I didn't really enjoy sex until I started taking adderall so no you're not the only person to have this side effect. Luckily, i'm still young so my boyfriend is very happy about it.
My doctor, who prescribes the med, says it's because of one of the chemicals produced by the med that is present in the body. So probably those who notice a decrease in their sex life are receiving too much of this chemical while we didn't produce enough of it naturally.
This does not mean that it is not the right medication, thank god.

I was beginning to wonder if anyone else had experienced this though.

I've been taking it for over two years and adderall has made my already intense sexuality something now almost overwhelming. I'm not complaining at all. I'm very sexual to begin with and the medicine has enhanced the drive, the performance and mostly the extent of the sexual fuel as in the fantasies. I've been kinky all of my life but adderall has seemed to just given the kink some rocket fuel.
I'm luckily involved with people who are usually as focused on the sexuality as I am...But I also masturbate a lot and enjoy that even when i'm not doing it because i'm "dateless"
i channel the darkness into mostly creative art and writing and I also explore sexual psychology to understand that my fetishes aren't indications i'm a deviant...I'm simply more in touch than most of us get
adderall otherwise has made me explore who I am..And I like being that person..
Don't feel alarmed the adderall is making you something you're not..Quite contrary I think it makes us have a chance to actually be who we are

Yes, yes, yes -- I too thought I was the only one with a seriously increased sex drive that coincided with taking adderall. Although the guy i'm seeing doesn't mind my appetite (even though he doesn't know it comes from a pill), there are times I feel strange for wanting sex as much as or more than he does. I'm just glad to know that there are other people whose libido has spiked the way mine has...I can only hope that if I am still on this drug for an extended amount of time, it won't numb my sex drive in the long run.

Just wanting to comment on the sex drive subject. Like alot of things pertaining to adderall it will do one thing for someone and totally the opposite for the other, but it does indeed change sex drive from one end to the spectrum for some and back for the others.

Some people wont like sex when not on adderall and therefore become numb to it. It is more of a state of mind than a chemical change that brings this about.

I say this in many of my post but I am going to say it again. Be careful how you use adderall, you should not base your operation around it.

Some of you will be like ok what this guy is calling everyone an addict lol.No, I am just stating the very obvious that alot of people whose post I read are at high risk of substance abuse or already are abusing.

True story.

I wonder as your persception could be off taking the drug? My DH used to be sensitive caring but shy. He is now emotionless except for anger outbursts. At first it helped his social anxiety but now he just sits in front of the computer. He used to love the small stuff, but now doesn't even notice. I understand that you want to be better, but is being better really being you? just my 2 cents....

This really intrigues me... I have searched all over for other experiences regarding sex and taking adderall. My gf and I both have scripts for xr... I've noticed that when taking adderall my sex drive is enhanced not only in that I want to have sex more, but I need the sex to be more intense and I guess for lack of a better word... kinky or just out of the ordinary. We've had nights where we have litterally had sex until 5-6am. I find that my erections are stronger... even though I don't have any problems there anyway. Something else that is interesting and worth noting is that while we are able to have sex for insane amounts of time... I am also able to ejaculate multiple times without actually having an orgasm. It is weird and at first we had no idea what was happening. We would be having sex and all of a sudden things would get super wet, but I didn't have an orgasm and it wasn't the same kind of wet that happens when she has one. We actually like it like that, but it is something that got our attention and were wondering why this happens. I would worry about it if I was a guy and my gf wasn't on birth control. Also, ejaculation at the end of the night is intense and much stronger with more fluid than normal.

I'm sick of hearing and reading about what people are saying about adderall. SHUT THE FRIK UP all of you! its a prescription medication for psychological disorders. its not some rave drug. gah daing. just because youve heard of "few" people abusing it and going off the top with it doesnt mean thats what it's purpose is! jeez! a medication is a medication, its not anyone's business except the prescribed person's. im serious, ive taken this med for years, i havent experienced any of the crud you guys are saying about it, all of the med bashing yall are doing is mainly out of spite and really bad assumptions and it kind of sounds like maybe yall have some kind of hypochondriac issues towards certain meds. every type of med has some media hype on it. adderall has a lot because its a class II controlled substance, big frreekinging deal. if schitzophrenia or diabetes or arthritis medications had CII written on its label they would probably have the same med bashing hype like adderall does, but it doesnt mean the meds are bad, its just that people are very negative and like to 'hate' on things they dont know too much about. stop hating and bashing these medications. just because the word amphetamine has a very miniscule irrelevant background and/or history does not mean anything, adderall is ONLY derived from amphetamines.. its not meth and its not something to get high off of and it doesnt destroy everyone's life. so shut up and if you want to bash on something how about you get all the facts and stop blurting out your useless opinions and stop trying to "scare" everyone.

