Viagra: truth and myths

If we say the word “pharmacy”, then your mind will probably give out the association – “medicine”, but if we say “Viagra”, then a little awkwardness and blush come to mind. In this article, we will debunk the most popular myths about the most famous drug that was awarded the Nobel Prize, and in the history of discoveries, Viagra ranks third in importance after X-rays and antibiotics! What is the success? 

What is Viagra

Like many things in our world, the purpose of Viagra was revealed completely by accident. After all, this drug was conceived by Pfizer as a heart drug that would promote blood flow to the heart muscles, lower blood pressure, and get rid of angina pectoris.
The developers only wanted to serve for the benefit of humanity by reducing the development of cardiovascular diseases. But the case “smelled” roasted at the stage of clinical trials. The experimental men noted that the drug did not improve the work of the heart in any way, but their sex life sparkled with new colors. The subjects refused to return the drug. After research, it was decided to start a mass production of a drug that would help get rid of erectile dysfunction. And at the stage when the world learned about the existence of Viagra, there was a lot of speculation and even misinformation about what it is and “what it is eaten with”.

Myth # 1 – If you add Viagra to a man, he will crave intimacy.

This is certainly not true. And to explain this speculation, you need to understand how the drug works. It is based on sildenafil, which is responsible for increasing blood flow to the male genital organ and for the occurrence in case of arousal of a long and high-quality erection. Viagra has proven effective in men with problems with potency and erectile dysfunction, can improve the quality of sexual life and return full-fledged vivid sensations from intimacy. But the pill itself is not capable of provoking sexual desire or arousal. That is, if you pour Viagra on a man who does not plan to enter into intimacy, the declared effect will not come and he will not run after you. With good intentions and the right actions, the effect of Viagra occurs within 30-60 minutes after ingestion.

Myth number 2 – Viagra works the same for everyone

Not true. Viagra is marketed as a drug to eliminate impotence and erectile dysfunction. It will not have any effect on a healthy person. It will not work even with thrombophlebitis, vasoconstriction and other diseases with serious circulatory disorders in the body. You should not expect the effect of Viagra and with a low level of testosterone in a man, with defects in the inner lining of blood vessels and with atherosclerosis. In addition, even under the influence of alcohol, the pill is unable to provide the long-awaited effect.

Myth number 3 – Viagra is intended for men of age who have obvious problems with potency.

It is not true. Viagra is allowed to be taken by men from the age of 18, in cases where there are even minor deviations with an erection. Often there is a problem when a man is easily and quickly aroused, but the quality of an erection decreases after a while. 

Myth # 4 – Viagra is a medicine that, if used regularly, can restore male strength.

It is not true. When you want to cheer up, you take a cool shower and heavy on coffee. But they do not provide a cure for constant drowsiness and lethargy. Viagra also acts as “doping”. Continuous use should be agreed with a specialist, because the pill also has contraindications. 

Myth # 5 – Viagra has no effect on a woman.

This is partly true. The instruction says that the original Viagra is intended exclusively for men. The effect on the circulatory system and the stimulation of blood flow to the genitals during intimacy in both men and women is the same. Therefore, we can only make the assumption that the pill will affect the woman, stimulate the flow of blood to the pelvic organs, which, if a woman is excited, will increase the quality of intimacy. However, there have been no reliable studies in this area. So you should not abuse and experiment, because there is a large selection of special tools on the market that can solve specifically women’s problems of a sexual nature.

Myth # 5 – If one pill didn’t work, you need to drink 2.

It is not true. And never do that unless you want to end up in an intensive care unit. The fact is that the active substance of Viagra affects the cardiovascular system, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract. To abuse such drugs for the sake of the “wow” effect means knowingly putting oneself into the risks of dangerous consequences. In addition, after taking 1 tablet of Viagra, it is not recommended to use such substances and preparations for the next 24 hours. You should not use Viagra at all if you:

• Used other nitrogen donors. They are very often used by athletes during the training period. Remember, if you are using another nitrogen donor, then a potency enhancer is not needed.
• Use steroids. Steroids improve the synthesis and perception of Viagra by cells, as a result, it should be used in half the dose or not taken at all.
• Alcohol abuse. Of course, a glass or two of wine at a romantic dinner will not have a significant impact. But large doses of alcohol when combined with Viagra can lead to serious consequences, up to and including a heart attack.
• Take medications to increase blood pressure regularly.

Myth # 6 – Viagra can help if erectile dysfunction in men is caused by psychological problems.

This is partly true. And this statement applies not only to men. So if there are problems in the intimate sphere, you should honestly answer yourself to the question of whether stress is to blame for this. Sometimes unjustified workaholism and excessive anxiety about the past, present and future can provoke problems in the intimate sphere. Perhaps even Viagra will be powerless here. In other cases, problems with potency can be caused by diseases of the genitourinary system, chronic vascular diseases. Therefore, the use of Viagra in this case should be justified.

We are sure this article was useful to you and now you know a little more. Please note that this article is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement. We do not urge readers to self-medicate, but are based on publicly available and official information. There are contraindications, we recommend that you consult with a specialist. Be healthy!