Perhaps most noteworthy in this category is Viagra, the highly touted drug that increases a man's natural response to sexual stimulation. Taken one hour before sexual activity, the pill stimulates the chemicals that cause an erection, allowing blood to flow to the penis during sexual activity. Unlike other treatments, Viagra stimulates erections only during sexual arousal. Often there are psychological forces at work that can cause impotence. Anxiety about money, health, work or the relationship itself can prompt a variety of sexual problems.
Many women mistakenly believe that once they hit menopause, their sex life is over.
While there are certain hormonal changes that occur during menopause, there is no reason to equate menopause with a loss of femininity or sexuality. Many women find that the freedom from menstruation, contraception and child-rearing makes sex more relaxed and pleasurable. Post-menopausal women may notice a decrease in vaginal lubrication, which often occurs as a result of declining levels of estrogen. With less lubrication, it may take longer for a woman to feel aroused and she may find intercourse painful. There are many ways to combat this problem, including estrogen therapy and the use of a vaginal lubricant.