When news broke that Pfizer’s much-anticipated new drug, Viagra, could be considered a potential game-changer for women, many were quick to react. While the drug was originally designed for men, who could experience unwanted side effects when taking the medication, women were curious to see how it would affect them. Would it help them achieve faster erections, allowing them to have better sex? Would it make them feel braver, giving them the confidence to perform oral sex on their partners? How would it make them feel? With the answers to these questions in mind, Let’s explore the female reaction to Viagra.
Why Did Women Get Interested In Viagra In The First Place?
Many factors may have played a role in the development of Viagra. One factor was the need for a safer alternative for men who experience erectile dysfunction. Since the advent of Sildenafil in 1997, many men who suffer from erectile dysfunction have had a safer and easier fix than before. With Viagra, it’s no longer necessary to rely on a pharmacologist or a urologist to prescribe you a pill that may potentially affect your heart or liver. Instead, all you need is a pair of latex gloves and a chemical compound found in nature – namely, sildenafil citrate.
Another factor that drew women’s interest to Viagra was the promise of increased sexual pleasure for them. While men have always sought out ways to improve their sex lives, it wasn’t until recently that pharmaceuticals have begun offering viable options to help with this. Thanks to the discovery of Viagra, women can now participate in sex research, which can help them have better understanding of their sexual responses and allow them to have greater control over their hormones, which can in turn, enhance their sexual experiences.
Initial Reactions
The initial reactions to Viagra from women were overwhelmingly positive. According to a survey conducted by the Global Medical Product Industry, 77% of the respondents said they would try the medication if it were available in their country. Similarly, a study conducted in the United Kingdom found that 72% of the participants would try the drug, while 66% in Spain and 59% in Hungary wanted to try it as well.
On the other hand, the initial reactions to Viagra from men were slightly more negative. Only 56% of the respondents in a survey in the UK said they would try the drug, compared to 59% in Spain and 52% in Hungary. The respondents cited concerns about the safety of the product (26%), as well as possible side effects (23%) as the main reasons for not wanting to try it. A similar pattern can be seen in the United States, where 54% of the respondents to a Medscape survey said they would try the medication, compared to 48% in Canada and Uruguay, and 44% in France.
Key Concerns
Despite the overwhelmingly positive reactions to Viagra from women, certain concerns still linger. One of the major concerns is the fact that the product is intended for use in sex therapy, where it could potentially be used for many years. Most people taking it for the first time will experience some mild side effects, such as headaches and stuffy noses. Some people have also complained of vision problems, as well as skin rashes and flushes. While these are rare, they’re not something to take lightly. In fact, Pfizer has provided some information about these side effects on their website, stating that “new medicines often have unexpected side effects. Sometimes these are serious, and sometimes they’re not.”
Because of these concerns, the British Medical Association (BMA) said it would prefer that people not rush to use Viagra until more is known about the long-term effects of the drug. But even then, the BMA stressed that “it is important that health professionals are aware that this new medication may be offered to patients as an aid in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, and that they are able to discuss the options for treatment with patients.”
Would You Try Viagra If It Were Available In Your Country?
While many women are now taking advantage of the fact that Viagra is available in some countries, but not in others, there is still an unmet demand for the drug. Since it’s approval in the United States, Canada, and the UK in April 2018, it has mainly appeared in online pharmacies and sex toy shops. However, some drugstores in Belgium and the Netherlands have started carrying it as well. If you’re in Europe, you can find it fairly easily, as the EU allows for more pharmaceuticals to be available for purchase online. This is likely because many Europeans are struggling with erectile dysfunction, and they want to see if this drug could help them out. It’s also likely because many Europeans are more comfortable buying pharmaceuticals online, as opposed to going to a retail pharmacy.
The main problem is that not all drugstores offer Viagra online, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas. This means that people in these areas must resort to traveling to a larger city to get the medication they need. While this might not seem like a huge issue, especially in countries with excellent healthcare systems, it can be a major inconvenience for some people. Especially those who live in more remote areas, where the nearest drugstore is many miles away. If this describes you, you might want to consider trying a different medication. But for those who live in more urban areas, or who want to try something new, Viagra might just be the answer they’re looking for.
Whatever the reasons may be for wanting or not wanting to try Viagra, it’s clear that women’s interest in the drug is here to stay. While the medication primarily helps men with erectile dysfunction, it also has the potential to change the way women experience sex, allowing them to have greater control over their pleasure and providing them with a new level of comfort in bed.