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The pace at which medical science can advance is dictated by a number of cultural factors. In the case of erectile dysfunction, all research was extremely difficult because very few men were prepared to admit to sexual difficulties, let alone allow researchers to prod them around. Thus, until the late 1990′s and the launch of the now famous little blue pills, most research was limited to the brave few who had the will and the money to try for an effective cure for their problems.

Unfortunately, there were few options for them to explore. There were uncomfortable injections and vacuum pumps. People talked about experiments with male hormones, but nothing really came of that. It was only when the cultural revolution occurred and men ran to their doctors for prescriptions, that researchers could begin to get a better count on the number of men affected. The pills, of course, were an effective treatment for almost everyone. This further weakened the perceived need for research. With quick and convenient pills available, what more work needed to be done? Continue reading →

It’s hard to go anywhere on the internet without encountering some of these ads for products to produce “enhancements”. The English language is a wonderful tool for describing something indirectly. Pity the poor marketer stuck with a language that only has one word meaning erection. Life would soon become so boring for all concerned. With English, the current in-word is enhancement. This manages the capture the idea you can take something relatively ordinary and, with a little help, make it extraordinary. The usual hook for all these magic products, whether they come as pills, liquids or creams, is that they transform a man into a sexual stallion who will be able to keep a woman satisfied the whole night through (and then some if she’s not physically damaged). They are always described as natural. It’s strange how we are supposed to trust something more because it’s made out of grasses, berries, cactus and roots ground together, and doubt anything with artificial chemicals inside. But you will always see lists of Latin names for different plants and extracts, impressing us with the magic of names and labels. The final preparation will be shipped to us at high price but, we are assured, results are guaranteed. Continue reading →