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What Causes Low Libido, Pain And Discomfort During Intercourse Post Withdrawal From Sertraline?

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Posted on Sat, 2 Jul 2016
Question: Me and my girlfriend had sex a lot when we first started dating. About everyday or more. She then started on a medication for her anxiety (sertaline) because it had affected her life so bad and I supported her to do it because her doctor said taking it for about 5 months or so, may reset her brain (not exactly what doctor said but I'm sure you get the general idea). When on sertaline, she had zero sex drive and couldn't really get wet. We rarely had sex during that time. It affected us really bad. She came off the medicine around april. Since then we haven't had sex very much and recently she says that when i try and finger her and rub her clit, it hurts and/or feels uncomfortable. I used to go down on her but she don't like that anymore, and she used to go crazy when i stimulated her nipples and now she doesn't like that either because she gets no excitement from it. I used to leave her breathless and shaking and now i feel like she hates it. She says to go slow and easy so i do and stimulate her and have been using lube. I foreplay with her a lot and tickle n rub her back and massage her and kiss her to get her going. But it still seems like she's dry, and its painful/ uncomfortable when i rub her vaginal area or insert my finger. My hands aren't rough and have no bad nails. She said it feel better my penis is inside of her but it feels good, but only for a short time. I used to go for anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour when having sex with her and she climaxed frequently. but now, she said it hurts after a short while. I (male-boyfriend) am 26 years old and my girlfriend who I'm asking about is a 22 year old female. we are both active. Any advice would be appreciated! I thought about talking to her about seeing a specialist about this. but doing my own research right now
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Answered by Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Continue with the sane care. Counselling will be of help

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here . I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your your concern . I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

1 ) First of all I would like to appreciate your kindness and care for your partner.

2 ) please do continue with the same compassion and understanding that you are showing towards her. Let not your sex life interfere with your love and affection for her.

3 ) You try to please her sexualy as she wants you to deal with her. This will help her to come out of her mental frame and be open for the relationship.

4 ) Good sex counselling and use of ample amount of time for fore play along with use of water bbased lubricant will be of help.

I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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What Causes Low Libido, Pain And Discomfort During Intercourse Post Withdrawal From Sertraline?

Brief Answer: Continue with the sane care. Counselling will be of help Detailed Answer: Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here . I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your your concern . I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1 ) First of all I would like to appreciate your kindness and care for your partner. 2 ) please do continue with the same compassion and understanding that you are showing towards her. Let not your sex life interfere with your love and affection for her. 3 ) You try to please her sexualy as she wants you to deal with her. This will help her to come out of her mental frame and be open for the relationship. 4 ) Good sex counselling and use of ample amount of time for fore play along with use of water bbased lubricant will be of help. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar