But evidence suggests that ecstasy actually impairs sexual performance. Some may desire sex, but be unable to perform. Taking ecstasy can lead to impaired erection and delayed orgasm. Others may enjoy physical contact in the absence of a specific hunger for sex. Whether you like to admit it or not, using ecstasy opens you up to the possibilities of drug use in general and access to a range of illicit substances. Ecstasy carries its own risks, and while addiction to ecstasy is not widely acknowledged, it can happen.