Men with ED achieve sexual satisfaction with Viagra, and better relationships
Thursday, June 4th, 2009Hardness of erection revealed to be the key to good sex - Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) gives men with ED enhanced improved function, leading to a more fulfilling and satisfying sexual relationship, reports new research presented today at the European Society for Sexual Medicine1.
Dr Mark Swierzewski, an expert urologist and urological surgeon from Tampa, Florida, USA presented key results from his research of 117 men who, after taking Viagra, found that their desire for sexual intercourse increased by 48%, with a 45% rise in sexual satisfaction. Other measures of intimacy, including hugging, kissing and cuddling also improved by 27%.
Commenting on the research, Dr Swierzewski said, “These results suggest that the urge for sexual intercourse and overall sexual satisfaction are associated with the erectile response. As Viagra significantly improves erectile function, it can be inferred that a harder erection enhances a man’s desire for basic intimacy and sexual satisfaction with their partner.”
Other studies presented at ESSM also support these findings. A new pooled analysis of 6,126 men with ED from 26 randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, showed that they experienced a significantly improved erectile response with Viagra (as measured by the IIEF tool), including overall hardness, satisfaction with sexual intercourse - with an increase of 61 percent in successful intercourse attempts - and overall sexual relationship2.
A second new study, involving 382 men taking Viagra over a 10-week treatment period demonstrated a correlation between Viagra treatment and an increased rate of sexual intercourse3. Utilising the SEAR tool to assess overall treatment impact and effectiveness on self-esteem and relationship, the resulting positive correlation suggested that overall self-esteem in ED patients improved as the percentage of successful intercourse attempts increased.