Dating Again Was Great — Until the Side Effects Kicked In

The Mental Loop

Here’s the thing about being single and dating while on SSRIs: nobody prepares you for the side effects. You don’t want to have “the talk” about your meds on a third date, but you also don’t want to look like you’re not interested.

It’s not a confidence issue. It’s chemistry. My doctor explained that SSRIs increase serotonin was great for mood, not so great for dopamine and sexual function. Basically, my brain was relaxed, but the rest of me had trouble catching up.

I tried timing doses differently. I tried supplements that promised “natural testosterone support.” I even tried those cheap “enhancement” rings that pop up on social media…All were either uncomfortable or useless. One used an adhesive patch that stuck to my back (no thanks). Another came with a phone app. Seriously, how does that help? Most were made to look the part, but not actually work.

I didn’t want to go on ED meds because I was already balancing prescriptions, and mixing isn’t a good idea. Plus, I didn’t want another thing to “plan for.” Dating
should feel natural, not clinical.

Finding Eddie

One night, after another frustrating experience, I searched “ED treatment safe with SSRIs. ”That’s how I found Eddie by Giddy®.
 

The first thing that stood out was that it’s a Class II Medical Device, not a cheap ring from China. The more I read, the more it made sense. Eddie works with your physiology, naturally, not chemically. No negative side effects. No waiting for a pill to kick in. Just a
wearable device that helps maintain blood flow naturally.
 

Honestly, it felt like the first thing that respected both sides of the equation, the mental and the physical. I ordered it.

The First Time

I was nervous, not going to lie. The packaging was discreet and the setup was simple, two tension bands, solid feel, medical-grade materials. It didn’t look like a medical device or a toy, just something thoughtfully designed.

I was seeing someone new at the time. We’d been out a few times, and things were progressing past dinner and small talk. Before using it with a partner, I wanted to be sure there wouldn’t be any surprises. I’d read that some men try Eddie solo first, so I did the same. It was easy to use and helped me get comfortable with how it worked. It was easy to put on and didn’t pinch.
 

When I finally used it with my partner, it felt effortless, no hesitation, no awkward delay. It worked exactly how it should.

For the first time in months, I could just be present, confident, and in the moment.
 

The Confidence Shift

What surprised me most was how much it affected my confidence. Not just in bed, but overall. Knowing I had something reliable changed the whole dynamic. I wasn’t anxious or overthinking. I could flirt, connect, and enjoy being in the moment again.

And because Eddie is drug-free, I didn’t have to worry about side effects or interactions with my SSRIs. It’s just a smart design doing what it’s supposed to do.

The next morning, I remember thinking, Why didn’t my doctor mention something like this sooner?

If This Feels Familiar

If you’re on SSRIs and dealing with sexual side effects, you’re not alone — even though it feels like it sometimes. You don’t have to quit your meds or fake your way through it. You just need something that works with your body, not against it.
 

For me, that’s Eddie. It’s not a pill. It’s not a gimmick. It’s just smart, medical-grade engineering that helps me stay confident, and connected, no matter what my brain chemistry is doing.