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IF you're worried about finishing too quickly in bed, you're not the only one.
It is estimated that half of all men between the ages of 40 and 70 will have issues with premature ejaculation at some stage.
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That is when the little blue pill can come in handy.
Viagra can help with men who struggle with erectile dysfunction and perhaps have difficulty 'getting it up'.
Within half an hour of taking Viagra, men can jump back into the bedroom with confidence everything will be in working order.
Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) - something that affects men of every age but is more common in older men.
Since its debut in 1998, Viagra has enabled millions of men to take control of their sex life and allow for a little more action in the bedroom.
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Managing Director and Pharmacist at The Independent Pharmacy, Scott McDougall previously said men should consider the medication if they are struggling.
He said: "Viagra and other erectile dysfunction tablets are safe and trusted options for those who may be experiencing erectile dysfunction, which can be caused by a range of medical, psychological or physical issues.
“Medical intervention can help men push through the difficulty of erectile dysfunction and help reinstate their sexual confidence. It is however important to note that if this is a recurring issue, then you should contact your GP or speak to a health professional to check if there are any underlying health issues at play.”
While free for some on the NHS, Viagra became available without a prescription in the UK over the counter for the first time in 2018, making it even more accessible.
Viagra was originally discovered by the drug manufacturer Pfizer. It contains the ingredient sildenafil, which is used in various other ED medicines.
The little blue pill can help more than two-thirds of men who take it.
It's also shown promise as a medicine for the heart, having shown to strongly suppress abnormal heart rhythms and prolong the life of heart attack survivors.
For ED, Viagra may seem like the miracle cure.
But it's not for everyone. The NHS says that men taking medicines called nitrates for chest pain should avoid Viagra.
It should also not be taken by men who have recently had a heart attack or stroke, or who have a serious heart or liver problem, low blood pressure, or a rare inherited disease.
It's also important to know that side effects including headaches, a stuffy nose, and a temporary change in the colour of your vision, are common, affecting around one in 100 men.
Does Viagra make you last longer?
Viagra works by increasing blood to flow into the soft, erectile tissue and blood vessels of your penis.
This makes it easier for the penis to get erect.
The pill can can also give you a firmer erection that improves the sexual experience for you and your partner.
However, the medication does not affect the amount of time that you can have sex before you ejaculate or the amount of sensitivity you experience during sex when you orgasm.
There are some studies which suggest Viagra may help you last longer in bed.
But, masturbating before sex is a more standard option for delaying orgasm.
If you notice any long-lasting results, it’s best to think of them as a bonus side effect, rather than a primary effect of the drug.
How long will Viagra keep me hard?
A in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that men could hold an erection for an average of 33 minutes to an hour after taking the little blue pill.
In the same study, men who took a placebo were only able to maintain an erection for seven minutes.
The average amount of time it takes for men to get an erection after taking Viagra in 27 minutes, according to Superdrug.
A separate in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found it took men with ED 12 to 70 minutes to get an erection once they had taken Viagra.
Viagra reaches its peak effect within an hour of being taken.
At this point it reaches its highest blood saturation, which is why medics recommend men take it an hour before they want to have sex.
It may be delayed by an hour or so, though, if it is taken with food.
Does Viagra make you ejaculate more?
It is recommended that men do not take more than one dose of Viagra in a 24-hour period.
Taking too much sildenafil by accident can cause unpleasant side effects, such as altered vision, dizziness and a blocked nose.
If Viagra doesn't sound like it is the right option for you, there are plenty of other impotency solutions on the market.
Similar medications like Cialis, Levitra, and Spedra have debuted as ED drugs to help men with impotency.
But some studies still found Viagra has a greater impact.
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