Administration and Control made an interesting arrest
recently. They intercepted four truck loads of
unregistered aphrodisiacs known as Heragra and Ziagra,
peddled in the market as remedies for erectile
dysfunction and low libido.
According to the Director-General of NAFDAC, Dr. Paul
Orhii, these sex enhancers were imported in dangerous
doses that were way above the globally acceptable
recommendations.
Orhii says, "The unregistered sildenafil citrate tablets are
usually registered and recommended in 25mg, 50mg
and 100mg, but the unregistered Heragra and Ziagra
that we seized came in a strength of 120mg, which is
almost double the recommended strength."
In simple terms, the drugs came in amounts that could
harm any individual who attempts to use these sex
enhancers to boost his performance in bed.
An aphrodisiac is a substance that increases sexual
desire or libido.
Still highlighting the danger of taking synthetic
aphrodisiacs, the physician says if any man had
innocently bought these drugs which are unlawfully sold
over the counter in Nigeria, he could have suffered a
cardiac arrest and an upsurge in blood pressure.
"These aphrodisiacs are known drugs of misuse and
abuse and they can lead to life-threatening health
challenges such as increased blood pressure, stroke, and
ulceration of the gastro-intestinal tract, tolerance and
dependence.
"Because it is even in the overdose form, those who use
it may suffer stroke, paralysis, kidney damage and loss
of penile function over time," Orhii added.
In short, aphrodisiacs are more likely to do the exact
opposite of what they are expected to do — that is, they
make the man have long- lasting erection and staying
power in the long run.
Doctors say because they are in high demand in the
market, counterfeiters now see producing and selling
fake and substandard sex enhancers to the unsuspecting
public as a means of making quick profit.
However, why use dangerous substances when there are
simple but basic steps you can take today to rev up your
libido?
Tackle stress
Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr. James Onore, notes that
work-related stress, which has become a normal hazard
in the 21st century, could be the reason why the man or
the woman cannot experience sexual desire or gain
much pleasure from love-making as they used to.
The expert explains that when a man or woman is
stressed out, the body responds by releasing some
chemicals that reduce the male and female sexual
hormones, hence lowering their libido.
"The body reacts to stress by releasing adrenaline and
cortisol and these chemicals interfere with your body's
sexual hormone levels, and result is a low libido. Stress
also narrows the artery, which now restricts bloodflow
to the penis — a situation that can also lead to erectile
dysfunction.
"The penis will not be as turgid as it should be. The
emotional angle is that stress can reduce your libido by
distracting you and taking your mind off sexual desire,"
Onore states.
Drop the bottle
If you have been drinking a lot of alcohol with your
buddies lately, you may score low points in the
bedroom. Experts note that while a little alcohol can
help lower inhibitions, too much can impair the nervous
system and lead to fatigue, making it difficult to get
aroused sexually.
The trick, they say, is for the man to know when to stop
on the bottle.
The trick, they say, is for the man to know when to stop
on the bottle.
Onore states, "Men who take alcohol to enhance their
performance in bed are actually reducing their sexual
performance. Alcohol inhibits sexual performance, it
does not boost it. In fact, a glass of wine is all you need
to feel good about yourself, which may help you more
receptive to the idea of sex; it does not make you enjoy
it. It is better to steer clear of it when you are already
experiencing low desires for sex."
Sleep at least eight hours a day
Lack of sleep contributes to low sexual desire for
women. Onore says quality sleep is an essential
ingredient for good sexual health, especially in women,
who tend to sleep less than men generally. To knock out
this problem quickly, the gynaecologist says getting at
least eight hours of sleep during the weekend would
help women reduce stress levels and restore their libido,
not to mention the good it will bring into their marriage
beds.
It is not just about the man, there are natural
aphrodisiacs that can help both male and female get
their groove back.
Because many of the natural aphrodisiacs are basically
made from plant sources, food experts say they have
little or no side effects when compared to synthetic sex
enhancers which may not work and when they do,
come with serious and embarrassing side effects.
A natural aphrodisiac, according to sexual health experts
on livestrong.com, is tomato. Many food experts prefer
to call the tomato the "apple of love," as its juice has
been proved to boost the production of some sexual
hormones.
Scientists have found aphrodisiac properties in common
spices and herbs. Researchers at the University of
Guelph in Ontario, Canada, conducted an extensive
review of dozens of studies on various plant products
thought to have aphrodisiac powers and found ginger to
be a very potent sex enhancer.
They say ginger, nutmeg, turmeric powder and jalapeno
pepper are powerful aphrodisiacs that increase sexual
prowess by enhancing the secretion of testosterone in
men as well as in women.
Tomatoes, they say, have the juice that can improve
muscle control in the groin, and can aid in a number of
other between-the-sheets efforts, too.
You can use this weekend to make up for the hours of
sleep you lost during the week and make your spouse
happy!
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