Amphetamines And Sex: Illicit Drug Use May Cause Erectile Dysfunction ...

Amphetamines affect the central nervous system and have a neurotoxic effect on the brain — both of which play a part in controlling and facilitating sexual function. Previous research has found that amphetamine abuse can cause a wide range of changes in sexual functions — subjects reported side effects that included enhanced sexual desire ...

Stimulants - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

They also induce aphrodisiac effects in many users. ADHD treatment commonly uses a combination of dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine, as well as pure dextroamphetamine and lisdexamfetamine. ... The general mechanism of action of amphetamines is the induction of catecholamines, specifically norepinephrine and dopamine. These catecholamines ...