How Estrogen Affects Your Sex Drive!

[@nissutobor9078]

Tbh, estrogen hrt killed my sex drive at first. Not that it was very strong to being with. But then it came back stronger. It's improved my sex life soo much. Granted, part of that could be the fact I got a divorce/ started seeing new partners. My ex-wife and I were not compatible, even before my transition.

[@DRZPHD]

I gotta I I tink finding a right person may have a lot to do with it. Glad you are happy now.

[@nissutobor9078]

@@DRZPHD finding the right person, but also feeling more confident and in my body during sex. I honestly can't say how much of an influence the hormones alone had. But I do hear a lot of trans women report that adding progesterone helped bring back their sex drive. And I can't exactly contradict that in my experience.

[@BlackroseMagic]

My sex-drive first went up in the first weeks of HRT, then down for a couple of months (my Estrogen levels were way too low while my testosterone also went to zero), then back to a medium level (when my Estrogen finally arrived at a good level) and now is basically back to how it used to be since I also added Progesterone. :D Maybe my brain also just needed some time to re-wire itself?! My sex drive now (1y 3m on HRT) feels less "needy" and "immediate pleasure required" than on T, but is alive, kicking and really comfortable. :) That said: An no point was my sexual function ever compromised. It just needs a bit longer to get there sometimes, but me and my lovers don't mind at all. I also never had issues penetrating. So my take away is: Give your body and your psyche some time to adjust. And you can always fine-tune things with the right medical provider. Hope this helps someone because I certainly didn't know it could go like that wehn I started out!!!

[@boomdelted]

Transition removed male sex drive, the act changed really a lot to me even without hrt there's a huge mind game going on where I need to focus on the male type of sexual act to get off.

[@Tobini42]

October is my favorite month too! 🎃 Happy birthday 🥳

[@DRZPHD]

Thank you!

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

Me too, My birthday is Oct too 😊❤

[@FrozEnbyWolf150-b9t]

Mine as well. My birthday is right in the middle of LGBTQ+ History Month, just a couple days after the National Day of Coming Out, on a number most would consider unlucky.

[@SPTunnelMotor]

Same here 🍂🍁🍂❤

[@ghaesalmala6820]

thank you doctor z for making my transition phase more clear , that was a relly important topic going in my head 😺🌸

[@DRZPHD]

You're most welcome!

[@1Adventurerider]

I went from a raging animal to not wanting anything. And i do have mixed feelings about this as it has impacted a relationship.

[@JolieEnglish]

Same. Exactly the same. It makes me feel a lil worthless sometimes.... Tbh

[@1Adventurerider]

@@JolieEnglish I can relate

[@JolieEnglish]

@@1Adventurerider not sure about you, but the pro is.... Mentally/emotionally I feel more "stable" then before. Not completely better, but a little bit. How about you?

[@1Adventurerider]

@JolieEnglish I do feel more balanced in my thinking. But I went from being out of control with sexual desires to not wanting anything. This is now becoming an obstacle for an existing relationship and really make also feel completely inept. I would like to find a balance, but I also don't want to lose the gains I've made with my body. I'm frightened if my testosterone returns that my facial hair will also return. I've invested so much in electrolysis.

[@MC_Fractal]

Happy birthday, DR Z! I'm on topical estrogen and progesterone without blockers, so there's still a small amount of T still in my system. While HRT hasn't weakened or hindered my sex drive, it has altered it. Prior to HRT I experienced desire first, then arousal before release. On HRT, I now experience arousal before desire, reflexively, though now I'm very conscious of what my body tells me, and I schedule a block of time ahead to work off the tension that builds.

[@DRZPHD]

Thank you!

