I need some advice because I'm feeling incredibly confused and a bit disheartened. After a long discussion with my doctor about my issues with physical arousal (not desire, that's always been there), we decided that trying Lady Era was a logical next step. I was so hopeful, thinking this would finally bridge the gap between my mind and body. And on a purely technical level, it works. The physical effects are undeniable—there is increased sensitivity, blood flow, and my body becomes physically ready in a way it hasn't for years. The problem is, it's an outcome I didn't expect and don't know how to handle.
The physical readiness feels... separate. It feels mechanical. It's as if a switch has been flipped in my body, but my emotions, my mind, and my heart are still ten steps behind, trying to catch up. This has created a new and very strange kind of disconnect. Before, my mind was ready but my body wasn't. Now, my body is ready, but it feels detached from my emotional core. During intimacy, I find myself feeling like a spectator. I'm so aware of the intense physical sensations that I feel less emotionally present with my partner. The physical arousal feels like it belongs to someone else, like it's happening to me rather than within me. Instead of making intimacy feel more whole and connected, it has ironically made it feel less authentic. I thought this medication would synchronize my mind and body, but it feels like it has just created a different kind of misalignment.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is this something that gets better as you get used to it? Is there a way to mentally and emotionally "catch up" to the physical effects so that it feels like a unified experience again? I'm starting to feel like I've just traded one problem for another, and I'm not sure what to do next.
I'm going to re-read the technical details to see if I missed something. Maybe this resource can offer clarity: https://www.imedix.com/drugs/lady-era/ (https://www.imedix.com/drugs/lady-era/).