Methadone and sex.

[Phluck]

I've been struggling with my addiction lately and I'm thinking of going on methadone. I want to stay on it as short as possible, really to just ween myself down to nothing. I think I have the willpower to avoid other opiates. I've been trying to find a job lately, but after spending the day scrounging together some cash, scoring, enjoying my shot... well, the day is pretty much over. If I had the ability to get some opiates in my system from the start, I'd be able to devote my time to becoming a prouctive member of society. Which would be nice. Naturally, I'm a little worried about methadone's intense withdrawals, but I think a nice, gradual reduction could work for me. I'm going to the clinic tomorrow to get some information.

My question is, what kind of effect does it have on sex? I actually kind of like the way other opiates have affected my sexual performance, if the dose isn't too high, I can last for ages. If it IS too high, I have trouble keeping it up. I've heard some people say that methadone kills their sex drive... but I've also heard people say other opiates do the same. So, is there anyone here who likes the way opiates effect their sex life that have experience with methadone? Is it roughly the same, as say, oxycodone?

[ZodiacKiller]

Well, I will say what I can as far as my personal experiences, but keep in mind that I've never been on methadone maintenance--I've only used it recreationally. That said, I will reiterate what I and others have said in the past: the withdrawal from methadone, for me, was intensely hellish, way, way, way, worse than the withdrawal from heroin, OC, percs, vics, bupe, any of 'em. And I've withdrawn from them all, more than a few times...So if you go the methadone route, please keep that in mind. Most people, and this is just my opinion, would rather stay on the methadone than deal with its withdrawal. And, as with any opiate, even if you do a slow, gradual taper, you gotta face some WD at the end. If you wanna play, you gotta pay, as has been said...

Now, as far as sex and opiates: as you probably know, I'm married, and me and the missus enjoy our dope together and suffer thru our WD together. Which is cool, I have a partner in, uh, crime, heheh. But it has adversely affected our sex life. Mostly in regards to frequency, definitely not quality. Both of us have diminished libidos. Considerably diminished. However, it hasn't affected our relationship, which is as strong if not stronger than it's ever been. Thing is, when we're on dope, we don't miss the sex. I know that probably sounds weird, but 'tis the truth. It's like the dope has replaced the need for sex. And medically speaking, that's probably not far from the truth...

So, basically, we have these little 'windows' of opportunity for sex. The window being, for instance, in the morning, when the dope has worn off and the withdrawal hasn't set in yet. That's when we'll use the opportunity to tear one off. And strangely enough, even though we have sex less frequently than we did before opiates, when we do have it, it seems intensely satisfying. Weird, huh?

But if I was a single guy, I could see how opiates would increase your staying power--your reputation as a hot, funky sex machine would become legendary. I exaggerate, of course, haha (or maybe not?). But I could also see how it would be a fine line between being able to go for hours and getting limp-noodle syndrome. Which wouldn't do your reputation any good at all, now would it? :rolleyes:

Anyway, these are only my opinions and experiences---I'm sure others may have different things to report. Anyway, good luck, stud-muffin Phluck---and keep us posted. Very interesting thread, even though it's been talked about before. Rock on.



ZK

[Phluck]

Yeah, that's what I've heard about the methadone withdrawals... but considering all the withdrawal I've put myself through, I figure a very slow taper should be closer to painless than a lot of what I've had to deal with already.

I was mostly curious as to how methadone compares to other opiates as far as sexual effects... from your post I'm assuming roughly the same, am I right?

[goagirl23]

Methadone wd's SUCK! Tapering was pretty easy for me, as I didn't enjoy the Methadone. Say goodbye to sex for a little bit.......

[ZodiacKiller]

I was mostly curious as to how methadone compares to other opiates as far as sexual effects... from your post I'm assuming roughly the same, am I right?

Pretty much, yeah, from what I've experienced.


ZK

[HistoryofMadness]

Yeah, 'done wd suck, but all wd suck, and at least you won't have to deal with it regularly when you're hustling to score...

As for sex, I didn't really have that much of a problem with having sex, but typically it took FOREVER to, uh, finish. Most of the time, I'd have to take matters into my own hands if you catch my drift. The point is, sex was do-able (no pun intended) and enjoyable, but not finish-able. It didn't really seem like such a big deal at the time, though.