[@CG-yh6js]

I've just noticed the same! Arousal then desire... very interesting

[@madeline_alice]

i identified as ace before transition and had not had sex for decades. after going on hrt i started exercising down there as i read that it was needed to prevent shrinkage (an issue for future vaginoplasty). orgasms were completely different- more whole body starting with a head tingling, and were a lot more enjoyable. previously it was like a chore that left me emotionally tired and slightly depressed. hrt just keeps giving and giving ❤

[@kaydorbz]

I've been more sexually active since transitioning 😅. Go figure, when you can be yourself you tend to be more attractive to others. It works differently but definitely sexually active. I get to feel turned on in both a male and female way. It is possoble to get an erection but... very rare. Usually it is the 'butterflies" in the gut that spread throughout the body to where I feel like I am on fire. I am a bottom and I am interested in bottom surgery.

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

@@kaydorbz I feel the same but it is too risky . and I’m not satisfied with just one ,

[@joanelliott573]

I feel like that is similar to my situation as well. I never wanted to use the bits I was allotted but didn't know how to express that to my wife. So I just avoided her in that regard. But starting HRT and speaking with a therapist has allowed me to express myself easier. We have a wonderful relationship it's only getting stronger now.

[@marti7343]

I am MtoF trans and two years on HRT. My T level is near zero. I disagree with Dr.Z, for some people on HRT with low T that there sex drive has not been effected one bit. IMO, you still may have a strong libido, but you will see some change. My sexual preference has change and now I exclusively prefer men. I think this has affected what excites me and I am now more connected and interested in being with a loving partner. Romance is more important for me. In this sense, my sexual drive is more traditionally feminine. I still am able to get erections. Through I am not very sexually active, I have no interest in penetrating someone during sex and would rather be penetrated. I have felt this way since exploring my gender and accepting I am trans. I have bottom dysphoria. I more satisfied and happier now with my libido and sexual interest. This is my experience. As Dr. Z says, there are so many different ways trans women approach sex. I think part of it also is affected by age. However you approach it, if it is not abusive, it is just fine. Just do not think that if your sexual interests are different, you have simply lost something. You are likely to have gained much more.

[@davefitzgerald5334]

Yes it depends on the individual. My Libido is gone completely now on estrogen and blocker for 9 months. But I am happy. I love the chastity. I am now free of the TYRANNY of sex. Jesus is happy. God bless, Marisa

[@nattyboh9919]

Why do you type like this ?

[@RemyGriffinTrans]

Happy birthday. Over three years HRT. As a full time carer for my nan I wouldn’t get bottom surgery because there’d be no one to support her when I’m away. Knowing this I took the time to embrace my, as some people call it, GD. Before I went on HRT my drive was torturously high, it stopped for a while when I started it but now it’s at a level I’m happy with. Occasionally I go a couple of weeks without anything then sometimes it comes back to a point where the drive is back a couple times a week. I used to really loathe it, but I like it now, to a point where when it happens I’m like okay, cool. On finasteride, estraderm patches and utrogestan tablets.

[@brucifer6726]

Another beautiful song! Nice upbeat hopeful vibes.

[@FrozEnbyWolf150-b9t]

I'm aroace so I honestly couldn't have cared less about that when I started HRT. However, I also know that orientation can be fluid, and the change in perspective from transitioning can lead to discovering new things about one's orientation. I also know that the effects of HRT can vary from person to person. I suppose I'm in a wait and see situation, rather than feeling strongly one way or another.

[@coreyfoto]

I'm on blood pressure meds that cause ED, I'm at that age in life where my testosterone level is diminishing naturally, and being on estrogen even inhibits things more? I had to avoid testosterone blockers since they conflicted with my blood pressure medication. I've noticed 60% reduction in libido which is nice. Everything still works, but it just requires more stimulation than pre HRT; however, one side benefit is that orgasms seem more intense. It's interesting to know everyone has a different sex drive experience when transitioning.

[@vekkstar]

I have no libido and that is being not on HRT. However, I am going to begin it.

[@Tony-xs9qq]

Microdosing E impacted my libido even without a T blocker. I microdosed rather than taking a higher dose due to concerns about losing libido. Im now wondering if that is a mistake and i may infact have a higher libido by increasing E to achieve levels more in the range of a cis woman. Several times ive stopped taking E to have my libido return only to have the dysphoria return aargh....

