Posted by JohnL on November 17, 1999, at 3:07:46
In reply to sex enhancing drugs?, posted by bobbi on November 16, 1999, at 20:37:11
> i am looking for a drug or vitamin that will enhance sex drive for women!i saw a ad on tv about a drug called ener-x that is for that purpose,and smoking marijuana also enhances the sexual mood,but that is illegal!please submit any ideas you have
Hi bobbi. Over the years I've had so many sex problems on ADs that I've read up on lots of herbal sex enhancers. I found them to be mildly helpful, but usually the AD anti-sex power is just too much to overcome. With a low dose or no dose of an AD, I can see how these herbs could work real well.
The only FDA approved drug for sex is Yohimbine. It is prescrip, mainly for erection probs, but has been reported to be of benefit to women as well. The AD Wellbutrin was almost marketed once as a sexual stimulant, before attention was focused on it as an AD instead. In a clinical study it was shown to have prosexual effects in 70% of people who tried it.
With drugs or herbs, weeks of use are necessary. I don't know of any immediate sex stimulaters, other than Viagra. Some women have tried their husband's Viagra with positive results. In any case, they all (except Viagra) involve weeks of use for an effect, and any one may or may not work in a particular person. Just like anything else.
Choices in the herbal arena are many. Gingko Biloba can enhance sexual function in all phases (desire, libido, ability). There's Maca Root. The potency wood Muira Puama is highly touted. Also Damiana, Oat Straw, Tribulus, Nettles, and Yohimbe (the tree bark Yohimbine is derived from). There are others too. I think the most popular ones are Muira Puama and Maca Root.
The amino acid L-Arginine is also used for both men and women.
Some companies make herbal formulas with a variety of all these ingredients. I saw one called Libido Blast. Touchfire His and Touchfire Hers. Male Response. Others. Try doing a search on the mentioned herbs and you'll find a host of websites with interesting reading to learn more. There are plenty of things to try. You'll just have to browse around in a search to learn more about what's available. But some of the names I've mentioned will point you in the right direction.
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