Dr. Marty Klein Health issues affect our sexuality in a variety of ways, including hormones, chronic pain, stamina, depression and body image. One of the most common health issues affecting our sexuality is prescription medication. If you're not sure that a drug is affecting you sexually, ask your mate. Don't jump to conclusions if you have one or two disappointing sexual experiences. Treat your physician with respect by asking your questions.
Most medications have side effects.
When these are minimal or trivial, we ignore them. But some side effects are major. And when they affect your sexual functioning, ignoring them is difficult. The most common unwanted effects that drugs have on sexuality involve reduced desire, limited arousal and inhibited or impossible orgasm. In fact, physicians don't even discuss it much with each other, although issues like Viagra and AIDS are beginning to change that.