I think if you really need to be on adderall because you have adhd or are learning disabled the drug will lessen your sex drive. But those of us that abuse adderall, myself included, might notice that the drive is still low cause it's a prescription and those usually kill sex drive, but once you are...in the act, it's enhanced, to say the very least.

it's a damn amphetamine, makes you into an animal in bed...simple as that

Adderall makes me horny also. Its like an uncontrolable urge and if I cant have sex I will masturbate for long periods of time. The other day I masturbated for four hours. Adderall makes the time go by so fast and I couldnt get off, but it felt good, so I kept going. My girlfriend took it and it did nothing to her except do 4 weeks of school work in a single night.

One of the side effects is supposed to be decreased libido so what?

off topic - I smoke when I drink and it also makes me want to smoke cigarettes. Wierd.

GVLaker06, I have the exact same problem. I thought this stuff was supposed to lessen the sex drive but for me its just the opposite. I skip class because Im in sex chatrooms and the time flies and I miss half my classes. This is ok once in a while and it wouldnt be a problem if I were more determined to just stop with things related to sex, and make myself do other things I need to, but it shouldnt be this way. I can also study for 31 hours straight and only stop to beat off or go to the bathroom. The funny thing is, it is much harder to get an erection though even though I have more of a sex drive. Me and my girlfriend will have sex for maybe and hour and a half, or two hours and usually we get done in about half an hour. The reason this happens is because I cant keep a strong enough erection until im in the zone and really going hard at it. But everyday I take this stuff, ill get off around maybe 10 to 12 times and its really starting to get old. I need it for school and it really helps. But I wish these sexual side effects were not there.

I Started taking adderall a few days ago and was extremely surprised at the increased sex drive. I am not usually a sexually active person, but now it is all I can think about, and not just normal kinds of sex I want it really rough and kinky. My husband is shocked in a good way about my new appetite, I just hope he can keep up with me!!

It seems to me that too many people are drug dependent; drugs are substances which can be hazardous and they accumulate in our bodies and can cause irreversible changes at times!
This is too freaky, it's a world of zombies out there!
People should start handling their emotions, not anaesthetizing them with drugs.

I think you should do some research because Adderall is for Attention/Focus..it is not an antidepressant! There are so many things in this world that are hazardous and accumulate in our bodies causing irreversible changes...how about pesticide on our food? Hormones in meat and preservatives in almost every food now days. Some people actually need medicine and they do not need to be talked down to or called zombies by judgemental people like you.

I didn't know that it had any sexual side effects one way or the other. I recently noticed in an increased need to orgasm. As a woman this can be difficult to bring up at the doc's office. lol It mostly happens when I'm sitting down and working on the computer. I don't get it. But it happened shortly after taking this drug and I have never experienced it before so it's really a no-brainer. It's almost annoying for me though.

lol... the stuff makes me horney as hell. only problem is that I end up spending hours looking at "other things" like an adderall enduced sex zombie rather then studying. No complaints though.

and to the stupid b**** who said that adderall should not be taken like how we are all talking about it on this site, shut the f*** up.... some people do have to take it for the prescription and still like to have sex while on after they are done with what ever they are taking it for. i mean are you really that prude that you wouldnt have sex in the middle of the day just because you are on some amazing drug that you think people take just to have some rave like experience. come on grow the f*** up

i have been taking 20mg a day (5days on,2off)for the last year.I was extremely horny for the first 7 months,but i feel numb now.I do not abuse this med.I detox weekly,and keep my bodys Ph balanced.I drink distilled water-10-12 8 oz glasses per day.I am fit and workout 4-5 days a week.My mind is sexual,but my body is not responding,and have had difficulties achieving orgasm.I can normally have multiples,and now can not have one!I cut back my dosage to 10mg a day,but still no improvement.....this is weird-and freaking me out!!!Please help

I am so glad that Im not the only one! I started taking adderall 6 years ago and instantly noticed a increase in my desire for sex and a MAJOR change in my fantasies. I started wanting to do very dangeous things- like expose myself to strangers and want to have multiple partners in motels. Many times I actually drove around for HOURS in my car late at night. Thank GOD that none of those thoughts came to fruition. That only happens to me now if i take more than reccommended dosage.
WOMEN! BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS DRUG! ESPECIALLY IF YOU COMBINE IT WITH DRINKING