I use to love having sex a lot now can't even "express, happiness" anyone know how to fix this. All quotes opinions and thoughts are welcome and much ablidged! Jaime}litlmommag
Is there a viagra for women?
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- 30 Sep 2011 by litlmommag
- Updated
- 18 July 2013
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- viagra, depression, migraine, fibromyalgia, side effect, sexual dysfunction, ssri induced, sex
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Inactive
30 Sep 2011
Beepoo
30 Sep 2011
gailawannabe
30 Sep 2011
I have heard that Viagra can be used by women, even though it doesn't have as dramatic a response as men see. Ask your physician - there are contraindications because of the blood pressure increase that Viagra causes, that may restrict its use for you.
I use romantica - erotic love stories as a way of getting me going - some of those scenes are pretty steamy (and explicit - not everyone would want to read them) - my husband certainly benefits! lol There are lots of publishers on line - my favorite is Elloras Cave.
angelalf
7 Aug 2012
My dr recently prescribed me Viagra and my insurance would not cover it. Years ago I took one of my boyfriends pills and sex was out of the question due to the side effect of terrible vomiting.I know their must be something out there, if not can someone please invent Niagra.
navygirl1
1 Oct 2011
Jennyalis
3 Oct 2011
Jaime... your illness at present is causing a lot of unwelcome physical effects. Your disinterest in sex is most likely due to this. If you are not feeling good, you are tired, dizzy, unbalanced, numb... how do you expect to have amorous feelings. Your private parts do become numb also. This disease can effect every part of our bodies for a period of time.
DO NOT take anything from sex shops, naturopathic stores or health food stores. You will not know if they will work unusually because of your meds or if your meds will work in a funny way because of them.
As far as I know, there are no "viagra" pills for women. There has been talk of "testoterone patches" however, I believe they are still in the works.
Talk to your neurologist and family Dr. about these issues
genericaid
9 Oct 2011
Women should not take regular Viagra, because it is created for men's use only. There is a medicine called Female Viagra - the first Sildenafil in the world for ladies fulfills their secret intimate desires: enhances libido or even returns need of sex drive, enhances stages of excitement throughout foreplay, advantages blood flow and engorgement of the clitoris, amplifies sexual feeling and brings more regular interest in, and pleasure of sex.
rvnew
28 Nov 2011
I did some research on this subject and Viagra has been prescribed for over 150,000 women. Like I said in my response both male and female need adequate blood flow to the genital areas for orgasm. Viagra does that for men and women both. I tried it and it worked. You are right about their being a Viagra for women. However, Viagra is a brand name so technically there is not a "Viagra" for women but as far as the meaning associated with Viagra, there is a drug that works for women the same way Viagra works for men. As you said it's called sildenafil which is not a brand name. Sildenafil is an in-gredient in Viagra so it's basically the same medication. Now, according to what I read it works for people like many of us who are on antidepressants and can't orgasm but have the desire for sex. It will not work to help people who for psychological reasons don't have an interest or desire for sex. I just googled sildenafil so anybody else who's interested just check it out for yourself.
angelalf
7 Aug 2012
Thank you thank you thank you for the answer to the question I've been looking for since I've been on this new medication. Do most insurances cover this medicine? Do you need a specialist? is this medicine expensive?
crazed50
9 Oct 2011
Some of the questions on here mirror my life so its freaky..i have this problem too..been thinking about having hormone levels checked out..i here that helps lots of things..like weight ,energy, sex life..sleep.gonna check it out so let u know if its worth the effort..best wishes..litlm..take care..C50
Coby416
11 Oct 2011
jaime, I have read all the replies and from a male perspective I hate to admit it, I feel very similar. This is very embarassing to say. Oh maybe I could take a viagra but I have yet to even think about that. I think over the years taking the pain meds my testostorone level must have dropped. Taking the suboxone strips under the tongue every day is depressing. The suboxone might take away the physical withdrawals, but I am still depressed because I have to take the strips not to be sick. I suppose I am depressed because I got my self in this position to begin with. My desire level is zero, I do not even think about engaging, afraid I will not be able to perform. I am sure men might view me as a wimp or something less then a real man but right now but I just do not care. My mission is to get off the suboxone, then to take the tests to check my testostorone levels and deal with it.
