Let’s call this: the little miracle that could solve the universal problem of “Not tonight honey, I’m tried”.
This weekend the papers were buzzing with the news of female Viagra; a nasal spray that’s said to “change EVERY woman’s life.” (That’s right, just like low fat cereal, those magic floor sweeping swiveling part-broom, part-mop things and a fancy-pants pram/stroller combination. Female Viagra will Change. Every. Single One. Of. Your. Lives.)
Every woman’s life? That’s a big call. But we recognise that unlike most of the products on the market that are targeted at women – this one could actually make a fair difference to a significant part of many women’s lives.
So, okay. You’ve got our attention. Tell us more.
Supposedly the nasal spray (there is nothing sexier than nasal spray) contains testosterone and will be effective for two to eight hours after it’s taken. It will only be available by prescription but that’s probably more time effective than the current alternative to low libido – which is therapy.
News limited reports:
Experts said the treatment could help nearly one in three women around the world who did not get full satisfaction and fundamentally transform relationships.Prof Susan Davis, director of the Women’s Health Research Program at Monash University, said the treatment would act like “Viagra for women” and was a “world-first breakthrough”.
“Rather than a long-term, therapy-based approach, this drug can be taken just when a woman anticipates sexual activity,” Prof Davis said.
“This could be a breakthrough study for women who currently are frustrated by the lack of any treatment options.”
Now, there are a myriad of reasons why a woman might not want to have sex. They’re not attracted to their partner. They’re in bad relationships. They’re on the pill. They’re on anti-depressants. They’re stressed. Or maybe they’re just tired.
But the question is: do these women have a medical disorder that requires treatment or is this just one giant money-making-sell-you-what-you-don’t-need-pharmecutical-company-ploy? (We’ve seen Love and Other Drugs. We know how it goes.)
Top Comments
NO of course not. To all the (dummy) men out there who think this is a solution (surely women are not that gullible) grow up emotionally. If she is not interested, find out why. No amount of devices or pills will fix what actually stems from a deeper need i.e.. to connect emotionally, be understood, be accepted unconditionally, forgive and be forgiven, to be loved for who you are. And if you can't find the time to sort this out when there is an effective 10 day national holiday, well there is not much hope for the rest of the year. No amount of bargain shopping at the Boxing Day sales is going to fill the need for real human companionship that is the true bond of marriage.
While I agree with many if the posts below I'm actually intrigued.
We have a bit of a 'Hen and the egg' issue at our house. I require affection to give sex and he requires sex to give affection. While I'm committed to doing what I can to improve the situation a little nasal spray might just help me along.
After having read comments below I'm keen to get off my pill though and see what that will do for me.
What contraception do you women use now?