Have any other women had a dramatic surge in their libido after quitting opiates?

[AlphaNV]

Today I'm 8 days clean from 50-90 mg Oxycodone daily for over 4 years. I am a 5'4, 100 lb woman, so I had a world-class tolerance. I was unprepared for what started happening on day 6; my libido came back with a vengeance (much to my husband's delight). I thought I was bored with marital sex. I had no idea it was the drugs, and as terrible as I've felt physically and emotionally this last week, I thought I'd never want to be touched again. I want it all the time and am having orgasms more powerful than even before I started taking Oxy. In all the reading I did to prepare for quitting, I've never heard of this.

[dominosarah]

First off Congrats on 8 days clean!!!  Now just enjoy the added pleasure that comes with no pills!  This is very common so all i can say is make sure you keep water on your nightstand, your gonna need it!!

[motye51]

LMAO!!!!  I only laugh because my sex drive came back x's 10 during w/d and afterwards.  I think because we've been numb for so long that we just start getting hit with tons of feelings that we haven't felt in a long time, and we don't know what to do with them.  I also found that "climaxing" gave my brain some relief!!!!  And while w/ding I was willing to do anything that made my brain feel better!  This is totally normal, and it will even out after a few months. The orgasm's are stronger because your less numb!  I totally understand this one!

[Kelcoo]

Yes I myself and have friends that this happened to.