The Times They Are A-Changing
It seems like just yesterday we were being besieged by ill-conceived fads and fashion faux pas. Now, a veritable armada of gurus, trendsetters, and cultural icons are battling to change our sexual mores and challenge the very fabric of what it means to be a man.
One such movement is towards healthier, and often times more spiritual, alternatives to pharmaceuticals such as Viagra. Could you ever imagine a time when the word “Viagra” wasn’t synonymous with “immediate, massive, and entirely drug-related erection”?
Let’s take a trip down memory lane, shall we?
Changing Trends, Changing Language
In 2014, Google searched for “Viagra” reached an all-time high. The following year, searches on the drug jumped by 69%. Clearly, people were looking for alternatives.
It wasn’t only Google searches that saw an uptick in interest, either. Searches for “Viagra side effects” jumped up by 23% in 2018. That’s a lot of people searching for ways to mitigate the effects of the drug. Indeed, many men have turned to natural remedies and supplements, such as cGMP phosphodiesterase inhibitors (like Viagra) since the early 2000s. Just as importantly, many women are discovering the benefits of these solutions as well.
Is It Truly All About The Size Of The Penis?
The fact that the majority of people seeking answers about Viagra are men might imply that penile size is the root of all sexual problems. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, many women have become so disenchanted with the standard penile approach to impotence that they’ve turned to alternative methods of achieving orgasm.
A 2019 study from the United Kingdom even suggests that more and more people are feeling that “the ‘right’ size of penis is neither large nor small, but instead ‘just right’”. The findings show a growing number of men reporting to be “very satisfied” with the size of their penis, while others feel they’re “just right”.
Emerging Trends, Emerging Solutions
In 2018, searches for “Viagra alternatives” reached their highest since 2011, while searches for “vaginal orgasm” hit an all-time high. Could it be that the stigma surrounding traditionally “male” sex has fallen away? Is there a growing desire among women to explore their sexuality without relying on a drug for help? Perhaps, but it’s not as simple as that.
Not all men are created equal, especially when it comes to sexual performance. While it’s true that many men experience impotence as a result of aging or trauma, it’s also true that many men suffer from a poor performance that they’d like to improve upon. If you’re one of these men, you’re in luck because there are solutions. You just have to know where to look.
Where To Go For Answers
If you’re looking to improve your sexual performance without resorting to drugs or supplements, where should you begin your search for answers? You don’t need to look very far. As we’ve established, the desire for healthier alternatives to Viagra is growing, and many men are turning to natural remedies and supplements to help them improve their overall sexuality. In addition to this, there are several different approaches you can take to enhance your orgasmic capacity. These include enhancing your sensual experience via touch or sound, changing your position during intercourse, and trying new things in the bedroom.
If you’re interested in pursuing any sort of sexual wellness journey, the first place you should go is your physician. Once you’ve established that there’s nothing physically wrong with you, and that your performance is merely suboptimal, your doctor will be able to recommend the right course of treatment for you. To start, you might simply need to try some of the simpler solutions, like switching positions or using lubricants. If this is still proving insufficient, you might consider looking into more invasive procedures, like penile implants or injections. Of course, this is a serious step and should be reserved for the extremely frustrated and depressed individual. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with your libido, you’re better off turning to professional help. Otherwise, self-help and experimentation will prove much more rewarding in the end.