Friday, July 2, 2010

Antidepressant medications and Sex Life


Our world today focuses on "quantity sex" not "quality sex", we are more tripped when we hear of people who either sleep around or have more than one sex partner - we are all the more elated when we hear of group sex or orgies - yes, we have become that crazy about quantity. To prevent depression, anxiety and panic attack, you need a qualitative sex life that is both pleasurable and meaningful.

When you think about it, antidepressant medications often interfere with our joy of living. Here are just two examples why people turn to herbal treatment for depression. The first one is that they may interfere with libido or sex drive and a large number of patients experience sexual dysfunction. Secondly they may actually increase suicidal thoughts and or behavior especially at the beginning of the treatment. The most effective and popular herbal depression remedy on the market to-day is Gingko Biloba.This is not only good for depression but can also improve the flow of blood to the genital area. It improves memory and because it improves circulation all round, it can enhance brain performance. It is also an excellent antioxidant. But just one herb is hardly going to resolve herbal treatment for depression. The brain chemical serotonin is responsible for not only our good moods but also our sex drive and appetite. Any treatment whether herbal or just simple lifestyle changes can have a profound effect on our serotonin levels.

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