Members LoveGoddess Posted August 31, 2008 Members Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Do you happen to know what type of drug she’s talking about.Other then HRT there is no drug that I am aware of that can help us with our drive as men have Viagra we do not.It is not just that there is no clinical data showing that women are/can be affected in the same way as men.First of all viagra does NOT help w/ sex drive...it only helps keep blood flowing the the penis to keep it engorged enough to have sex.I can't say for sure which drug this GYN was talking about, but some women do respond to estrogen with testosterone therapy in increasing libido. Testosterone has not been FDA approved for libido, nor has any clinical trials shown any definitive results, but many women do find it helpful, and there is even a commercial drug (Estratest) that is often prescribed for this purpose. Also some women do respond to viagra for increasing blood flow to the genitals and increasing the physiological response to sex (lubrication) but not the drive itself. But again, its not FDA approved for women. If you start looking at other androgen hormones DHEA, DHEA-S, not to mention a host of herbal therapies, there are many other options. In general this topic has not been researched well. However, market demand being what it is, there is likely to be many other options on the horizon. America is capitalization at its best.Keep in mind though, that a lot of "sexual dysfunction" comes down to relationships, communication, and personal expectations. Yes, age does bring with it ovarian and adrenal decline (both organs produce testosterone) as well as other problems, or medications that can effect libido...but that does not mean that you cannot find a way to overcome all obstacles.I could go on and on about the "medicalization" of sexual function, but I won't bore you all to tears. Suffice it to say that drugs can make a difference for some issues. But popping a pill is not going to do anything if you and your partner can't communicate and realign sexual expectations as you both age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shoop Posted October 28, 2008 Members Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I'm in the "newly" awake club too. I think I "slept" for nearly 10 years. But I'm awake now and never want it to go away.Good question, this is something I've been wondering.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ladylove Posted October 28, 2008 Members Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I'm in the "newly" awake club too. I think I "slept" for nearly 10 years. But I'm awake now and never want it to go away.Good question, this is something I've been wondering....I don't have the answer, maybe Mikalya will be able to weigh in on this. What I can say I've experienced my awaking 2 separate time in 2 different way.Basics are:1.) In my early 30's I opened up some and communicated more with my H 2.) For the last several years I've been willing to be more experimental, and want more, more, more sex.That just the tip of the iceberg, it feels like so much more...... I know you understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angelina Posted October 28, 2008 Members Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 When i woke up it was like opening a flood gate my poor Husband is still adjusting to my new sex drive.i am trying to take things slow for him and not press him too much but these days when i need sex he needs to deliver LOLthere are needs that i have that we have decided i need to go "outside" our marriage for; i am trying to be patient and not rush him so i have taken a boy/man as my plaything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shoop Posted October 28, 2008 Members Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 and your husband is ok with that? (what's a boy/man? Some very young man? Nosey me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shoop Posted October 28, 2008 Members Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I don't have the answer, maybe Mikalya will be able to weigh in on this. What I can say I've experienced my awaking 2 separate time in 2 different way.Basics are:1.) In my early 30's I opened up some and communicated more with my H 2.) For the last several years I've been willing to be more experimental, and want more, more, more sex.That just the tip of the iceberg, it feels like so much more...... I know you understand.That was the same with me, I awoke in my early 30's. I was really into sex in my late teens/early 20's and then fell asleep. I am also much more open to experimenting as my posts in the past day say! LOL.I tell ya, NEVER did I ever think I'd try anal. It grossed me out and I thought those that did it were some sort of pervert (when I was younger)....but maybe due to my age or perhaps my sexy boyfriend's existence..I don't know!But ya, I getcha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sun_flower969 Posted October 28, 2008 Members Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 There are several women on this site of similar age who've all experience a kind of sexual "awakening" (and I adore every rabid one of you).LOL How did I miss that one! <3 you too my essential spicy friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angelina Posted October 28, 2008 Members Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 and your husband is ok with that? (what's a boy/man? Some very young man? Nosey me).of course i would never "play" outside of our marriage without his blesing. we have ground rules and as long as everyone involed sticks to them then there is no problem.he cant/wont give me this need so we have decided that i need to go outside..bought a sweet strap onshoop you can ask me anything i dont mindthey are not all young some are older then me usually i call them my boi's .however they can be either switches or straight and love anal play as long as they stick to the rules i/we can play and do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shoop Posted October 29, 2008 Members Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 of course i would never "play" outside of our marriage without his blesing. we have ground rules and as long as everyone involed sticks to them then there is no problem.he cant/wont give me this need so we have decided that i need to go outside..bought a sweet strap onshoop you can ask me anything i dont mindthey are not all young some are older then me usually i call them my boi's .however they can be either switches or straight and love anal play as long as they stick to the rules i/we can play and do..ok, swell since you invited me to ask questions..I must!first off, WHAT do you do with these men? Are they straight/gay? Just curious because of the strap on?Oh and what are the ranges of your boys? My boyfriend is 10 years younger than me, but a hellava-lover... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angelina Posted October 29, 2008 Members Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 ok, swell since you invited me to ask questions..I must!first off, WHAT do you do with these men? Are they straight/gay? Just curious because of the strap on?Oh and what are the ranges of your boys? My boyfriend is 10 years younger than me, but a hellava-lover...first i need to clairifiy this, i have only been with one and he is about 10+ years younger.my other boys range in age from 23 to 50 but these i am taking slow and easy i am not ready to rush yet.these are all straight men and i wouldnt have any of them if my husband was willing but he is not so there i am.ask away sweetie i dont mind at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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