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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Phoenix AZ
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Phoenix AZ
Posts: 531
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Depression meds are notorious for sexual side effects, including the inability to reach orgasm as you mention. I took Paxil (another SSRI medication) a few years ago with the same side effect.
Are you seeing a psychiatrist that is prescribing the Effexor or a GP? A GP may just Rx the meds without exploring other options. In some people depression can be treated through talk therapy such as CBT, and they may be able to reduce and/or wean you off the meds. In any case you should discuss with the doctor who is prescribing the medication.
Meantime communication with your wife is critical. If you can’t climax through intercourse perhaps oral or manual stimulation will work.
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