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June 2, 2009 in Features
Pricey sex pills don’t live up to advertising
Q. My wife and I are active, healthy seniors, but we would like to add zest to our slowed-down and lagging sex lives. Initially, I spoke with our family doctor, who prescribed Viagra, Cialis and Levitra.
Viagra provided excellent results only the first time I used it. After that, it mostly gave me a headache, stuffy nostrils, warm jowls and flashing blue lights in my eyes. Levitra was the most effective and least offensive of the three, but they all took away any spontaneity. I had to take the pill and wait to see what happened.
So, we responded to a sex-pill ad with an order for three bottles of male sexual potency pills containing amino acids, horny goat weed, maca, ginseng and kola nut extract to be taken twice a day with meals. The ONLY result, after 45 days (well beyond the suggested 30-day trial period), was the painful $150 lump gone out of our family purse.
My question is: Do these promotions, potions and concoctions EVER work for anyone? Are they always a scam, with no benefit to anyone but the sellers? There was NO change in my libido or the other male sex organ benefit promised in the ad.
A. Your results are probably typical. Some of the ingredients in this preparation (ginseng, maca and horny goat weed) appear to increase the body’s production of nitric oxide. So do the prescription drugs Cialis, Levitra and Viagra.
NO helps blood vessels expand and may be important for achieving erections. But that doesn’t mean the supplements would work like the drugs. The Food and Drug Administration has not approved any herbal supplements for either improving libido or overcoming erectile dysfunction.
Q. Caution to the sulfite sensitive! My parents swear by gin-soaked raisins for arthritis. I tried them, and after about a week I did notice an increased range of motion. But more importantly, they also triggered a migraine.
A Web search immediately confirmed my suspicion: sulfites. I expected the gin to be the culprit, but to my surprise it is the golden raisins. Sulfites are added to preserve the light color.
A. You’re right: Golden raisins do contain sulfites. In some sulfite-sensitive people, this could trigger a life-threatening reaction.
Some people report pain relief using regular raisins soaked in gin, a recipe that doesn’t include sulfites. Others are enthusiastic about Certo and grape juice or about various juice combinations with vinegar. We have compiled these recipes in the Guide to Home Remedies we are sending you. Anyone who would like a copy, please send $2 in check or money order with a long (No. 10), stamped (61 cents), self-addressed envelope to: Graedons’ People’s Pharmacy, No. DJL-24, P.O. Box 52027, Durham, NC 27717-2027. It also can be downloaded for $2 from our Web site: www.peoplespharmacy.com.
Q. Please put to rest the question of whether milk of magnesia works on acne. I had developed such severe acne on my buttocks that my dermatologist said, “Well, no one sees your behind.”
A daily application of MoM after my morning shower, allowing it to dry somewhat before dressing, has cleared up the problem by 99 percent. I have started using the generic type and notice no difference in effectiveness.
A. We have heard from many people who have found milk of magnesia helpful against facial blemishes. Like you, they applied it to clean skin and allowed it to dry.
In their column, Joe and Teresa Graedon answer letters from readers. Write to them via their Web site: www.PeoplesPharmacy.com.
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Great sex tips for Impotence sufferers
Whilst men struggling with impotence may not immediately see the benefit of advice and reminders on how to enjoy a good sex life. Especially as it may be some time since they last saw any real action in the trouser department. Well, TAKE NOTE- A recent clinical trial of a little known herb called Butea Superba has improved the sexual performance of over 84% of all the men who are taking it. The results of these trials can be viewed on the HealthyED.co.uk website. So if you need to address you personal peformance or just want better erectile performance go to the HealthyED website.
Naturally, everyone wants to be a better lover and have better sex. Many people are self-conscious about their skills as a lover or a sex partner, this can hinder having a satisfying sex life. Always remember to relax, be communicative, use protection and ultimately have fun. As with every other skill, there are several tips that you can follow to aid you in your sexual endeavors.
1. Be communicative: When engaging in intercourse, tell your partner your sexual likes and dislikes, and encourage them to tell you theirs. This not only strokes your partner’s ego and gets them in the mood, but it will also inform your lover as to what turns you on and what satisfies you sexually. Sharing the sex tips that you have learned in the past can sometimes benefit your current relationship. Learning to discuss sexual matters openly is imperative to a good sex life. As many ipotence sufferers will know,having someone to talk takes away some of the pressure and in turn can improve performance.
2. Share your fantasies: Discussing your sexual fantasies with your lover can be fun and will bring you both to a new level of intimacy.
This is important for some men and ensures arousal.
3. Engage in foreplay: Foreplay is a great way to excite your mate and build up anticipation for the big event, which ultimately makes for a more powerful climax during intercourse. Having your partner fully understand the best way to getting you hard is essential.
4. Try different positions: One of the oldest sex tips in the book is literally in a book. If the same old positions are getting boring, invest in a copy of the Kama Sutra, an ancient literary gem that outlines a great variety of sex positions and breathing exercises to prolong climax. Trying different positions is also valuable when looking to maintain firmness.
5. Play with toys: If it is something you are comfortable with, head to an erotic boutique with your lover to see what you can purchase to liven up the action in the bedroom. There are several sex toys on the market such as vibrators, velvet-lined handcuffs, lubricants and swings that can help increase sexual pleasure for both men and women. Remember that lubes can play an important role in sustaining the big fella in the bedroom.
6. Engage in role play: As one of the most amusing sex tips, role playing will definitely spice up intercourse. Everyone has a specific sexual scenario that they are curious about and would like to try out. As long as both participants are willing and comfortable with the scenario, dress-up and have fun.
7. Experience a daring place: Although it can be risky; many people claim that having intercourse in a somewhat public spot can be very arousing. The thrill of getting caught gets the adrenaline flowing and increases sexual pleasure.
8. Catch a flick: Watching a pornographic film together or flipping through a pornographic magazine is an entertaining activity that will not only awaken your senses, but will also provide suggestions on new positions or scenarios to try with your partner.
For more information on the how, the why and the where see www.healthyED.co.uk for details.