Female Viagra - Are We Still Waiting?

Men's sex lives received a significant boost in 1988 with the introduction of Viagra. But what about women? Where was our female Viagra in 1988?

Some 43 percent of women in North America suffer with female sexual dysfunction (whereas about 31 percent of men suffer male sexual dysfunction).  The opportunity and the need for a female Viagra was huge - and it still is!

The Cause of Female Sexual Dysfunction

Female sexual dysfunction is basically characterized by a lack of desire, arousal and orgasm.  Now that's not to say it's causes are not physical - they certainly can be - for instance, heart disease, cancer, hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, neurological diseases and various autoimmune disorders can all individually contribute to a woman's lack of desire for sex. Addition factors that can have an adverse effect include certain prescriptions drugs, as well as some over-the-counter medications, illicit drugs and an excess of alcohol.

I Think I'm Still Looking For a Female Viagra

Viagra works by increasing blood to the genitals.  As we all know, it is incredibly effective in treating erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men.  And for women?  Interestingly, in tests the Viagra-like drugs also help some women.  The success rate isn't very high - around 20 percent of women with sexual dysfunction experience a benefit: that's where case where the woman concerned is having difficulties with blood flow to the female genitals increase lubrication (i.e. lubrication).

It's no exaggeration to say that at the moment there are no pharmaceutical female Viagra drugs available. This is certainly going to change over the next few years as the drug companies race to develop the female Viagra for what has the potential to be a truly massive opportunity.  Inspired by the success of male Viagra, pharmacutical companies are looking for the female Viagra equivalent.  The main focus seems to be the creation of a drug that will increase the blood flow to the female genitals, thus resulting in lubrication of the vagina and relaxing vaginal muscles.

Ignoring any potential pharmaceutical  female Viagra that may or may not materialize in the future, there are established, though not well publicized female herbal Viagra remedies.

Female Viagra - The Herbal Way

Herbs and nutrients have been used to enhance women's sex drives and pleasure for many years.  For centuries, folk medicine and naturopathic healing have utilised herbal ingredients to combat women's lack of sexual desire -  whether the underlying issue was fatigue, hormonal changes or simply aging.  The difference is that now standardized  formulas & dosages using many of these ingredients are being made available as never before.

This is a summary of some of the natural herbs used in herbal female Viagra products.  They each exhibit different libido characteristics which then work in sympathy with one another to create an unified and effective treatment for female sexual dysfunction:

Folium Turneraceae also known as Damiana Leaf.  This herb is from the subtropics that helps to counteracts loss of sexual power. Damiana has a long standing reputation as a strong woman's herb, especially given it's progesteronic characteristics and aphrodisiac properties. Damiana is especially useful for the treatment of vaginal dryness.

Herba Leonori also known as Motherwort is fabulous woman's remedy. Most importantly Motherwort is known to release tension caused by emotional and mental stress.

Rhizoma Dioscorea Villosae is also known as Wild Yam, Mexican Wild Yam or Colic Root.  Wild Yam balances hormone production and it enhances a woman's sexual energy. Also, when in it's natural form and used in small doses it can increases fertility.

Folium Menthae Piperitae is Peppermint Leaf.  Peppermint Leaf assists with the absorption of other substances through cell membranes, it induces natural lubrication, refreshes the mind and helps to relax a nervous system which is tension-filled.

Preparations Of Herbal Female Viagra

There appear to be two key female Viagra options presently available.  The first of which are classed as libido-booster supplements.  They work to support the circulatory system, balance hormones and improve the reproductive system to establish a feeling of complete wellbeing.  Most women report positive effects after only about a week or two of taking libido-booster supplements.

The second female herbal Viagra option is female Viagra cream.  As the name implies, female Viagra Cream is essentially a arousal cream for women.  Once applied female Viagra cream improves blood flow and dilation of the blood vessels around the clitoris.  Hence greatly enhancing both sensitivity and arousal. Response time is usually fairly quick and is further encouraged by caressing and licking in the clitoral area.

Not surprisingly, female herbal Viagra products are now an established (and growing) section of the natural supplement market.  Unlike prescription medications, these natural supplements have no known side effects and can be readily obtained without a prescription or a costly doctor's visit! Thanks to their safety and ease of access, natural supplements have become the 1st choice among women seeking to improve their sexual experience.

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