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Viagra is not an aphrodisiac, and it is not meant
to be used as an aphrodisiac. It is a prescription
drug that is used to treat erectile dysfunction
or impotence in men.
Viagra does not increase sexual desire nor does
it heighten sexual pleasure. It only improves
sexual performance by helping the blood circulation
to the male sexual organ. It helps to cause an
erection, but does not cause it itself. Indirectly,
Viagra does enhance sexual performance, but ultimately
does not cause it. Aphrodisiacs on the other hand
are substances that make a person feel and have
sexual desires.
Generally speaking, aphrodisiacs are substances
or drugs that encourage and heighten sexual desires.
They help to heighten an orgasm and the sexual
responsiveness between two people. In many ancient
tribes substances like, belladonna, datura and
henbane (all are plants) were used to heighten
the sexual experience.
Presently Vitamin E, Ginseng, Yohimbe, Oysters,
Mandrake plants and Chocolate are some of the
foods and herbs used as aphrodisiacs by many.
Medications and substances like L-Dopa and Pergolide
Mesylate, used to treat Parkinson's disease; Quaalude,
Apomorphine, Nomifensine and Bupropion, anti-depressant
drugs; Clomipiramine, Fluoxetine; and Chinese
Chan Su also claim to have some aphrodisiac properties.
Although many researches and studies have been
conducted on aphrodisiac substances and herbs,
the FDA has yet to approve any drug as an aphrodisiac.
More research is still needed to determine the
effects and efficiency of aphrodisiacs on the
human body. Take the case of Yohimbe, a well-known
powerful aphrodisiac. Although scientific research
has proven that this herb is a natural sexual
stimulant, it has serious side effects. Some people
have died taking these herbs and substances.
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