Sex may be pervasive in our popular culture, but conversations about it are still associated with stigma and shame in Indian homes. As a result, most individuals dealing with sexual health issues or trying to find information about sex often resort to unverified online sources or follow unscientific advice from their friends.
To dispel widespread misinformation about sex, News18.com is running this weekly sex column titled ‘Let’s Talk Sex’ every Friday. We hope to start the conversation about sex with this column and address issues of sexual health with scientific insight and nuance.
The column is being written by Sexologist Prof (Dr) Summary Jain. In today’s column, Dr. Jain is all you need to know about the little blue pill called Viagra, its side effects, onset of action, and more.
Some of the most commonly prescribed and popular drugs on the market belong to a drug family known as phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors. But you probably know them better by the name of Viagra (sildenafil). This little blue pill is really only meant to be taken by men who have erectile dysfunction (ED). But nowadays, we are seeing more and more young men asking for Viagra without any risk factors for ED without knowing its side effects.
This is making them dependent on drugs. Men who take drugs for longer and bigger erections may find that they actually develop ED without the drugs.
What is Viagra?
Viagra (sildenafil) is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. Viagra cannot cure or aggravate ED sexual desire, Instead, it relaxes the muscles and increases blood flow to cause an erection. Manufactured by Pfizer, Viagra is a brand name for the generic drug sildenafil citrate for the treatment of sexual impotence. Sildenafil may also help treat pulmonary arterial hypertension.
This medicine is most effective when taken on an empty stomach 30 to 60 minutes before sex. It is effective for four to five hours or more if you have mild to moderate erectile dysfunction.
How does Viagra work?
Viagra works by inhibiting the enzyme which is responsible for making the blood flow through your body gender when you are sexually aroused. Specifically, Viagra inhibits the phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) enzyme.
Before we discuss this in more detail, it is important to explain how erectile dysfunction occurs and the role of PDE5 in this process. Erectile dysfunction, or ED, occurs when the PDE5 enzyme prevents enough blood from flowing to your corpora cavernosa (the erectile tissue that helps facilitate penile erection) when you’re stimulated.
For men without erectile dysfunction, PDE5 plays a general role in loosening the penis after sex. However, in men with erectile dysfunction, the actions of PDE5 can make it difficult or impossible to remain erect and erect during sex.
By inhibiting PDE5, Viagra eases blood flow to your penis, allowing you to remain hard during sex. It also reduces the risk of blood flowing back from your penis during sex, which means you are less likely to lose an erection than usual.
This makes Viagra a highly effective treatment for erectile dysfunction in most men.
Viagra may not be as effective for people with certain conditions. If you are sick, tired, or intoxicated you may not get the full benefits of Viagra. Liquor Can make the side effects of Viagra worse and potentially make erectile dysfunction worse.
How long does Viagra last?
How long Viagra will last depends on several factors. Dosage, age, and overall health are some of the factors that can affect how well Viagra works and lasts for someone. The average dosage of Viagra is 25-100 mg, taken 30 to 60 minutes or four hours before sexual activity.
For adults over the age of 65, the recommended dose is 25 mg. Many older adults have a slower metabolism, which means that a lower dose may last longer for them than a younger person taking a smaller dose.
Take Viagra before sexual activity, as it takes time for Viagra to be absorbed into the bloodstream. It is unlikely that Viagra will help you last longer during intercourse. However, some men may experience multiple erections depending on their metabolism while Viagra is in their system. Once it starts working, Viagra usually lasts for four or five hours. If you experience an erection that lasts longer than this (priapism) or is painful, it may be time to seek medical advice.
What are the side effects of Viagra?
Like any medicine, there is always the potential for side effects. Here is a list of some of the most common Viagra side effects that you may experience:
• Lightheadedness
• Headache
• back pain
• runny or stuffy nose
• Indigestion
Serious side effects that require a person to call their healthcare provider right away include blurred vision, loss of vision, fainting, dizziness, chest pain, difficulty breathing, difficulty hearing, ringing in the ears. , rash, pain when urinating, painful erection, or an erection that lasts for more than four hours. In extreme cases, Viagra has caused heart attacks in people with prior heart conditions.
Check if it’s Right for You
Ask your doctor if you are healthy enough to use Viagra or other ED medications. Make sure you know the side effects. Tell your doctor about any other medicines you take. And, by the way, an erection lasting four hours is not a good thing. It is painful and dangerous.
Viagra and other phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors are great drugs for the right men. They can induce an erection in over 80% of men with ED. Many millions of men have used these drugs safely and properly. But if you don’t have ED, you don’t need them. If you’re concerned about ED, talk to your doctor.
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