Sex_and_the_Newly_Sober
AA suggests that you not get into a romantic relationship until you're at least one year sober, but that's not practical for those of us who are already in relationships. We still have our partners to think of, as well as ourselves.
For the first week or so, I had absolutely no desire for sex. I had flu-like symptoms, and wasn't able to sleep much at all. My girlfriend took it a bit personally, claiming that I wasn't really attracted to her because now that I'm sober, I didn't have a desire for sex with her. The antidepressants probably factored in, as well.
Now, at the start of the 3rd week, my sexual desire has returned with a vengance. My girlfriend is happy to discover that I'm fully capable of having sex while sober, and I seem to have a lot of extra "sexual energy" nowadays. I'll just say it: I'm horny all the freakin' time! I get turned on my attractive women at the mall, at work, who pass me in cars - everywhere!
I'm curious to know how quitting substance abuse affected your sex life...