Erectile Dysfuction Is No Joke: Viagra Can Help
You can do a Google search for “Viagra
jokes” and turn up over 30,000 webpages. But as most men
(and women) know, erectile dysfunction (sometimes called ED or
impotence) is no joke. Every guy has had a time where he cannot
have or sustain an erection. The flu, exhaustion, a long bout
of sex with no breaks, even other worries (work, finances, even
sexual performance anxieties) can affect erectile abilities.
For some men, though, ED can become a recurring
problem. Diabetes, high blood pressure, or clogged arteries can
reduce blood flow to the penis. ED can also be caused by physical
blockages (like prostate enlargement), hormonal imbalance, or
medications (like antidepressants). For about 20% of men with
ED, psychological issues may be contributing to the problem.
It’s important to realize that many of
these causes have nothing to do with age! If you are experiencing
problems with ED, it doesn’t mean you’re getting “old”
– think of it as your body signaling for a change!
Fitting Viagra Into the Picture
For many of the causes of ED, managing the underlying
illness or problem will be enough to improve sexual function.
In some cases, however, Viagra can help with sexual activity.
Viagra works on some of the muscles in your penis
that help control the blood flow (when we’re teens, the
control over these muscles isn’t always perfect which is
why erections would sometimes pop up at inconvenient moments).
Viagra encourages these muscles to let more blood flow into the
penis when the time is right. The effect can last up to four hours,
so taking Viagra the day that you would like to have sex will
ensure that it can work effectively for you. Don’t worry
that it will cause you to have an erection before you are ready
for one – it works in conjunction with sexual stimulation.
Viagra Does Not Increase Sex Drive
While Viagra assists with developing with erections,
it is not an aphrodisiac. In other words, it helps with the mechanics
but not sex drive. If you don’t feel like having sex, the
drug isn’t going to change your mind! Many men, however,
do find that as they feel more confident about their ability to
gain and maintain an erection they feel happier about being physically
intimate. Viagra can also have side effects; many are mild (indigestion
and flushing) but a few are serious, so make sure your doctor
gives you a list of things to look out for!
Mix and Match Safely
Because Viagra is a very potent drug, your physician
will ask you lots of questions before pulling out his prescription
pad. Because Viagra affects your blood flow, if you have significant
heart problems, history of stroke, or untreated diabetes or high
blood pressure, Viagra may not be the best match for your other
health needs.
Many drugs that affect your heart and circulation
can interact in very harmful ways with Viagra, so make sure to
take a list of all the drugs you’re taking with you when
you visit the doctor. Lastly, if you use recreational drugs, do
yourself a favor and speak frankly with your doctor – he’ll
keep it confidential – because some of these drugs (including
“poppers” or amyl nitrate) can be a fatal mix with
Viagra.
Are you ready?
If you’ve been experiencing ED you’re
ready to take the next step –see your doctor to find out
if Viagra is right for you!
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