When I'm really depressed, I have absolutely no desire for sex of any sort any more. When I was younger, I think I was the opposite however. I would seek out sex with partners to try and escape my depression. Masturbation wasn't good enough, it had to be partner sex. I engaged in some very risky behavior back then, but somehow I survived.
Masturbation, Orgasms, and Depression?
08/18/2011
My boyfriend does, I never really thought about if I do, but I think so cause I just loaf around and therefore have more time for it! :p
08/18/2011
I can't)
09/10/2011
Orgasms help when I'm depressed, but the libido is typically gone. So usually it's a matter of going out of my way to become aroused, because I know it'll be good for me (masturbatin as a chore! Ha!) or my partner taking the time to make it happen.
09/10/2011
Very interesting question. I'd tend to agree that guys masturbate when they're depressed.
09/10/2011
Very interesting question. I find that if I'm mildly depessed, I masturbate or have have sex a lot more often. If I'm in a major depressive episode, my sex drive just dies on me. After all the response on here and thinking about it, I think I'll try masturbating more often in a major depression to see if it helps. I know it helps my mild depressions a ton.
09/10/2011
I have no interest if I am down or depressed
09/10/2011
I have not noticed any chanes in my masturbation habbits with different moods. (married male)
10/19/2011
I can't seem to find the 'urge' to masturbate while depressed at all.
10/19/2011
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Actually, I have no idea. Normally when I am sad I have a lot on my mind, but I don't recall whether I do or don't masterbate during those times. I guess I never paid much attention to that.
Originally posted by
SexyLilPixi
I had this conversation with a friend a while back & I'd be real curious to know what the statistics are on this. I'm not depressed currently. It's just for curiosity's sake.
He says that when guys are depressed, they ... more
He says that when guys are depressed, they ... more
I had this conversation with a friend a while back & I'd be real curious to know what the statistics are on this. I'm not depressed currently. It's just for curiosity's sake.
He says that when guys are depressed, they masturbate to ease the depression.
I said that I think it may be different for females because when I'm in a depressed state, I can't seem to masturbate. My thoughts become too consumed & I can't even fathom that escape.
It may not even be a matter of male or female, but just our own personal preferences & ways of dealing with things. Hence, this poll.
What say you? less
He says that when guys are depressed, they masturbate to ease the depression.
I said that I think it may be different for females because when I'm in a depressed state, I can't seem to masturbate. My thoughts become too consumed & I can't even fathom that escape.
It may not even be a matter of male or female, but just our own personal preferences & ways of dealing with things. Hence, this poll.
What say you? less
10/21/2011
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I can't when Im truly depressed. Im female.
Originally posted by
SexyLilPixi
I had this conversation with a friend a while back & I'd be real curious to know what the statistics are on this. I'm not depressed currently. It's just for curiosity's sake.
He says that when guys are depressed, they ... more
He says that when guys are depressed, they ... more
I had this conversation with a friend a while back & I'd be real curious to know what the statistics are on this. I'm not depressed currently. It's just for curiosity's sake.
He says that when guys are depressed, they masturbate to ease the depression.
I said that I think it may be different for females because when I'm in a depressed state, I can't seem to masturbate. My thoughts become too consumed & I can't even fathom that escape.
It may not even be a matter of male or female, but just our own personal preferences & ways of dealing with things. Hence, this poll.
What say you? less
He says that when guys are depressed, they masturbate to ease the depression.
I said that I think it may be different for females because when I'm in a depressed state, I can't seem to masturbate. My thoughts become too consumed & I can't even fathom that escape.
It may not even be a matter of male or female, but just our own personal preferences & ways of dealing with things. Hence, this poll.
What say you? less
10/29/2011
i never really even thought of it until you asked. i suppose i do it less when i am depressed (i am a woman.)
11/29/2011
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it really helps you feel better...atleast for a couple of minutes
Originally posted by
SexyLilPixi
I had this conversation with a friend a while back & I'd be real curious to know what the statistics are on this. I'm not depressed currently. It's just for curiosity's sake.
He says that when guys are depressed, they ... more
He says that when guys are depressed, they ... more
I had this conversation with a friend a while back & I'd be real curious to know what the statistics are on this. I'm not depressed currently. It's just for curiosity's sake.
He says that when guys are depressed, they masturbate to ease the depression.
I said that I think it may be different for females because when I'm in a depressed state, I can't seem to masturbate. My thoughts become too consumed & I can't even fathom that escape.
It may not even be a matter of male or female, but just our own personal preferences & ways of dealing with things. Hence, this poll.
