Learn more about Viagra including common misconceptions and myths about this ED treatment.
Viagra has been around as an erectile dysfunction medication since 1998, and ever since its inception, it has been well-known among the general population.
However, as well known as Viagra may be, there are still a lot of misconceptions surrounding just how it works.
Below, we will help tackle some of the most commonly held myths surrounding Viagra (and its generic form, Sildenafil). We will cover myths involving how long Viagra will work, if it will give you an automatic response, if the brand names are worth the extra cost, if Viagra can boost your sex drive, how to source legitimate Viagra medications, and if you should throw in the towel if it doesn’t work out on night one.
For most men, Viagra will still be working its effects for 2-3 hours after taking your dose. And, depending on various factors like dose and metabolism, this may even be increased to 5-6 hours in some users.
However, is it important to make the distinction that how long the medication is “still working” does not equal the amount of time you should expect to have an erection.
Viagra, and its generic form Sildenafil, only work to help you have an erection more easily during the time period that it is working. If you have an erection for 3 hours or longer, that is actually a serious medical condition called priapism which requires immediate attention.
Viagra, and its generic form Sildenafil, work to help make the physical side of male sexual functioning work easier by increasing penile blood flow, and helping to keep it there longer. But, this medication does not work on the initial mental stimulation and desire that is needed to cascade the physical events.
This means that Viagra does not give you an instant erection, even if you are not in the mood. Men will still need to get “in the mood” and feel the desire to kick off the physical part of arousal -- Viagra just might make the physical a little easier to achieve once the desire is there.
Many people think that because brand-name medications are so much more expensive than generic forms, there must be some increased effectiveness for the extra money.
However, the truth is that generic medications undergo rigorous testing to prove bioequivalence, meaning that they will function the same in the human body. Generic medications will contain the exact same amount of the raw active ingredients as the brand medications, the only difference may be the inactive ingredients used like binders and colorings.
For most medications, going with the generic versions will give you the exact same therapeutic response, while being a whole lot nicer to your bank account. In the case of Viagra, that would mean opting for the generic form, Sildenafil.
As we touched on before, Viagra, and its generic form Sildenafil, work on the physical response to mental stimulation. But, they do not help to increase to build desire if it is not already present.
The bottom line is that, if you are hoping for Viagra to get yourself mentally in the mood, you will likely be disappointed.
If a low libido is your issue, talk to your doctor about the potential causes and treatment options. Sometimes a lowered libido may be a sign of low testosterone in men, or other health issues that may be going on.
You do have to have a visit with a doctor in order to legally obtain ED medications like Viagra or Sildenafil. But, this doesn’t necessarily mean the visit needs to be conducted in person.
For many men, the thought of rehashing the details of their most intimate moments (and how they are not going as planned), can be a stressful and potentially embarrassing situation. Luckily, secure telemedicine platforms like Strut Health exist to try and make the ED treatment consultation a little less stressful or invasive.
Here at Strut, we offer Sildenafil (generic Viagra) and Tadalafil (generic Cialis) prescriptions online, after you complete a free online telemedicine consultation with one of our U.S. doctors, to make sure it is a good fit for you. This process, start-to-finish, should take less than 15 minutes, and then your ED medication will be shipped to your front door from a U.S. pharmacy with our fast and free shipping.
Myth debunked, and awkward conversation averted.
Viagra, and its generic form Sildenafil, work for about 70-85 percent of men that use it -- so it has a pretty great track record.
But, there may be a slight learning curve and adjustment period before you figure out how to use this medication in a way that works best for you.
So, if you aren’t getting results the first time you try it, it doesn’t mean you are out of luck, you might just need to make some tweaks. The timing of your dose, how you interact with your partner while everything is gearing up, your mental state, or even if you just had a big heavy meal can all be factors that may lead to Viagra working better or worse one night vs. another.
Give your ED medication a fair shot by trying out a few different ways of taking it before deciding that it doesn’t work for you. Chances are, you will find a way for things to work out.
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