Quit smoking question concerning nicotine withdrawal and sex life?!
Question:
Quit smoking question concerning nicotine withdrawal and sex life?
I've quit smoking for 8 days tonight and I feel a little better as far as my energy levels go..... My question is that I get severe mood swings and it seems as I have no sex drive... I went out to eat last night with a beautiful girl that I plan on hooking up with but the past few nights watching adult videos I was unable to keep an erection... Ive been to the doctor and he gave me cialis for my problem that I've had but how severely does quitting smoking lower you libido... Id like to be able to have sex with this girl without having to take a stupid pill... does sex drive increase again ? after how long ? Will my circulation improve so I can maintain an erection ?? I'm dying over heeeere
Answers:
Man that is great that you quit...good job. Myself I have quit now for almost 12 weeks...and I know EXACTLY what you are talking about.
Do not worry. The quitting has not decreased your libido. The problem is that your body is going through withdrawl and you may experience headaches, stomach aches, sleep problems etc...my suggestion is that you just take your sex life easy for a another few days and see how you feel.
However, if you decide that you need to do something right away then I recommend talking to your doctor about a stop smoking drug. I am using Chantix and it is great.
Either way good job on the quitting and just hang in there the withdrawl will pass. Good Luck!