Viagra can change your sexual life

Viagra. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How effective is viagra for erectile dysfunction?
A: Viagra works in about 80 percent of men with performance anxiety and in about two-thirds of men with other types of erectile dystunctu in. It cannot, however, solve potency problems related to emotional or relationship problems.

Q: Is there anything like viagra for women?
A: Not yet. But there is much ongoing interest in finding ways to help women who have low desire, difficulty achieving orgasm, painful intercourse, or inadequate lubrication.

Q: How well does viagra work for men after surgery for prostate cancer?
A: Not so well. It''s worth a try, but at best only half of these men will be satisfied with viagra.

Q: Are there other treatments for erectile dysfunction if viagra doesn''t work?
A: Yes! Among the other effective treatments are injections, external vacuum devices, penile implants, and even hormone treatments for some men. Men who fail viagra should seek treatment trom a specialist in the field, usually a urologist.

Q: Is viagra dangerous?
A: No. viagra is remarkably safe.

Q: What about all the stones that viagra causes heart attacks and deaths?
A: There was considerable misinformation about this when viagra first became available, and the media scared a lot of people with their stories. viagra has now been extensively Studied, and there is no evidence whatsoever that viagra is bad for the heart or that it causes heart attacks or deaths.

Q: Is there anyone who should not take viagra?
A: Men who take nitrate medication tor the heart should never take viagra. This includes men who have been prescribed nitroglycerin but don''t use it much. Nitrates taken together with viagra can severely lower die blood pressure. Men with heart disease who do not take nitrates can take viagra safely.

Q: Are nitrites a problem?
A: Nitrites are different from nitrates and are perfectly safe. They are found in many smoked foods, such as hot dogs, salami, and smoked Turkey. They have no interaction with viagra.

Q: My doctor prescribed nitroglycerin for me a few years ago in case I get chest pain, but I''ve never used it. Can I take viagra anyway?
A: I strongly recommend against it. Sexual activity might cause you to have chest pain, and you will then he strongly tempted to take your nitroglycerin. If you really never use the nitroglycerin, ask your doctor whether you still need it. It your doctor gives you permission to throw it away, you can then safely use viagra.

Q: What are the side effects 1 might experience taking viagra?
A: Viagra side effects can be annoying, but none is dangerous. The most common are headache, stuffy nose, flushing of the face, and upset stomach. About 3 percent of men notice a blue haze for a few hours.

Q: What if viagra doesn''t work?
A: It is important to remember that there are other effective treatments available. As my colleague says, "If you own a penis, we can give you an erection." Go see a specialist in sexual dysfunction, which is usually a urologist.

Q: Why didn''t viagra work for me?
A: The usual reasons are that the medication just isn''t strong enough to overcome the problem, or it wasn''t taken properly, or your problem is psychological.

Q: My partner and I usually have sex in the evening, after dinner. What can I do to avoid the delayed absorption of viagra with food in my stomach?
A: Take viagra thirty minutes or so before the meal. The beneficial effects of viagra usually last for four to eight hours afterward.

Q: What does viagra do to a man with a normal erection?
A: Many men have no noticeable change. But some find that the penis is indeed harder, and others will he able to achieve a second or even third erection more easily af''ter orgasm.

Q: What happens to women who take viagra?
A: So far, the studies have not shown much benefit tor women. However, some women with poor blood flow to the vagina, because of pelvic surgery or radiation, may lubricate better by taking viagra, which may make sex more pleasurable.

Q: How do the new erection pills compare to viagra?
A: It''s too soon to tell.

Q: How long does viagra work?
A: About four to eight hours for most men.

Q: How far ahead for intercourse should I take viagra?
A: Some men have benefit as early as twenty minutes after taking viagra, but the optimal effect usually occurs at one hour.

Q: Is viagra only for older men?
A: Viagra is a good treatment for men of any age who are having difficulties with erections.

Q: My wife and I are struggling a lot, and our sex life has dowmhill. Will viagra help?
A: Viagra helps blood flow to the penis. It is not a solution for relationship issues, unless those problems stem directly from a sexual problem.

Q: Is viagra useful for young men whose impotence is due to anxiety?
A: Yes.

Q: Is it dishonest to take viagra?
A: Not at all. But the more important and serious the relationship, the more important it Is to be open and honest, including being truthful about medications or other things that influence "performance."

Q: If I am just dating casually, should I tell my partner I''m taking viagra?
A: I don''t believe you have to reveal everything ahout yourself to someone you''ve only recently met. However, I would strongly urge any man to tell his partner about viagra use as early as possible in a developing relationship.

