Medications, Sexual Side-effects, and an inability to orgasm

Sex Problems for Women

I am a 19 year old female and I have been sexually active for four years. I have had sexual encounters both in and out of a relationship. I am comfortable masturbating and have been doing so for years, yet i have NEVER orgasmed. Up until recently this never bothered me; I always assumed with more practice it would happen. Recently I have become bothered with my inability to orgasm. I have been told psychological issues may be the source of my problem. I don't think this is the case though. I have always felt very comfortable sexually. I have never felt pressured or regretted any of my sexual encounters. I don't feel guilty or awkward about my sexuality and I am very comfortable with my appearance. I have always been with partners that are kind and understanding. In fact, most people I have been with try really hard to please me, putting my pleasure ahead of there own. I have never had trouble pleasing anyone but myself.

Some people wonder why I even have sex if I cant orgasm. I enjoy sex, really i do. I have plenty of sex. Its fun and it feels good, but something is missing.

I was thought to have suffered from depression and ocd and have been on antidepressents since elementary school. Recently my doctor has figured out I may have been misdiagnosed and changed my diagnosis to ADD (this has been difficult and weird for me) and i have started taking Strattera. I am aware that many of these medicines cause sexual side-effects. Could my inability to orgasm be one of these sexual side-effects? If so, is there a solution? I must note that there was a three month period that I was not medicated and I still could not achieve orgasm. Recently when I try to masturbate it doesn't even feel that good, it feels pretty neutral. I am going to buy a vibrator as soon as i get the chance. I wish I could see a sex therapist but I don't think that's an option for me right now. My parents would not be thrilled.

Please, I really need help

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Nothing to worry about

For now there is nothing to worry about. Not having an orgasm at this stage is quite normal, so do not let your sexual pleasure and satisfaction be spoiled by other people's opinions. You do not need to see a therapist at this point.
Some anti-depressant medication interrupts the ability to orgasm, and in your case it would not be clear whether or not this is so.
The important thing is to enjoy what goes well, and not stretch for something your body will learn to do in its own good time.

sex doesnt feel like it used to

I mentally want sex but now body is not working with me. My predicament has gotten worse, sex is not very physically enjoyable for me anymore. My mind gets aroused and I cant wait to have sex but now it is not pleasureable for more than 10 seconds. I am shocked by this sudden change in my body's reaction to sex. I want to sync my body and my brain.