Subjective effects of MDMA ('Ecstasy') on human sexual function.
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.
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Geha Psychiatric Hospital, Petah Tikva and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, P.O. Box 102, Petah Tikva 49 100, Israel.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006213:Hallucinogens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000139:chemically induced*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000139:chemically induced
D006213:Hallucinogens; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine