I've been with my girlfriend now for about two years, recently she started taking these new anti-depressants and as a result she no longer has any sex drive whatsoever. The only time we ever have sex is if we've been out drinking. I've watched our sexual relationship go from several times a week, to once a month, I can recognize a pattern when I see one and if this keeps up I'll be that 30 year old wage slave who gets a once-a-year pityfuck in no time and that idea honestly makes me want to kill myself. I've talked to her about this and it went awfully. I've talked to female friends/family members about this and they all think I'm some kind of disgusting pig monster but for fuck's sake I just want some attention from the woman I love, why is that so wrong? I'm so fucking tired of pounding off every night while there's a beautiful woman in the next room, it just feels pathetic, but if I don't do it I get irritable. I just don't know what to do.
what's her take on it?
can she not try different medication?
i could try to explain to you the dynamics of sexual desire in long term relationships, but honestly, it would just get too long and too much. i recommend you to read some books by david schnarch. they're fucking sexlife savers.
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The impact of anti-depressants on libido varies a lot. Many of the newer formulations are pretty libido neutral, maybe even positive in that she is less depressed and feels like it more often.
So trying different drugs and dosages is important - my doctor works hard to ensure that I have a sex life despite the pills.