How To Use Viagra for Best Results

How To Use Viagra for Best Results

Perhaps you’ve already heard of it. Sildenafil citrate, better known as Viagra, is a prescription medication intended to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). It has many other benefits, but in this article, we’ll focus on Viagra and sex, and its consequences.

Here are the truths, myths, and best practices about this little blue pill that has revolutionized sexual relations since it entered popular culture in 1998.

How does it work?

Viagra helps men maintain a hard, satisfying erection by amplifying their existing sense of arousal. It’s important to keep in mind that while sildenafil has performance-enhancing properties, it’s not designed to produce anything entirely new, so it requires active participation and a moderate amount of desire. This triggers the chemical reactions necessary to achieve the desired result: A sustained erection.

When aroused, your body releases nitric oxide, a molecule that starts a series of reactions that help you achieve and maintain an erection. Erectile dysfunction occurs when an enzyme (protein) called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) disrupts the chemical transmissions necessary for an erection.

Viagra works by removing the obstacles that PDE5 seems to impose on your sex life, giving you the erection you need to get what you want. This relaxes the muscles in your penis, which allows blood to flow more easily.

In summary, more relaxation and more blood flow guarantees an erection.

*Please note that sildenafil does not increase the size of your penis or make it last longer. Viagra is a PDE5 inhibitor, designed to help you get and keep an erection.

7 Tips for Effective Viagra Use

1. Take one Viagra tablet one hour before intercourse.

It takes about an hour for sildenafil to take effect and reach its peak. Taking the tablet too early or too late will limit its effectiveness.

2. Avoid Heavy meals

Large meals prevent sildenafil from entering the bloodstream. Ideally, take the tablet on an empty stomach.

3. Limit your Alcohol intake

This is not always easy, given the social situations in which intimacy is sometimes preferred. However, it is important to note that alcohol can not only limit the effectiveness of the pill but also exacerbate potential side effects such as facial flushing and headaches.

4. Relax

Seriously! Overthinking, performance anxiety, and self-imposed pressure can counteract the effectiveness of erectile dysfunction medications like sildenafil. Don’t pressure yourself and hope that sildenafil will work.

5. If you don’t succeed the first time, try again.

UK national guidelines recommend taking erectile dysfunction medications like Viagra eight times before moving on to other treatments. If you try eight times without success, don’t despair. Popular alternatives to Viagra include tadalafil, which lasts for up to 36 hours.

6. Quit smoking

Your overall health plays a big role in your erectile ability. Smoking has been associated with an increased risk of erectile dysfunction because nicotine acts as a vasoconstrictor. (If you want to have a lasting, meaningful erectile relationship, vasoconstrictors are on the “things to avoid” list along with PDE5.) Smoking also contributes to coronary artery disease, a major factor in erectile dysfunction. Men who smoke are twice as likely to develop erectile dysfunction as non-smokers.

7. Take care of yourself!

A study from the National Library of Medicine revealed that obesity and erectile dysfunction share an internal pathological environment. The study suggests that there may be a correlation between weight loss and an improved ability to maintain an erection. Regular exercise improves blood circulation, which is essential to achieving an erection!

*Remember: Self-care is not just about physical health; it also includes mental and emotional health. Each of the three pillars of health plays a role in your ability to perform at your best.

What other factors affect the effectiveness of Viagra?

Other Medications

Did you know that more than a quarter of erectile dysfunction cases are caused by prescription medications?

According to a report published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 8 of the 12 most commonly prescribed medications in the United States list erectile dysfunction as a side effect.

Some blood pressure lowering drugs can have adverse reactions with Viagra, and a sudden drop in blood pressure can cause headaches and decreased libido. While this may be problematic, a May 2021 article shows that certain blood pressure lowering drugs can actually cause erectile dysfunction.

If you are currently taking medications, it is always important to check for possible side effects and to consult with a medical professional to understand how treatment may affect your sex life.

Dosage

The standard recommended starting dose of sildenafil in the treatment of erectile dysfunction is 50 mg. Your doctor or pharmacist may prescribe 25 mg to 100 mg, depending on your response to the recommended starting dose. After trying it (remember, it may take up to eight tries), you can tell your doctor how your body responded. Depending on the results, your dosage may be reduced or increased.

In any case, take Viagra only when you need it sexually and be careful not to exceed the recommended daily dosage, as this may be dangerous to your health.

How long should I wait?

It’s 4 o’clock. This is the period during which you can feel the effects of Viagra, to a greater or lesser extent. This does not mean that your erection will last for 4 hours. On the contrary, the effects of Viagra will allow you to achieve and maintain an erection during these 4 hours.

In fact, contrary to what you might think, an excessively long erection is not just annoying, it can be downright harmful. An erection that lasts more than 4 hours is considered priapism, and this painful condition, if left untreated, can lead to damage to penile tissue and permanent loss of erectile power. Sexual stimulation is intended to cause an erection strong enough to allow for sexual intercourse. Now, the human body (as you may have heard) is not made to maintain an erection for 4 hours.

Be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything unusual related to your use of Viagra.

Informed Choice, Great Results

Now that you have the information you need, you can make an informed decision about whether the little blue pill is right for you. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist first, who can help you decide. Consider your lifestyle and health and be patient if you have to become one of the more than 150 million men worldwide who suffer from some form of erectile dysfunction, according to the Journal of Clinical Urology.

As mentioned in the aforementioned report, this figure is expected to double by 2025. So, you are not alone in your search for a safe and effective solution to a problem that affects many men.

Key Points

• Sildenafil, also known by the brand name Viagra, is a prescription erectile dysfunction drug designed to treat erectile dysfunction by inhibiting the release of the phosphodiesterase type 5 enzyme.
• Take the recommended dose of Viagra (25 mg, 50 mg or 100 mg) one hour before sexual activity.
• The effects of Viagra last for four hours.
• Viagra may interact with prescription medications. Therefore, it is important to consult a medical professional before use.
• Viagra is designed to help men achieve and maintain an erection, but it is not indicated for penis enlargement. It also does not treat premature ejaculation.
• Generic Viagra, which contains the same active ingredient, sildenafil citrate, is a cheaper alternative. There is no medical difference between Viagra and sildenafil; both work the same way to treat erectile dysfunction.

It is important to understand the chemical process that produces the effects of erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra. Although its effectiveness and safety have been proven in many men, it is always recommended to consult a medical professional before attempting treatment. If you experience chest pain or other adverse symptoms, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor.