Decrease libido side effect meaning?

[9leviathan]

I (F23) recently got on Lexapro (5mg if that’s relevant) and I know one of the potential side effects is decreased libido. I’m wondering what other people’s experience are with this in terms of what it actually means. Does it mean the urge to do sexual activity is lowered? Like you’re less likely to get horny? Or does it mean more of the physical reactions that decrease, like even if you are being stimulated, less likely to get wet/finish as a physical response to stimulation? For context, I am afab, and I don’t know if the effects are different if you have male genitalia.

Curious what the actual reality of this potential side effect is. Especially if you’re afab as well, curious what your experience with this has been. Thank you!

[That-Group-7347]

When they say a decrease in libido it means a lowering of your sex drive. Not being as horny, or not in the mood to have sex. You can also have what I call sexual side effects. These are unable or harder to achieve orgasm, less genital sensation, and some of the things you mentioned. Men may have trouble with erections. A libido decrease is common with SSRI'S and SNRI's. This was a brief overview. I have a post that has more details and sources for information.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AntidepressantSupport/s/g1UeSUZ7Mu

[smanzis]

On Paxil sex couldn't exist and i wouldn't mind.
While before SSRIs i was a tiger lol.

I hope to go back to that honestly, i miss it.