Since the drug’s advent a few decades ago, many men have been able to live much longer than expected. As a result, questions about how long an erection lasts with Viagra have emerged.
Here, we’ll discuss the factors that influence the length of time that it takes for Viagra to deliver its effects and how you can optimize your erection for the best possible sexual experience.
Duration Is Relative
As a general rule, the longer a substance takes to take effect, the less potent it is. The same can be said about most medications. So, if you compare a medication that normally takes 30 minutes to an hour to take effect to one that takes 6 to 8 hours to take effect, the first pill may only be equivalent in strength to half a dose of the second pill. As a result, you may need to adjust your dosage or take the drug at a different time in order to achieve the same results.
Age Matters
The older you are, the more likely it is that you’ll need to adjust your pill dosage or frequency of administration in order to maintain and/or improve sexual function. After all, what works for young men doesn’t always work for older men. That’s the nature of aging. But while you may need to tuneks of medication, you don’t necessarily need to abandon the drug altogether. There are many cases where drugs have been proven to be beneficial for men as they age, even if they didn’t work for them when they were younger. As a result, if drug therapy is necessary, it’s usually preferable to keep trying out different medications until you find one that works best for you.
Weight Will Have An Effect
In general, the heavier you are, the more likely it is that your erection will be affected by gravity. That’s because fat pads in the penis help to keep it at the right height when it’s deployed. So, if you’re heavier than usual, it may take longer for the drug to reach certain parts of your body and thus have the desired effect. One way of avoiding this problem is by wearing tight fitting clothing. This, in turn, will help to prevent any extra weight from compressing important organs and thus reducing the efficacy of the drug. Your doctor may also prescribe you a foot pump to assist in the generation of an erection. If these measures don’t work for you, there are also surgical options available that can help to improve the size of your penis. However, this is a serious and invasive procedure that entails significant risks. So, unless you’re sure that your penis is the primary reason for your sexual dysfunction, there’s rarely a need to resort to surgery.
What About Dosing?
One of the main questions about the duration of an erection with Viagra is about how long it takes for the drug to take effect. Some men have reported that it takes 30 minutes while others have said that it can take as long as 4 hours. The truth is that it really depends on the person. Just like with most medications, there’s always a chance that you may need to try a different dosage or take the drug at a different time in order to achieve the desired results. Additionally, some men may require more than one dose to achieve the desired effect. So, it’s not always easy to estimate how long an erection will last.
Is Water Necessary?
As mentioned above, fat pads in the penis help to keep it at the right height when it’s deployed. So, it’s important to stay hydrated. But did you know that staying hydrated can also help to improve the duration and size of your erection? In some cases taking a drink before you have sex can actually increase the strength of your erection. In other cases, it’s the moistened vagina that helps to keep the penile erection healthy and strong. In either case, staying hydrated can help to improve the quality of your erection and thus the duration that it will last.
How Does Temperature Influence Erections?
Another important factor that can affect the duration of your erection is the temperature at which you operate. As a general rule, heat promotes erections while cold temperatures will have the opposite effect. That’s because colder temperatures are often associated with weakness and inadequate blood flow to certain areas of the body, including the penis. So, if you want to be able to maintain and/or improve your erection, make sure that you allow enough time for your body to adjust to the temperature in the room. In addition to affecting the duration of your erection, heat can also help to improve its quality. So, while you may need to keep taking the drug for a longer period of time, the effort will be more than worth it.
How Is The Location Of The Erection Impact The Overall Experience?
It’s not always comfortable to have an erection outdoors. Especially if it’s not the kind that you want to hide. Some men find that it’s more comfortable to have an erection in the shower or on the toilet. So, if you want to enjoy the process, make sure that the site is either of these places. There’s also the occasional need to have an accidental erection while playing sports. Thankfully, most men are able to hide these kinds of erections from others. However, if you want to prevent this kind of embarrassment, make sure that you wear loose fitting clothing when playing sports or do whatever else may cause you to have an erection. If this is unavoidable, try to find the softest possible surface that you can to lie on. Additionally, the farther back your head is pressed into the pillow, the more difficulty you’ll have in keeping it elevated during the sex act. This can cause you to have a shorter-lived erection. So, if you want to maximize the pleasure that you get from having sex with your partner, make sure that you always use a long-lasting lubricant and put the head of the bed in the middle so that it doesn’t touch the wall on one side and the floor on the other. This way, the pressure will be equal on all sides and the benefits of a fully inflated erection will be available for the duration of the act.
Now that you’re equipped with the necessary information, it’s time to try out different dosing schedules and time-to-effect profiles for your favorite medication. Don’t be afraid to experiment, as long as you’re certain that you’re not harming yourself. And when it comes to improving your erection and the duration of your sexual experience, there’s no substitute for trying out different medications and combinations thereof until you find one that works best for you.