Non-sexually active ADD | ADHD Information

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(I know, too much info.. But it's relative to the topic at hand.)

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At "hand?"

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LMAO! I didn't even realize I'd done that!!! Too funny.

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(I know, too much info.. But it's relative to the topic at hand.)

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At "hand?"

I have a practically non-existant libido and haven't had sex for 16 years--nor do I especially miss it. Don't think my disinterest has anything to do with ADD or bi-polar (assuming I really do have both). Given the way sex was dealt with when I was growing up and the way I got "the talk," I'm guessing it has far more to do with that. Most of the people I'm friendly with--ADD, bi-polar, or not, seem to have pretty healthy libidos.

A decrease in libido is common, though, with many of the drugs prescribed for the various ailments that often accompany ADD--especially depression.

If a dulled libido is causing problems with a relationship, then it probably needs to be addressed. If not, I wouldn't worry much about it.

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LMAO! I didn't even realize I'd done that!!! Too funny.

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Good! Most delightful and funny when it's unintended and gets to be discovered!

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i have found that doing a lot of reading or studying makes my libido go up considerably. because this is easier to do while on the medication, the medication has the indirect effect of increasing libido for myself

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Hey I just went back to university this year and I agree with you 100%
I been studying the last two weeks for my end of semester exams, and because I told my girlfriend not to distract me till after exams I've been "rubbing one out" about twice a day if i study.

Its like, after a couple of hours studying I just can't study any more because I feel like I simply must 'take care of business' before getting back to work.

You put my mind at ease cause I've been feeling pretty perplexed as to the source of my current amorousness

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Its like, after a couple of hours studying I just can't study any more because I feel like I simply must 'take care of business' before getting back to work.

You put my mind at ease cause I've been feeling pretty perplexed as to the source of my current amorousness

Thanks for the reply. It is somewhat reassuring to know someone else is having the same problem.

I also had this dilemma in a job that required a lot of reading, etc. and there was really no opportunity for taking care of it other than just getting out of the office at lunch.

TheDog38522.8652662037On the topic of studying, guys with intellect have always been a turn-on. If they were studying I was turned on!

Well exams finished now so no more study for me.. strangest thing, I'm seriously in need of some kind of release, maybe it's cause I'm on holiday now or whatever.. maybe my girlfriend should hurry up and come over, a few hours of attention from her should sort me out good n proper hehe

On the subject of libido and ADHD Med, my experience is that my sexual urge has not changed. My awareness of the sexual reflex! has intensified. It is a new and very subtle experience. I have'nt any need for chemical assistance Hemm.

The time from initial stimulation to climax in shorter as a result. I will have to develop new method of increasing the time. Any of the males have this experience and if so how did they get a handle, on it. Hemm!

I have a small question, this may or may not relate to ADD/ADHD or anything, but is it normal to be ADD/ADHD and sometimes hyper but be non-sexually active? This ponders my mind several times a day at least. I'm not sure I understand your question. Do you mean be non-sexually active? or having no or low sex drive?Oops, I think I mean by having no or low sex drive. fukaiotaku38520.5391319444My wife and i are quite sexually active (i have always had a massive libido) and when i started taking Adderall XR, i was warned that it would lower my libido.

As a good proof that meds don't always work the way the doc's think, my libido increased even MORE..

I don't think sexuality has all that much to do with having ADD/ADHD by my personal experiences but, every person is different (thankfully)..

I know for a fact that taking birth control pills (hormone ones) tends to nullify the female libido, i have seen this in action various times.

Of course, the best way to get rid of libido is to cut the wedding cake ;)
Thedog- studying turns you on?! Now THAT'S WEIRD!!! lol

Elizabeth...I can't speak for myself, but if you are on adhd meds, some are known to lower the libido. If you are not, then I have no answer for you.

How about anyone else?I think that there are a bazillion factors that can influence a person's libido and I'm not so sure that one of them is whether or not they have AD/HD....Just my opinion.

yeah somehow studying doesn't quite do it to me either....hey garbagepilkid, ya stopped e-mailing me!

Arigatou (thanks in japanese) for all of your comments. I was just getting a little scared about what was going on. I'm not in an relationship right now, but maybe in the future. But on the otherhand, there's always room for cute-guy searching. ^_~

[QUOTE=GarbagePailKid]Thedog- studying turns you on?! Now THAT'S WEIRD!!! lol

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Am I actually the only one on this board that is effected by studying/reading?

When I was in college I knew a few others that had this dilemma

As an undiagnosed ADHD'er for 90% of my life, I was a complete man-slut. I actually feel ashamed of the fact that I have no idea how many women I've slept with.. And at 35 I still masturbate at least once a day. (I know, too much info.. But it's relative to the topic at hand.) So I'd say no.

A low libido is usually more a sign of depression or anxiety than anything else. Or maybe you turned gay? IDK..