Inactive
15 Oct 2011
This is very true. My borther had his testosterone checked & now gets injections for it. He cannot take viagra for men because of congestive heart failure, & the injections are working for him at 70. Hormones do play a big part in our sexualityl. I had a hysterectomy at 22 & got hormone shots & wow is all I can say, but as I have aged don't find the need as much plus I got phlebitis about 3 times from the shots. Have your hormones checked & your thyroid levels too. Good answer Coby...
LiverLips
12 Oct 2011
Dear Coby, bless you! One of the best things that you can do when suffering from depression is to try to communicate & express your thoughts & feelings & emotions & what's going on inside your head. It's extremely frustrating when your partner doesn't share any of that; they sometimes may start to feel excluded & unappreciated & sometimes even unloved.
My ex-husband had severe depression & most times he couldn't even look at me, let alone talk or be physical. The physical part of our relationship seemed to hurt him & give him pain & make him physically sick, yes, sick to his stomach! How do you think that made me feel? It was a very cold & austere period for both of us. It was also quite a learning experience for me.
litlmommag
13 Oct 2011
Coby and liverlips and all the other responses I'm sorry but children stopped me in the middle of typing and my mind went blank I do agree with everyone. It isn't that I don't have a wonderful love life cause I do but when a women tells her doc that she can't hit hieghts like she should the dr is like well maybe you just need to not be bored. They act like women can't have the same prob as men cause the differnce in equipment. I don't think a man or women should be embaressed or feel inadequate in their relationship from this problem. And I know their is other satisfaction found in trying to achieve and making each other fufilled. But personally I am 35 yrs old suppose to be at my prime and I don't wanna miss a thing. But honstly since I turned 30 I have had a huge decline in libido and hieghtened climax. I miss the climax...
crazed50
13 Oct 2011
Dearest Colby..I think u r more of man for admitting ur problem..to me it makes u more sensative kind hearted and a well rounded real man..dont know if ur married..if u r ur wife is a very lucky women..if single..ur just the kind of man every women wants ..dont know if we've talked with each other or not..but i would really like to get to know u better..maybe u can give me some advice on my grubby A of a husband... well just wanted u to know..if any men read about ur problem and think ur a wimp..its not true..they're the wimps..cause honey ur a real man and thats rare..and very special... really nice to here there is at least one out there... sincerely C50
Inactive
13 Oct 2011
Hi Jaime and everyone else!!
I just had a doc appointment and forgot to ask him this question!! GRRRR!!
His office is closed tomorrow, but I shall call on friday to find out.
I am suffering from lack of orgasms lately (God, am I embarassed!!! )
and tis getting annoying!
I believe tis med related, as I used to have multiples and spontaneous O's in my sleep even (God, the embarassment is now getting worse!!) so, what's a woman to do? I am going OFF of Prozac as of tomorrow!! I think that is my problem again, went off of it, things were fine, then back on, and things are NOT FINE NOW.
IF Viagra works for women, then I shall give it a try! I really miss the apex part of sex, got me girlz? Jaime, I am SO glad you brought this topic up, because I've been wanting to for two weeks now, just didn't have the ovaries to do so. Unlike me!!
After I speak to Dr. John, I shall post on Friday, promise goils !!
Love all of ye,
Lara
Inactive
13 Oct 2011
I bet this Q goes to two pages within a day, what say all of you?
lol
SandraLHoutz
4 Jul 2012
No need to be embarrassed :) We're all friends here! :)
gatekeeper64
13 Oct 2011
Inactive
13 Oct 2011
omg, Red Wine!! Thanx for the giggle gatekeeper, HILARIOUS!!!
litlmommag
13 Oct 2011
I'm sorry I really like sex every part of it. The emtional connection the holding hands the warm hug the laying in someones arms the look in someones eyes.. heck I can't watch my husband take his shirt off without being all gaga like a litl girl. Hense my name litl momma. Kind of like on here knowing that you can make someone else feel that good just gives me a rush. So if I can't have a multiple the satisfacation that I can make him is very rewarding to me. But I would love to know I can every once in a while be able to have that big o again and show him I am appreciating his efforts as much I as ireally do. And this has been b4 the medications 4 me. I mean I did have a hysterectmy and I have lots of med probs with the ms and things but I guess this is my prayer to God to bring back my old friend once again.