What say you? less
He says that when guys are depressed, they masturbate to ease the depression.
I said that I think it may be different for females because when I'm in a depressed state, I can't seem to masturbate. My thoughts become too consumed & I can't even fathom that escape.
It may not even be a matter of male or female, but just our own personal preferences & ways of dealing with things. Hence, this poll.
What say you? less
12/09/2011
I don't think I ever have, nor would be able to, masturbate while depressed. I just don't see how it's possible because obviously I have to be in a "good mood" to get the job done. Hah
01/19/2012
Just can't do it.
01/19/2012
im female and cant
02/02/2012
i'm a guy and can't masturbate when i'm depressed.
02/02/2012
I can make myself do it when I'm depressed but it doesn't help. However, I have found that masturbating while stressed tends to make me feel significantly better
02/02/2012
I can't
02/05/2012
I'm a women and I do find that I don't normally masturbate as often when I'm more depressed than not, but I still do the deed.
02/08/2012
chemical reactions to counteract depression. ways to get reactions eating, sex, challenges, video games, shopping.
02/08/2012
I'm a fence sitter on this one. I have found that sometimes I'm so upset that the only thing that will help me is some self-lovin'. At other times I'm so upset that I can't even fathom touching myself. I tend to see that when I'm really frustrated a good orgasm will help me out probably because it releases some stress...
02/09/2012
I'm rarely feeling "depressed," but the times that I have felt extremely so, I cannot bring myself to masturbate, no. And I am a man.
02/09/2012
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I chose that I don't because you didn't have the 'other' option. It just depends on what is going on. If I'm stressed as well as depressed it does help to relax especially when I'm having trouble sleeping. But honestly I crave cuddling with my fiance and sex with him for the closeness and feeling secure.
Originally posted by
SexyLilPixi
I had this conversation with a friend a while back & I'd be real curious to know what the statistics are on this. I'm not depressed currently. It's just for curiosity's sake.
He says that when guys are depressed, they ... more
He says that when guys are depressed, they ... more
I had this conversation with a friend a while back & I'd be real curious to know what the statistics are on this. I'm not depressed currently. It's just for curiosity's sake.
He says that when guys are depressed, they masturbate to ease the depression.
I said that I think it may be different for females because when I'm in a depressed state, I can't seem to masturbate. My thoughts become too consumed & I can't even fathom that escape.
It may not even be a matter of male or female, but just our own personal preferences & ways of dealing with things. Hence, this poll.
What say you? less
He says that when guys are depressed, they masturbate to ease the depression.
I said that I think it may be different for females because when I'm in a depressed state, I can't seem to masturbate. My thoughts become too consumed & I can't even fathom that escape.
It may not even be a matter of male or female, but just our own personal preferences & ways of dealing with things. Hence, this poll.
What say you? less
02/09/2012
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That's a horrible side effect of antidepressants!
Originally posted by
Taylor
I usually feel better after masturbating and definitely use it as a brief escape when I'm feeling depressed. It may not take me from feeling depressed to being super happy, but it does ease things a bit for me and works better than any medication
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I usually feel better after masturbating and definitely use it as a brief escape when I'm feeling depressed. It may not take me from feeling depressed to being super happy, but it does ease things a bit for me and works better than any medication I've ever been on.
I was actually very frustrated when I was put on antidepressants because I wasn't able to have orgasms at all. To me it wasn't worth it because I know orgasms make me much happier than the antidepressants ever could. less
I was actually very frustrated when I was put on antidepressants because I wasn't able to have orgasms at all. To me it wasn't worth it because I know orgasms make me much happier than the antidepressants ever could. less
02/11/2012
I could not masturbate while depressed and even when i have which is unusual, it may feel good but i say i can get more depressed after
02/11/2012
I am female and suffer from depression. I do find that I masturbate when I'm depressed, but I'm not sure it helps my symptoms. Sometimes it's just nice to have something to occupy your time instead of being anxious/depressed.
02/26/2012
Sex causes depression among other things for me. So, if anything I avoid it.
02/26/2012
I can't masturbate while depressed or sad. I just can't get in the mood. If I can't get in the mood, then there's no point.
03/04/2012
Usually I can't bring myself to masturbate when I'm down. However, every now and then I'll have times when I'm sad and the thought of masturbation crosses my mind, and I just go straight into it without thinking. While I don't think it gets rid of the bad feelings entirely, it does help to distract me from them for a little bit and I usually feel calmer when I'm done.
03/23/2012