consistent in that window. I was maintaining a weekly loss rate of 1.5-2.5 for several months before and did not have this issue then. I am definitely eating less and losing more than before, but I feel like I am eating enough based on exercise ability, not feeling exhausted, mental clarity, etc.

 

[latviantower]

Perhaps a touch of general anhedonia? Are you lacking enthusiasm/enjoyment in other aspects of daily living?

 

[pokenmoms]

Perhaps a touch of general anhedonia? Are you lacking enthusiasm/enjoyment in other aspects of daily living?

I haven't noticed any changes, but I'm pretty sure that if I loss just a little bit of enthusiasm in most things it wouldn't be as obvious as the issue here, so that could also be it.

 

[randompersonrandom]

Man, that's rough. There are just so many factors that can cause sexual weirdness and so many people have so MANY factors going on at any given moment that's super hard to point at a single one and say "a-HA! THERE YOU ARE!" Sorry you're dealing with this.

 

[pokenmoms]

Man, that's rough. There are just so many factors that can cause sexual weirdness and so many people have so MANY factors going on at any given moment that's super hard to point at a single one and say "a-HA! THERE YOU ARE!" Sorry you're dealing with this.

Of the side effects I could have, or the illness I would definitely have developed if I stayed the course, this will just be a bump in the road. There was a time in my life I would have probably loved to have this problem.

I think the comment about anhedonia could be in to something. I feel like it mood has improved, but it could also be that the highs aren’t quite as high and the lows aren’t quite as low. Hopefully it’ll work itself out with time. Appreciate the input.

 

[OregonSunshine]

GLPs definitely have an effect on dopamine receptors in the brain and this definitely ties into sex. Just as an anecdote, I actually started losing weight sort of by accident. I was prescribed an anti=depressant escitalopram which immediately turned off my binging desires, cravings and hunger drive. It also turned me into a bit of a zombie and gave me some anorgasmia.

I quit taking it after about 3 months and then a couple months later started tirzepatide. For me, there is a remarkable similarity in how it curbs my binging, food cravings etc. Although there is not as strong as an effect on sexual response as with the anti=depressant, there is a remarkable overlap/crossover in how they work on my brain. SSRI's are notorious for having the side effect of anorgasmia (delayed or inability to achieve orgasm)

 

[my dick in a box]

This is something I'm afraid of. I already experience this every now and then but it seems to be when my estrogen starts to climb.
Some days it'll be fine with 8-10min sessions of strictly PIV (not including foreplay) but then some days it'll be +45min and never finish.

 

[pokenmoms]

This is something I'm afraid of. I already experience this every now and then but it seems to be when my estrogen starts to climb.
Some days it'll be fine with 8-10min sessions of strictly PIV (not including foreplay) but then some days it'll be +45min and never finish.

Im still not sure I have identified the root cause, but I have noticed some improvement over time. It went from being difficult almost every time, to being difficult some of the time. I am hoping it will continue to move that direction.

 

[Nerker]

"Reta Randy", as he's know in my house, comes around a day or two before Pin Day. Noticeable differences in urge as trough dips to lowest. Luckily, I'm married and she's on the journey also. Deals are negotiated.

 

[Airborne Daddy]

This is something I'm afraid of. I already experience this every now and then but it seems to be when my estrogen starts to climb.
Some days it'll be fine with 8-10min sessions of strictly PIV (not including foreplay) but then some days it'll be +45min and never finish.

Not much to contribute other than your profile name is the bomb. Maybe incorporate a vibrator and/or visual stimuli.... also google low dose cialis for women, helps with blood flow and well, clitoral swelling... also put on some Led Zeppelin or if thats not your cup, maybe dave mathews. Good luck MDIB (my dick in a box).

 

[jungletech]

I notice a drop in libido with strict calorie restriction. Maybe try a few higher calorie days to see if there is a change.

 

[BNLFL]

I assume you're a male based on the username pokenmoms (poking moms). If so, have you contacted your urologist?