Sildenafil sex pills improve the blood flow gently in genitalia. But it will not equate to sexual pleasure in women.
Popping a magic blue sex pill in women with sexual difficulties improve the blood flow to clitoral and vaginal tissues. This in turn will help in sex by increasing sensitivity. But it may not help in increasing sex desire, arousal and orgasm. Clinical research on its effectiveness in woman experiencing sexual difficulties showed mixed results.
Definitely theses sex pills work with gentle blood flow improvement. But it may not equate to sexual pleasure in women.
When a man with good sex desire, but with erection problem and having no arousal problem takes a sex magic blue pill, he will get good penile erection. The erection which is an outward sign of arousal makes him much happy. He can feel the erection. Firm erection is enough for pleasurable sexual intercourse. This will make him a happy man.
But in women, in addition to improved genital blood flow sexual act needs many more factors to come into action. In women, sex desire and sex arousal is a more complex problem
Men are quick like light switch
Men are like a light switch in sex. In good health, when they think about sex or having a good sex partner, they get good sex mood and immediate erection. They ready for immediate sex act.
But in the case of women, it is not so easy. It is a complex process. Many more forces come into action like hormonal conditions, the quality of relationship, lifestyle and physical changes – menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause etc.
To make it simple, mental and physical arousal are two different things. Both men and women can be genitally aroused without any mental interest. It is a separate mechanism, which allows lubrication in women or blood flow to the penis in men.”
Low libido in women is a complex issue. It may be due to wide range of potential causes which range from relationship problems to hormonal conditions and many more. It has to be treated according to the individual. Generally sexual desire is not constant. It goes up and down over the years with menstrual cycle, pregnancy, lactation and menopause over the years. In addition family circumstances, relationship comfort, social life etc can affect their sexual desire. All women need not be affected with sexual problems. About 50% of women have the sexual desire problem. Medically it is known as HSDD – hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD).
Viagra is a licensed drug helps in men with erectile problem due to insufficient penis blood flow. It contains the active ingredient Sildenafil. By its enzymatic reaction, it relaxes the smooth muscles surrounding the blood vessels. Because of this relaxation, there is more space for blood. When more bloods flows in the penis blood vessels, it causes rigid, enlarged penile erection.
The same thing happens in the clitoris of female genitalia.
After taking these sex pills, there may be some negative side effects in both genders. The side effects may be headaches, indigestion, flushed skin, dizziness and diarrhea. In rare cases they can cause a heart attack, stroke. Sometimes in men there may be sustained painful penis erection for many hours, called Priapism. But these erection-related side effects won’t affect women.
If a woman experience issues with sex simply a sex pill may not work. The firstly and foremost problem may be dry vagina. This may cause painful sex and later on sexual dysfunction. In such cases using lubricant like KY Jelly or simply coconut oil will be more useful. Women should talk to their partner about how and why they are struggling to enjoy sex. Treatment by sexologist should be considered.
- Is there any equivalent sex medication like Viagra for women?
Dr. Vijayakumar did his MBBS in Kilpauk Medical College and later went on to Madras Medical College for his Master courses in Clinical Pathology. He underwent masters in Psychology and Yoga. Underwent Fellowship training in Andrology and Clinical Embryology by Prof Ariff Bongso. Did his PhD in Hormones, Yoga and Sexual problems. He has been trained by the Council of Sex Education & Parenthood International (India). He was the first medical professional to start an exclusive clinic for the management of sexual problems in Salem,Tamil Nadu in the year 1988. He has put up more than thirty years experience. He has offered professional help to thousands of persons especially newly married. Besides treating sexual dysfunctions, he is also an expert in treating pre-marital counselling.
Trekking and offroad jeeping are his other passions.