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To answer your first question, yes, loss of sensitivity is a side effect for me (and I believe others) when using ED drugs. Sticking to the subject of sildenafil, keep in mind that it works best on an empty stomach and taking it with food can greatly reduce or eliminate its positive effects...

Don't overlook any other medications, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or supplements that you may be taking either in part or in combination as a possible culprit. Consider dropping anything that is non-essential for a period of time and allow your body the opportunity to reset. More dopamine isn't...

Like a lot of other members, I can pick up that you are very clearly experiencing anxiety that is causing a lot of suffering and standing in the way of more rational thinking. Anxiety is a big boogie man illusion. It feels real, but it's not. It's your body and brain reacting like there's a...

Compared to other antidepressants with horrible withdrawal symptoms, Wellbutrin has little to none. It's fairly low risk, but not no risk. I've not tried Addyi.

I've used Wellbutrin on and off numerous times over twenty years. It's no magic cure for libido in the long term. And honestly, what boost there is is really just a bit of dopamine induced mania masquerading as libido. Over time what mostly remains is irritability and a dampening of the normal...

Just wanted to add that I know from experience that trying to get a handle on depression and anxiety is like trying to hold on to one of those slippery water snake toys. Things may make us feel better for awhile but our bodies are constantly adjusting so it's always a bit of a roller coaster. If...

I'm going to put this here only as a preliminary statement and with additional time may make my own post about future progress. First and foremost, I am NOT representative of most the men on this forum. I have suffered with the disabling and debilitating conditions of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome...

Don’t overlook any supplements that you may be taking as a possible suspect.

My experience is that it improved all pain including joint pain and contributed with improved mood and mental health. I’m taking a break because I think it is having a negative effect on my sexual wellness which I already struggle with. I imagine that if you’re robust in that area, that it may...

I'm diabetic and have tried Metformin multiple times and it induces extremely intense fatigue. We're talking a complete bottoming out of physical and mental energy to the point of almost feeling suicidal. It's not a common side effect but when checking diabetic forums, I've found a few others...

I also went to a pulmonologist. While my breathing test was abnormal, it wasn't consistent with a serious pulmonary disorder and according to the pulmonologist, who seemed slightly mystified, said it may be mild asthma. If you've kept up with recent research, GERD has now been shown to be caused...

I just want to take a moment to thank you for your post because I have had the same problem for years and have only recently come to the conclusion that it is a GI related inflammatory response. Multiple expensive visits to the ER for shortness of breath and chest pains were no help whatsoever...

What is your reason for wanting to take 10mg daily? I've got severe ED and have tried 5mg daily, 10mg both daily and as needed, and recently 20mg every three days. Side effects I've experienced include reduction in orgasmic intensity, which I suppose might go along with some guys' complaints of...

I've had to stop supplementation of arginine and citrulline because they activate the herpes virus in me every time, once prompting an outbreak of shingles.

My role of thumb whenever something feels off is to always suspect the drug/supplement first. My personal opinion is to listen to YOUR body and ignore anything that talks about a problem not being a typical symptom or side effect of something. The fact is, it may be a one in a million chance...

Glad you were able to make the connection. My motto with strange symptoms is always suspect the drugs first. Always quite possible that a medication or supplement affects you in ways that are not common to the majority of users and it's important to be aware of their effects on your specific...

Anastrozol/estradiol levels aside, cessation of the antidepressant medication alone is enough to explain the feelings you're explaining. I have extensive experience with the use of antidepressants and what you have to understand is that your brain is constantly adjusting to changing amounts of...

There's a lot of criticism for pornography in respects to its potential effects on how men view women, a man's expectation of sex and sexual technique, and its influence on his masturbatory behavior and consequential ED. What's hugely overlooked is the opposite-that men and women see men in...

Consider being evaluated by a mental health professional for possible bipolar disorder. High libido can be a symptom of mania.

I tried it a couple of years ago. I don't recall the amount I used but I think it was the standard dose. Only seemed to work once and gave me the most sickening feeling of nausea you can imagine.

Rule #1 Always suspect the new drug/supplement. It's probably the saw palmetto. Look for a product that has no or less saw palmetto.

Recently tried cabergoline due to mildly elevated prolactin and loss of sex drive. Slight increase in libido but significant decrease in energy. Everybody's different but it wasn't worth it for me.

What you wrote isn't worth a serious reply. Talking to hear yourself talk at this point.

The fact that you refer to it as defiling oneself says it all. Notice it's never the chronic masturbators that try to moralize sexuality and force their beliefs on others.

Wow. You can spot chronic masturbators out in public? That's quite the superpower!

Hard disagree with the anti-masturbation NOFAP school of philosophy. Pro free expression of one's sexuality as one sees fit.

It's unfortunate for you, but aging and declining health does understandably affect someone's sexual desires. I can't blame your wife for being who she is at this stage of her life. But I do sympathize with you and understand the difficulties you're facing. Good luck to you.

No offense, but I think you're being overly sensitive. I saw some contrary opinions and comments, but nothing that would constitute a personal attack. It's not exactly every day that someone posts about medicating their adult son.

Odd.

My eyes.

I had a case of shingles brought on by arginine and citrulline supplementation (they can activate the latent herpes virus and cause outbreak of cold sores and shingles). I was somewhat "lucky" because my outbreak was on my scalp so I think it was less painful there than it would have been in...