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Exercise improves sexual function in women taking antidepressants: results from a randomized crossover trial.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:In laboratory studies, exercise immediately before sexual stimuli improved sexual arousal of women taking antidepressants [1]. We evaluated if exercise improves sexual desire, orgasm, and global sexual functioning in women experiencing antidepressant-induced sexual side effects. METHODS:Fifty-two women who were reporting antidepressant sexual side effects were followed for 3 weeks of sexual activity only. They were randomized to complete either three weeks of exercise immediately before sexual activity (3×/week) or 3 weeks of exercise separate from sexual activity (3×/week). At the end of the first exercise arm, participants crossed to the other. We measured sexual functioning, sexual satisfaction, depression, and physical health. RESULTS:Exercise immediately prior to sexual activity significantly improved sexual desire and, for women with sexual dysfunction at baseline, global sexual function. Scheduling regular sexual activity significantly improved orgasm function; exercise did not increase this benefit. Neither regular sexual activity nor exercise significantly changed sexual satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS:Scheduling regular sexual activity and exercise may be an effective tool for the behavioral management of sexual side effects of antidepressants

SUBMITTER: Lorenz TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4039497 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Exercise improves sexual function in women taking antidepressants: results from a randomized crossover trial.

Lorenz Tierney Ahrold TA   Meston Cindy May CM  

Depression and anxiety 20140301 3


<h4>Background</h4>In laboratory studies, exercise immediately before sexual stimuli improved sexual arousal of women taking antidepressants [1]. We evaluated if exercise improves sexual desire, orgasm, and global sexual functioning in women experiencing antidepressant-induced sexual side effects.<h4>Methods</h4>Fifty-two women who were reporting antidepressant sexual side effects were followed for 3 weeks of sexual activity only. They were randomized to complete either three weeks of exercise i  ...[more]

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