Subjective effects of MDMA ('Ecstasy') on human sexual function
Aizenberg, D., Weizman, A., Zemishlany, Z.
This observational qualitative survey study (n=35) investigated the acute effects of ecstasy/MDMA on sexuality in a real-world setting and found that it enhanced sexual desire, satisfaction, female arousal, and orgasmic intensity, but also delayed orgasm and decreased erectile ability in 40% of the males.
Abstract
Methods: 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.Results: 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.