Q: Will viagra increase my sexual desire?
A: Not directly. viagra works on the penis, not the brain. But many men do rind themselves more interested in sex if their erections are better and more reliable, and viagra may there-tore increase libido in this way.

Q: How can sex be spontaneous if I have to plan ahead with viagra?
A: Spontaneity is a problem for men with erectile dysfunction, and viagra doesn''t really solve this problem very well. But many men do respond within twenty minutes if viagra is taken on an empty stomach, and there is no reason that foreplay can''t till that time. Research is being done to find ways to make these types of medications act more quickly. For now, penile injection therapy or a penile prosthesis may be a better treatment choice if more spontaneity is desired.

Q: Will viagra make me want to have sex with everyone?
A: Only if you already want to have sex with everyone.

Q: Will my husband start chasing after younger women if he starts taking viagra?
A: Only if he already wants to be chasing after younger women.

Q: Is viagra an aphrodisiac?
A: No.

Q: Will my partner feel differently about me if I take viagra?
A: Viagra can often restore the sex life for a couple who has stopped having sex because of impotence and can thus bring back physical intimacy to a relationship. This is almost always very positive.

Q: What if I don''t have a problem with erections and take viagra only to improve my sexual performance? Will my lover feel differently about me if she discovers I take viagra?
A: The risk of secretly taking viagra is that your partner may fear you are being dishonest with her in other ways too. For this reason, it is best to tell your partner about viagra use is early as possible.

Q: Does viagra ever help relationships?
A: Definitely. Sexual problems can create stress in relationships, and this may be greatly improved with viagra in many cases. This in turn may help some couples be able to enjoy each other more.

Q: Can a man be too old to take viagra?
A: Can a woman be too old to buy shoes?

Q: Is there any way to avoid the headaches that I get with viagra?
A: Headaches can often be avoided by taking the usual treatments, such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. either just before or at the same time as viagra.

Q: How often can I safely take viagra?
A: Once a day.

Q: Will viagra become less effective if I take it often?
A: No.

Q: Will I become dependent on viagra if my own erections were okay to begin with?
A: Not physically. But some men may feel that they are adequate lovers only if their penis has the extra firmness they get by using viagra, and they may then be reluctant to stop taking it.

Q: Will viagra make me gain weight?
A: No.

Q: Will viagra make me more attractive?
A: No.

Q: Can a woman tell it I''ve taken viagra?
A: A woman who has read this article might be suspicious if your face and ears become bright red and you complain about your headache, stuffy nose, and the blue haze you see around lights. Otherwise, there''s no way for her to tell.

Q: Do older women resent it when their husbands take viagra?
A: Some older women have never learned to enjoy sex or have medical conditions that make intercourse unpleasant. These women are often relieved when their husbands develop impotence, and they may be unhappy if viagra rekindles sexual interest in their mates. But many women of any age will be thrilled to be able to enjoy a physical relatioaship with their partners once again.

Q: Can anything bad happen if I stop taking viagra?
A: No.

Q: Will my partner think I''m a jerk or a nerd because I need to take viagra?
A: Most women will happily accept a man they truly care for, regardless of his human frailties. Being open about one''s need for viagra should not be a problem it there exists a bond of warmth and affection. But women don''t like to feel duped and are likely to think poorly of a man whom they discovered is taking viagra secretly in order to impress them.

Q: Will I be able to havesex all night if I take viagra?
A: Guys who can''t climb a flight of stairs without huffing and puffing shouldn''t expect to be able to have an all-night sex romp, even with viagra. The heart and lungs will quit long before the penis does. If marathon sex is the goal, I recommend aerobic exercise training.

Q: What can we learn from viagra?
A: Viagra has provided us with a window with which to see the wonderfully complex nature of sexuality and human relationships. As a medication, it has proved highly effective at restoring sexual function to many men with a physical cause for their erectile dysfunction and has oven proven to be an enormous hoon tor men who suffer from performance anxiety. Somewhere along the way, though, we have latched onto viagra as it it were cure for whatever has railed us in ourselves and in our relationships. So many men have taken viagra in the hopes of solving deep-seated psychological problems or sticky relationship conflicts, only to be sorely disappointed This is the viagra Myth. The answers to our most difficult life problems cannot be provided by a little blue pill, no matter how powerful the medication. The path to personal growth almost always requires hard work, in the form of self-examination, honest communication, and acceptance of oneself and others. It is inspiring to be a witness to that kind of growth. Yet thanks to my patients, I find myself inspired almost every single day.