Coby416
13 Oct 2011
I read your last post and I think your approach will be just fine. If I were your husband and I knew you were at least trying I would be very please and work with you in every aspect. I'd try anything with you to help you through the hesitancy or the struggle. be patient. You seem to have the right attitude and I hope it all works out for you so that the end will be climatic.
You have my best wishes.
Thank you for the very nice comments Crazed and others. I am somewhat embarassed. I think I am sensitive and more then anything else I use to love sex. Airplanes, restaurants, you name it... I mean an entire day of foreplay, like out shopping, was not unheard of. Even at times alone. I just have not felt it lately. I need to see my Dr but I also think unless someone can tell me that they have no problem, the suboxone might very well be part of my problem. Before that the pain pills had to decrease the libido.
UNLVGRAD
14 Oct 2011
I was on subs for 9 months and had little desire to be intimate. Then when I went off the subs I noticed a change in being able to climax better without subs but the little desire still stayed :(
litlmommag
18 Oct 2011
Coby it sounds to me like you have tons of passion to me that's what love making is all anout any women would be lucky to have you now and when th meds wear of you have lots of passion and I'm glad you posted! Thank you for a mans insight
Inactive
14 Oct 2011
Hi gang,
I am on hold with my doc as I type this... arghhhhhhhh!!! OK, no answer, so I left a message, he should be all over my question like white on rice!!! He will call me back, to be sure.
I do think that my problem with the O is prozac, as I stated before. But I will get back to you asap!!!
And again, thank you Jaime for bringing this topic up, we all need to discuss this openly and without embarassment!!! (yeah I'm one to talk about not being embarassed, right??) ugh.
Love to all !!!
Lara
litlmommag
15 Oct 2011
Hi all I'm so glad you all have answered and wanted to talk thank you! I asked my husband what he thught he said you show me you love everyday even when we don't make love you you sat thank you to me for being here you give me the look like when we meant you satisfy me everyday! Then he added all the caos of everyday sometimes all we need to knw that we love each other as much or me than the day we meant. He's a sweety just like coby. Take care
SandraLHoutz
4 Jul 2012
Sounds like you have a wonderfully understanding hubby ... which can be so critical in times like this :) You will get through this with his help ... there are other ways to be intimate without full on intercourse ... just a thought :) Start with a nice massage and see how it goes?
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Be very careful what you buy in a sex shop, I think thats the last place I would buy a pill... It may have something to do with the meds you are on, please talk to your doc. Vonnie
I think if you're shopping for a lube or a toy at a sex shop, you can be confident that you're not going to get anything that would hurt you. However, I could not invest in any pill, or super sex growth hormone creams, etc. You don't know WHAT is in that stuff... and most of it is only designed to play to your fantasies and desires. Most lubes, water-based or personal lubricants are fine, whether they are from a chain grocery store or a sex shop. Just ask a clerk for a recommendation or if they have any experience with a brand or product. They'll be only too happy to educate you and make a recommendation. After all, they see all kinds walk into their shop and have heard it all before!
HAS ANYONE seen Jaime? I am very worried!!
Lara
My Wife of 28 years and I "love" olive oil. It's a great lubricant, cheap, no side effects, you can ingest it orally, and it's wonderful for anal sex. Harley Guy/Duluth, Ga.
My Wife of 28 years and I "love" olive oil. It's a great lubricant, cheap, no side effects, you can ingest it orally, and it's wonderful for anal sex. Harley Guy/Duluth, Ga.
KY YOURS + MINE will send you over the moon and back!! Two bottles blue for him and pink for her. I'm single and have been happy for years. I just use both oils, the pink is definitely magical, and the blue adds a subtle warm sensation. When mixed, POW!! And I am convinced you are suffering from severe sexual dysfunction side effects from your medications.