But I'll reiterate what Z_K says, plan for mornings, or late night (a.m.) sex, or dose very very early and try to stay on a reasonably low dose, and you'll be fine.

Methadone is just like any other dope in that you have to adjust your life to some things around it. The good thing is, well, we all know what good things come from maintenance programs. Your life back for example.

I'm sure you're not thinking this, but I certainly would put maintenance before sex. At least its affordable, legal, and dependable. Worry about wd later. They'll be there regardless.

-H

[Zoop]

I can also attest to methadone's property of increasing the male endurance shall we say, but it does reduce the desire to have sex.

I have only used methadone recreationally too. One time, when I was in college, I had a bunch of methadone tablets (those roxane 10mg ones) and was dating this cute little chick. Well, we had gone out together four or five times and this particular night was going to be "the night." Went out for for some food and drank a few beers (she did not know that I was on methadone the whole night). USually I would drink a LOT, but on opies I am just not interested in alcohol. Anyways, we ended up back at my pad and nature took its course. It was freakin' amazing, and I'll remember that occaison for a very long time. Methadone made it possible.

[Phluck]

That's cool then. I've often enjoyed using oxy's with sex. I definitely know what you mean about it being difficult to finish, but that's not the worst thing. I was dating this girl once, and having sex with her was great. She didn't know I was using opiates though, and at one point I ran out. I was in withdrawal, and hanging out with her. I just told her I was sick, but she obviously wanted to fuck... I tried to avoid sexual activity, but we were laying next to each other in bed, and being in withdrawal, I got aroused pretty quickly, and she started playing with me a bit... and I went off in a matter of seconds. Normally I lasted a long time with her, but withdrawal makes orgasm almost instant. So I had to pretend I was as confused as her.

When I was opiated, there was even an incident where I faked an orgasm, 'cause I knew I wouldn't be finishing any time soon. While that's a little anti-climactic (so to speak), it means I'm able to focus on providing pleasure for her, and the better I can do that, the more I'll get invited back. I can always ejaculate on my own time, giving a girl an orgasm is pretty rewarding in itself.

Anyways... I went to the clinic today, and they took blood samples, a urine sample, and did an EKG. Unfirtunately, they'll booked up, and I won't be able to talk to the doctor until July 12. So I've got about 2 weeks until they actually start me on the program. Damn.

[madnesscult]

When my boyfriend was on methadone, he would go down to a Mexican clinic every 3 days at 130mg, and the first day or two, it would be really hard for him to actually come...I think it took almost two hours once (my participation only lasted 45 minutes) and he refused to give up because he said he felt so close. But anyway, the night before he went to dose again when he was starting to feel pretty shitty, he had the exact opposite problem and would finish really quickly. But he never had any problems with impotence (although he didn't ever have any when on heroin either).

[Coddfish]

methadone killed my sex drive. maybe once a month on it.:confused:

[Tar_Baby]

methadone killed my sex drive. maybe once a month on it.:confused:

Same here..I developed a bad methamp habit last year due to the fact that the speed made me horny and wanna fuck for days straight literally..but then I was using methadone and crystal meth everyday and the crystal almost killed me I wasted away and started getting delusional..very nasty drug

[freedomclub]

[QUOTE=madnesscult]When my boyfriend was on methadone, he would go down to a Mexican clinic every 3 days at 130mg...

Mexican clinic? Is he an American citizen? Please explain.

[Tar_Baby]

When my boyfriend was on methadone, he would go down to a Mexican clinic every 3 days at 130mg, and the first day or two, it would be really hard for him to actually come...I think it took almost two hours once (my participation only lasted 45 minutes) and he refused to give up because he said he felt so close. But anyway, the night before he went to dose again when he was starting to feel pretty shitty, he had the exact opposite problem and would finish really quickly. But he never had any problems with impotence (although he didn't ever have any when on heroin either).
It doesnt make it where you cant function..Rathert it makes it unappealing. Its kind of like looking at a plate of food after you just had an all you can eat buffett..But the pipes still work. Its a hormone issue really..It temporarily drops your hormones to the equivalent of a 99 year old man. But the levels return almost immediately after the methadone ingestion stops..Sex drive is first thing to return when WD's set in.