This Pill Won’t Let Me Orgasm

Why we want to go off our antidepressants and what we can do instead.

Sherry Mayle
Nov 5 · 4 min read
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In my early twenties, I couldn’t orgasm for six months. Thanks, Celexa. Another time, my body broke out in a rash like I’d spilled red ink under my skin. Other side effects included rage so intense I’d have to rip pillows apart so that I didn’t end up on the news with hostages.

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west virginia hillbilly turned california stoner. comedy writer. one weird lady. sherrymayle.com

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