Subjective effects of MDMA ('Ecstasy') on human sexual function

Z. Zemishlany; D. Aizenberg; A. Weizman

doi:10.1016/S0924-9338(01)00550-8

Subjective effects of MDMA ('Ecstasy') on human sexual function

Z. Zemishlany^*, D. Aizenberg, A. Weizman

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Abstract

Sexual function following 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, or 'Ecstasy') consumption was subjectively evaluated in 35 healthy recreational users (20 men and 15 women, aged 21-48 years) with regard to four major domains of sexual activity: desire, erection (lubrication in women), orgasm and satisfaction. Desire and satisfaction were moderately to profoundly increased by MDMA in more than 90% of subjects. Orgasm was delayed but perceived as more intense. Erection was impaired in 40% of the men. It seems that MDMA impairs sexual performance, in spite of enhancement of sexual desire and the perception of greater satisfaction.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	127-130
Number of pages	4
Journal	European Psychiatry
Volume	16
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0924-9338(01)00550-8
State	Published - 2001

Keywords

Dopamine
Ecstasy
MDMA
Serotonin
Sexual dysfunction

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