How Does Viagra Work?

June 18th, 2010 |

Everyone has heard of Viagra, the little blue pill that can boost a man’s sex life and deal with the problems and unhappiness caused by impotence. But how exactly does Viagra work?

Viagra is the brand name for sildenafil citrate, a drug that was originally developed for use in patients with high blood pressure or heart disease. It works by blocking the action of an enzyme called PDE5, which in turn can block another enzyme that helps a man achieve an erection. Viagra basically stands in the way of the PDE5 to enable the erection to take place. What makes Viagra special is that it acts only when the man is aroused, and only on the penis, as the PDE5 enzyme is specific to the penis.

This has been a godsend to the millions of men who suffer from impotence, yet Viagra isn’t suitable for everyone – it is only available on prescription, so you have to visit a doctor to actually get it, and many people don’t like the idea of taking drugs to boost their sex life. Thankfully there is an alternative – there are herbal Viagra pills available that have the same effect as the little blue pill but don’t require a prescription and don’t contain a cocktail of chemicals.

To learn more about how herbal Viagra can work for you, visit www.ultimate-herbal.com/herbal-viagra.aspx