Save Your Sex Drive With This Pill
You might have heard of it as “pink viagra,” and even though that’s totally inaccurate, Addyi does help women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. A drop in libido isn’t uncommon in premenopausal women but doctors finally pinpointed the problem. While Viagra increases blood flow for men, that quick fix doesn’t do squat to help us get it on. Instead, Addyi is a serotonin receptor antagonist, which is just a fancy way of saying it boosts the level of happy signals in your brain. This neurological discovery was the key to unlocking the mystery of hypoactive sexual desire disorder. It’s still unclear exactly how the medication does this, but after two FDA rejections in 2010 and 2013, Addyi is finally available for women who need it.
Amanda Parrish participated in a trial for Addyi before its approval. She gave it two thumbs-up, saying she “[knew] this pill worked for [her].” A healthy sex life is important for a variety of reasons, including being able to feel the greatest physical pleasure there is whether it’s by yourself or with someone else. Vogue’s Amy Gamerman described her experience with Addyi after four weeks as “less a crashing wave of desire than an easy swell.” Both of these women reported the same thing – simply wanting sex more.
Sprout Pharmaceuticals is providing women with the opportunity to break free from a sexless life for the first time. Still, it’s not as easy to get as most medications. Any doctor can prescribe Viagra, but a script for Addyi has to be written by a doctor certified for this specific drug. Those diagnosed with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, which can also affect men, can get Addyi and see results over time. This isn’t instant relief – you have to stick to it in order for it to work. Drinking alcohol is a huge no-no if you’re on Addyi, and you should double check with your doctor to make sure it won’t interact with any other medications you take.
Sex is beautiful, and everyone should be able to enjoy it. Addyi is here to make that possible if you decide it’s right for you.