[@BlackroseMagic]

In my experience when my E was finally high enough my libido returned in a strong, but softer, more feminine way. Even without any T. It took about 6 to 8 months. Since then all is good and even better now that I added progesterone. :) Good luck!

[@Tony-xs9qq]

​@@BlackroseMagicThankyou so much for sharing your experiences with E and libido. It confirms my thoughts about this and that I'm on the right track.

[@Tony-xs9qq]

​@@BlackroseMagicAlso good to hear progesterone helped. I started progesterone 100mg a month ago which has been positive so far.

[@BlackroseMagic]

@@Tony-xs9qq it took about two months on Progesterone before the effects fully kicked in. I hope you enjoy! :)

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

Great video. I never knew until today, that testosterone cream will assist with erections, while on estrogen. Thank you.

[@JolieEnglish]

It's nice to have a lowersec drive because you think and focus on other aspects of life... But it has affected my relationships with men, because now I don't have a high sex drive like them anymore. It is conflicting... I feel worthless sometimes because I'm never in the mood.

[@CG-yh6js]

What is your lipstick???

[@LilAliceehia]

I actually lost all desire of sex until I got on progesterone but it also could be why a lot of people seem like they're losing it is the fact that maybe bring chemistry what turns us on are totally different from what it used to be I'm an example of that I have more of a feminine stereotype of getting aroused unless like I used to cuz I used to just pop it up at any time but it takes so much longer now

[@des-trina]

I've been on feminizing hrt for a little over 6 months. My libido is gone (which is fine, since I don't have a partner, and I'm not currently sexually active), but my function is unimpeded. I try to use it once or twice a week in order to keep it from losing any size in case I become sexually active or decide I want a vaginoplasty.

[@zotha]

I'm in the camp where I had quite high libido before starting feminizing hormones and had that go down to almost zero. My function is still there (at least when it comes to erection itself) but desire for sex has nearly completely drained. I went from wanting sex 2-3 times a week to 2-3 times a month. I was a bottom before transitioning and that obviously hasn't changed. Would love to know any tips to work on regaining libido.

[@BlackroseMagic]

Do you have access to progesterone? It was really a game changer for me (and also made my boobs bigger).

[@J3wlz_88]

Upon starting HRT like my sex drive totally died like none now. I didnt have a whole lot to begin with tho. Now my T levels are around 10-15ish.

[@pillberry305]

Life not on testosterone is very very, very very different. My life is no longer driven by sex and anger. My sex drive was extremely high and now it’s nonexistent. Completely. I can still achieve an erection, but when I orgasm, literally nothing comes out! It’s a crazy sensation! I don’t know what I thought would happen but I didn’t have my money on absolutely nothing coming out lol my testicles have shriveled up into nothingness. I can’t even find them anymore. Medically, biologically, sociologically, this has been a very fascinating experience

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

So you are a Libra ♎️ too 😊 ❤❤❤ me too 😊

[@DRZPHD]

Hope a Scorpio.

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

@@DRZPHD that’s my brother !

[@deathguitarist12]

When i went on feminizing hrt, my sex drive plummeted, and honestly im happy about it. I can still pleasure myself and it feels amazing in wats i never expected, but frankly i dislike interacting with those parts of my anaromy so much, that this loss of drive was a relief. It does leave me in a very peculiar situation though. I cureently identify as aromantic and asexual. And have for quite a while. Even from a young age i had that bottom dysphoria. But the question thats been lingering in the back of my mind for a couple of years now (been doing transition long enough to consider myself post transition) is what if im not actually aromantic and asexual. What if its some messed up combination of dysphoria(asexual) and trauma(aromantic)? I literally have no clue how to even begin to answer this question. It is the deciding factor for me as to whether or not i will ever get bottom surgery. If i am infact aroace, then whats even the point of having such a difficult and challenging surgery? On the otherhand, wit if getting it would make me realize that i am not aroace and its just dysphoria. If i knew for sure rhat having that surgery would leave me no longer feeling asexual and/or aromantic, I would be signing up right away Ya know. And i dont know how to deal with this question and i havent been able to find a therapist who will even help me address it.

