Non-Prescription Drugs That Have A Negative Effect on Female Sexuality

Written by HealthyPlace.com Staff Writer

Alcohol can impair female sexual arousal even before intoxication takes place. Source: Masters and Johnson on Sex and Human Loving page 521.

Addictive narcotics such as heroin and morphine caused 27% of the 85 female addicts surveyed to experience orgasmic dysfunction, and 57% to experience decreased sexual interest. The root cause of these problems is unknown do to numerous factors that could cause addicts to experience sexual dysfunction. The sexual dysfunction could even be the root cause for the addition. Source: Masters and Johnson on Sex and Human Loving page 521.

Amphetamines and cocaine can cause sexual dysfunction in men when used in large doses or over long periods of time. One would have to assume women would also experience sexual dysfunction under these conditions, do to similar anatomy and sexual physiology. Source: Masters and Johnson on Sex and Human Loving page 522.

Marijuana caused some women to report temporary vaginal dryness resulting in painful intercourse. Source: Masters and Johnson on Sex and Human Loving page 523.

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