Viagra - A History of Potency

In the past, being impotent was simply something men had to put up with. Viagra changed all that. The invention of Viagra was essentially a mistake; it was originally designed as a heart drug, but was turned into Viagra after its obvious side effects became apparent. As a result of Viagra, the sexual lives of thousands of men in the UK have been transformed. Up until quite recently in our history then, male impotency was very much swept under the carpet. Male impotency is a huge unspoken issue; nevertheless, there is a cultural history of erectile dysfunction and impotency.

Honey, nettles, eunuchs' urine…or Viagra?

Viagra means more men had a chance to embrace their sexual lives and address any problems in the bedroom. Before that, impotency or erectile dysfunction was shrouded in silence. Men's sexual prowess fills our cultural history in the movies, books and in art. Potency is at the very heart of what it means to be a man. It's no wonder then that looking at the history of impotency reveals a vast array of attempts to cure the problem. Before Viagra came along, there were bizarre and often hopeless remedies, including: orchid, saffron, pine nuts, honey, wine, radishes, asparagus and pepper. As well as food and herbs, it was thought at one point drinking eunuchs' urine (impossible), flagellation, cold baths, stinging nettles and even electrodes to the testicles could cure the problem; all have been tried and tested through the ages.

Viagra - a Sexual Revolution

Now, Viagra sounds like a far more civilised approach - and unlike any of the above, it is medically proven to work. The bizarre array of attempted remedies suggests the desperation men felt - and the lengths they would go to, to retain their male identity and sexual potency. Today, the proliferation of Viagra spam emails and promise of penis enlargement remedies some believe have to some extent driven the internet. The online world is a place where anything can be found, discussed and bought discreetly, offering a window of relief for many men struggling to find answers to erectile dysfunction.

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