[@WingedEspeon]

Hoping to go on feminizing hormones soon. I hope it does decrease my sex drive, currently I feel it mine is too high and I would like to not be horny half the day every day. I would like to maintain sexual function though.

[@KCwatchesTV]

I started with a moderate sex drive (wanting to have sex 2 or 3 times a week at most). E and spiro have not decreased my drive. I do however struggle with sexual function now. Thanks for sharing info about how this can be addressed, potentially. I don't currently have a regular partner and I'm really enjoying the other changes from hrt.

[@Chloedawnknauer]

Not sure where I sit in the mix it gone on both accounts, just hoping it comes back

[@Djin707]

I suspect. Im transgender for years. And Sudenly awake in me. a powerful. desire. Let it. Know womans that . Im trans Why that happen?

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

Bcz it just happens 😊 I can’t explain my experience and transition either I just enjoy it ,😊

[@febrisalfie1649]

Isi he loss erection permanen?after take HRT

[@KamillaMirabelle]

I hoped for my sex drive to go to zero.. it did not move at all 😰 1 year in to HRT it is still there.. and that "erection problem" i am still waiting for too.. 😓 I am on T blockers my T lvl are 0.2 nmol/L 🥺

[@DRZPHD]

I am sorry to hear that since that’s not what you desire and your comment goes to show how it affects everyone differently.

[@KamillaMirabelle]

@@DRZPHD me too.. but the HRT has been quite effective in a positive way on every other expected outcome.. so i should not complain.. and just got my dosis of E raised by 50% because it was not high enough, my doctor said i should expect my breast to grow even more (i think they are fine already) 🥴 luxus problem i know.. And on top of that i'm 169 cm and petit in general.. so i am passing quit well too.. 😅 I am waiting for my SRS that will definitely Solveig the problem 😅

[@SofieSybella]

Here’s an anecdote for your records. I’ve been on feminizing hrt for 10 months now. First 6 months saw a drop-off of sexual desire. Last few months, however, I’ve been super horny. It’s driving me nuts, and really making my body related dysphoria worse. Testosterone is basically zero. Estrogen in the 200 range. -Dr. Sofie

[@colmonhs]

🙌🙌

[@michellemildwater1021]

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[@metatechnologist]

Trump first term "As your president I will do everything in my power to protect LGBTQ citizens" I can't post a link to the video but it's here on KZbin. Crazy, huh??

[@dean50133]

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[@kaydorbz]

@metatechnologist Meanwhile actively tried to kick them all out of the military *rolls eyes* Biden Administration gave an actual path for trans to serve. I think that says everything right there.

[@mati3473]

0.02% of the population perceives themselves as non-binary. Ergo we are completely irrelevant in society. Claiming an absurd amount of rights without obligations is at the very least sick. Certainly the greatest setbacks in quality of life come from the left side. Let everyone vote what they want. I am ashamed to put my desires before millions of people who do need rights and guarantees.

[@DRZPHD]

🙌

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

I am hesitant about sexual part of human being that important . Why ? I don’t want it to b an obsession or a kink ?😮 Why all relationship has to sexual ?😮 ❤❤❤

[@DRZPHD]

They don’t have to!!!!! You get to decide that! Many people have asexual relationships.

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

@@DRZPHD It is risky , both medically and psychologically, Love really f*^% you up!

[@azigayazigay3455]

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[@gradientcube]

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[@ameryllisalexander4634]

17 minutes of ymmv… -_-

[@Genevieve111]

My Libido took a nose dive after a few weeks being on HRT. No desire whatsoever. Happy Birthday Nataila... ❤ 🫂

[@DRZPHD]

Thank you.

[@Genevieve111]

​@@DRZPHD You're welcome...