Mention the word “Viagra” in conversation, and many people will snort and cover their mouths apologetically. Comedians use the comic genius of Viagra in their punchlines to elicit giggles from the crowd. “The little blue pill” as Viagra has come to be known, seems to be the subject of humor to many, conjuring images of limp celery stalks or uncooked hot dogs (Freud would have a field day). But Viagra is a godsend to those with erectile dysfunction, which can severely cripple a man’s feelings about himself. Viagra is extremely useful and provides great assistance to those in need.
The most obvious use for Viagra is of course to treat sexual dysfunction itself. For older men, men with circulatory problems, or men who have recently been cured of prostate cancer, Viagra is a means to help them obtain and keep an erection. Many older men who take Viagra report that sexually, they feel as if they are teenagers again. Sometimes many years of failing to get an erection, a man and his partner are finally able to come together in sexual bliss and bring their relationship closer. For men with circulatory issues, Viagra has been proven to encourage blood vessels in the lungs to relax, preventing pulmonary hypertension. Thanks to its roots as a treatment for cardiovascular diseases, Viagra lowers heart rate and blood pressure, a big plus to men with a history of heart failure. As for men who have recently been treated for prostates cancer, Viagra has show to help with impotence, an outcome of having the prostate removed.
Psychological benefits are also a contributing factor for all the rave reviews of Viagra. Studies show that many men with erectile dysfunction have depression directly related to their ability to maintain an erection. Additionally, men who have depression independent of erectile dysfunction often have sexual issues. Viagra can help these guys get their groove back. Also, it’s no secret that a lot of a man’s pride lie in his ability to obtain and maintain and erection. In our society, virility normally associated with the concept of manhood, and a man that can’t get an erection is seen as week or incompetent. Because of societal norms, a man with erectile dysfunction may questions his manhood, his abilities, and even his own self. The use of Viagra can help a man regain his identify and his confidence.
While the public perception of Viagra may be regaled to impotence jokes and misinformation, but the truth is that Viagra is very helpful to the men that need it.
"The Ups of Using Viagra",
I am self employed. General Practitioner in Melbourne, VIC. My special interest: male reproductive system.