Viagra is one of the most popular and well-known ED medications in existence. In the United States alone, 14.8 million men have been prescribed Viagra at some point in their lives. While its effects have been documented for centuries, the recent discoveries regarding its active ingredient has provided doctors with a whole new set of tools in the fight against impotence. Let’s take a look at how Viagra works and whether or not it will make you bigger.
How Does Viagra Work?
As we mentioned above, Viagra is most well-known for its key ingredient, Sildenafil Citrate. A little known fact about this ingredient is that it was originally isolated from a species of flower aptly named the Pencil flower or Pencil vine. This vine was first identified back in 1974 and is native to central and southern Africa. In pill form, Sildenafil Citrate is more often than not the Sildenafil analogue brand name of the drug Revatio. While there are certainly structural differences between the two drugs, they both work in a very similar fashion. When Sildenafil Citrate meets a phosphodiesterase enzyme (PDE) in the body, it triggers a chemical reaction that allows blood to flow more freely into the penis. As a result of increased blood flow, the penis becomes engorged with blood and becomes much larger. For this reason, it is sometimes referred to as a “blood-thinner.”
Viagra And Heart Health
There is also some evidence to suggest that Sildenafil Citrate may help improve heart health. In experiments where purified Sildenafil Citrate was introduced into dog hearts, it was found to dilate or widen the coronary arteries. This is important because, as we know, damage to the arteries can lead to heart disease and eventual heart failure. While these are just preliminary findings, it is definitely worth keeping heart health in mind when taking this medication. For more information on this subject, check out our previous article on the dangers of taking PDE5 inhibitors (PDE5i) for heart health.
Is It Safe To Take Viagra If You’re Already Eating Healthy?
With all of the buzz surrounding Sildenafil Citrate and its various uses, it’s a wonder that more people aren’t taking this wonder drug. Unfortunately, not all doctors are on board with this concept and won’t approve or endorse its use in combination with a healthy diet. This is mainly because there is a lack of high-quality studies regarding the safety and efficacy of this combination therapy. Even more concerning is that many of the current studies were conducted on animals and therefore cannot be easily applied to humans. It is also a common misconception that eating healthy will make you thinner. While this may be true for some people, it does not apply to everyone. For those who are already on a healthy diet, there is no need to add another drug to the mix. If you are concerned about gaining weight while taking this medication, talk to your doctor about alternative options that don’t have the same effect.
When Should You Take Viagra?
An easy way to remember when to take Viagra is by following the “3 D’s” of ‘this drug’: Drink plenty of water, eat healthy, and do not consume alcohol. Regarding the latter, it is generally accepted that one unit of alcohol amounts to one drink. For instance, if you drink 5 drinks a day, you will have ingested a total of 25 units of alcohol. Taking into consideration that aspirin is a blood thinner, it’s not difficult to see how combining alcohol with ED medication could potentially result in dangerous consequences. On the other hand, there is no evidence to suggest that the ‘3 D’s’ of hydration, diet, and exercise will harm your sex life. In fact, these principles work in tandem to promote good health and a happy sex life. If these guidelines are followed, it’s usually a safe bet to assume that Viagra will do just what its name suggests.
Will It Make You Thicker?
There are many different aspects to male sex-life. Some men like having long, continuous sex sessions while others prefer having multiple, short-lived encounters. Some men like their ejaculate to be very thick while others prefer it to be thin. As we’ve established above, Sildenafil Citrate can help increase blood flow into the penis and therefore might make you bigger. However, this is only one of several potential effects that this medication may have. For instance, Sildenafil Citrate can lower blood pressure and has been shown to prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. In these ways, Sildenafil Citrate is an incredibly versatile drug and a great help to men who want to maintain a healthy sex life into their older years. Whether or not you’ll agree to take this medication is a personal decision but, for the most part, it is widely considered to be a “wonder drug” that can help men in need. As a result of its ability to improve quality of life and increase libido, many men are opting to take it. What are your opinions on Viagra? Let us know in the comments below!