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Mechanical Answers

There are few mechanical answers to some difficulties which are worth knowing about, especially in connection with erectile difficulties, penis size, and female sexual arousal.

The most well known medical aid for Erectile Dysfunction is, of course, Viagra™ in its various guises and you can discover a detailed description of what it does and how it works here: http://health.howstuffworks.com/viagra.htm There are also vacuum pumps, 'cock rings' and other devices which you will discover by searching the internet. A method of penis enlargement which purportedly actually does work is 'Jelqing' - this is a form of stretching exercise which has to be carried out in a particular manner to avoid damaging the penis. You can find information on this technique at: http://www.altpenis.com/index.html

Viagra can also apparently sometimes help female sexual arousal difficulties, as can a few topical creams. Sensua!™ is an amino-acid based (L-arginine) solution that contains menthol. L-Arginine is involved in nitric oxide synthesis, which is responsible for vascular and nonvascular smooth muscle relaxation. When applied to the clitoris, Sensua!™ may increase blood flow by dilating clitoral blood vessels. More research being done to assess the possible effects and complications of topical creams.

The Eros Therapy™ (available in the USA but maybe not in the UK) is an FDA-approved device for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction. This small handheld device is used 3 to 4 times per week to increase blood flow to the clitoris and external genitalia, which improves clitoral and genital sensitivity, lubrication, and the ability to experience orgasm. It may take several weeks of conditioning before experiencing the benefits of this therapy.

Apart from those mentioned here, there are various other devices and potions that may or may not produce a positive effect.

Therapeutic intervention
Professional therapy can resolve a huge number of sexual difficulties and some of the most successful methods involve discovery of the actual cause of the problem. A therapist might use regression techniques or other forms of investigative therapy including 'cognitive questioning' and if you want to follow this route, you can contact any one of our psychosexual specialists on this site: Therapy. 'Psychosexual' simply means that the problem is in the 'psyche' (the mind) and not the physical body. There are other techniques that a therapist may decide to use and you can rest assured that all those listed on this site are properly trained and competent.

Effects of medication
There are many medications which can interfere either with sexual desire or physical ability. The most common are SSRI antidepressants which are used to treat depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and other conditions, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder. ('SSRI' stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor.) There are several others, including beta blockers, many blood pressure controls, and prolonged use of some decongestants.

If you are on any form of medication, it can be worth checking out the side effects before you commence any therapy; if it looks as if the medication might have something to do with the problem, make an appointment to see your GP and ask if there is an alternative medication.

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