I think so.
Is mental health linked to sexuality?
01/02/2013
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I do not have mental health problems but do think it is linked to sexuality.
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- Kira -
So there have been some recent discussions about depression and how it applies to masturbation, eating, etc. It got me thinking about how mental health pertains to sexual health. I've read a few articles that link certain mental illness to high
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So there have been some recent discussions about depression and how it applies to masturbation, eating, etc. It got me thinking about how mental health pertains to sexual health. I've read a few articles that link certain mental illness to high or low sex drive and wanted to see what the personal experience here has been. So if you have any type of mental health issues - depression, anxiety, mood disorder, personality disorder, etc - do you think it effects you sexually? If you don't have mental health issues, do you think mental illness and sexuality are linked?
Voting is private, but feel free to share experiences. I'm really interested in trying to find out if there is a link or not. less
Voting is private, but feel free to share experiences. I'm really interested in trying to find out if there is a link or not. less
01/02/2013
It definately has it's connects
01/02/2013
I have both depression and anxiety issues, though most of the time I can't tell if they're effecting my drive, or vice versa.
01/02/2013
Mm, sometimes my depression/anxiety gives me off days where I don't want to masturbate, but those are nights when I'm having episodes (pertaining to self-harm and multiple, back-to-back crying spells.)
Generally, I keep my depression controlled, even with medicine, so it doesn't quite impact my sexuality. Though now I wonder if my meds might be inhibiting me somehow, not to say that they don't for some.
Generally, I keep my depression controlled, even with medicine, so it doesn't quite impact my sexuality. Though now I wonder if my meds might be inhibiting me somehow, not to say that they don't for some.
01/12/2013
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I believe mental and physical health can, but don't always, impact sexuality.
Originally posted by
- Kira -
So there have been some recent discussions about depression and how it applies to masturbation, eating, etc. It got me thinking about how mental health pertains to sexual health. I've read a few articles that link certain mental illness to high
...
more
So there have been some recent discussions about depression and how it applies to masturbation, eating, etc. It got me thinking about how mental health pertains to sexual health. I've read a few articles that link certain mental illness to high or low sex drive and wanted to see what the personal experience here has been. So if you have any type of mental health issues - depression, anxiety, mood disorder, personality disorder, etc - do you think it effects you sexually? If you don't have mental health issues, do you think mental illness and sexuality are linked?
Voting is private, but feel free to share experiences. I'm really interested in trying to find out if there is a link or not. less
Voting is private, but feel free to share experiences. I'm really interested in trying to find out if there is a link or not. less
05/19/2013
I think so.
05/19/2013
I have mental health issues, but mine are cyclic, so the effects vary. It's not always positive or negative, and for the most part I try to keep it from interfering with any part of my relationship. I'm much too in love to let that happen
05/24/2013
Many depression medications negatively affect sexuality. Depression also negatively affects sexuality.
05/24/2013
I think sex is more mental than people realize. I also think people with conditions can either be better or worse off depending on the situation. Not saying that they cannot be good lovers...just may have a advantage or disadvantage.
05/24/2013
I do not have mental health problems but do think it is linked to sexuality
05/24/2013
I have mental health problems and it varies depending on the medication I am on at the time and other life factors.
For a while I legitimately thought I was asexual because I had 100% lost any desire for sexual contact of any type. When I stopped the medication I was taking, started something else, and coupled that with different types of sex, my desire returned. I am bipolar, and if a lot of stress is going on in my life it will trigger depressive episodes and I will lose my desire anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. But when I am in mania I can be a lean, mean, fucking machine. Almost to a dangerous extent.
When I am "normal" I am still an above-average sexual person, but my mental health can make that swing up and down for multiple reasons.
For a while I legitimately thought I was asexual because I had 100% lost any desire for sexual contact of any type. When I stopped the medication I was taking, started something else, and coupled that with different types of sex, my desire returned. I am bipolar, and if a lot of stress is going on in my life it will trigger depressive episodes and I will lose my desire anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. But when I am in mania I can be a lean, mean, fucking machine. Almost to a dangerous extent.
When I am "normal" I am still an above-average sexual person, but my mental health can make that swing up and down for multiple reasons.
06/21/2013
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