Patent Publication Number: US-2017348527-A1

Title: Methods to improve libido by administering electricity

Description:
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     FIELD 
     Embodiments of the invention generally pertain to the field of treating medical conditions using TENS/EMS (Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation/Electronic Muscle Stimulation) technology. 
     BACKGROUND 
     TENS/EMS technology existed at least as early as the late 1980&#39;s. TENS/EMS units have been prescribed for, for example, chronic back spasms. Non-invasive Electro Pharmaceutical Device (EPD) technology has been developed used and Dr. Saul Liss and his company “Medi Consultants, Inc.” for treating depression, headache, fibromyalgia, chronic back pain, TMJ syndrome, cerebral palsy spasticity, and a type of anxiety. Electrotherapy stimulation technology is discussed in U.S. Pat. No. 8,612,008 B2, titled “MICROCURRENT AND CRANIAL ELECTROTHERAPY STIMULATOR FORCONTROL OF ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, DEPRESSION AND PAIN,” which is hereby incorporated by reference. However, the prior art is lacking methods for using TENS/EMS technology that improve the libido with the efficacy of the present invention. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY 
     Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to methods for improving the libido using electrical stimulation. According to various embodiments of the invention, electrical stimulation can be applied to the body using a TENS/EMS device, 2, 3 or 4 times a day. According to certain embodiments of the invention, each of these applications occurs for 20 minutes. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       FIG. # 1  shows a male front diagram showing placements of electrodes according to embodiments of the present invention. 
       FIG. # 2  shows a female back diagram showing placements of electrodes according to embodiments of the present invention. 
       FIG. # 3  shows exemplary functionality of one possible TENS/EMS unit that may be used according to embodiments of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, acupuncture treatments may be used along with a TENS/EMS unit, for example, on patients who have suffered stroke paralyses. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, a TENS/EMS unit may be used for 20 minutes twice per day. 
     Around the second week of using the TENS/EMS unit a slight improvement in sex drive may occur, a positive increase in the libido. Accordingly to further embodiments of the present invention, use of the TENS/EMS unit can be increased. For example, the TENS/EMS unit may be used for three-or-four 20-minute sessions daily. An individual 20 minute session at home may employ an hour for prepping/treatment/shut-down, on a bed or couch. The libido may continue to improve. According to embodiments of the present invention, the patient may stop getting acupuncture sessions, for example, nine months after commencing use of the TENS/EMS unit, but may keep using the TENS/EMS unit at home, for three-or-four 20-minute sessions per day. 
     As will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art, according to embodiments of the present invention, a doctor can select the areas on the patient&#39;s body at which the contacts (also known as electrodes) are to be placed. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, no other prescriptions, technology, diet, or environment changes are introduced during the treatment period. This allows for monitoring and understanding the progress of the sex drive improvements of TENS/EMS treatments. The basic Project Management Institute&#39;s (PMI) project methodology may be employed. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the libido, i.e., sex drive, may return. According to embodiments of the present invention, the patient can have regular sex, for example, at 62 years old. According to embodiments of the present invention, the libido improvement process of embodiments of the present invention can take a calendar time of one year and eight months. 
     There are three drawings: 
     FIG. #  1 .) Male front diagram 
     FIG. #  2 .) Female back diagram 
     FIG. #  3 .) Functionality of the power unit. 
     Choosing a male or a female for the diagrams has no significance or meaning, regarding the genders illustrated. Exemplary placement of contacts is shown for potentially six channels, while the maximum channels of the unit may be two channels. The potential placement for 12 channels (left &amp; right) locations can be extrapolated. 
     1.) Male Front Diagram: 
     There is a front diagram of a male, and the power unit, showing, according to certain embodiments of the present invention, three channels (two contacts per channel) to the “Unit/Power.” There are three areas of the body illustrated, where two contacts (also referred to as electrodes) are stuck to the body, with moisture, to the skin. Wires are connected to the contacts. The wires illustrate that they go to the power unit (# 7 ). Every channel, going between the contacts and power unit, preferably includes two wires (positive/negative) to the power unit. The three channel&#39;s wires, going to the three areas illustrated, include the right-hip-and-thigh area (# 1  and # 2 ), the right-top-and-bottom-shin area (# 3  and # 4 ), and the left-shoulder-and-bicep area (# 5  and # 6 ). 
     2.) Female Back Diagram: 
     There is a back diagram of a female, and the power unit, also showing, according to certain embodiments of the present invention, three channels (two contacts per channel) to the “Unit/Power”. There are three areas of the body illustrated, where two contacts are stuck to the body, with moisture, to the skin. Wires are connected to the contacts. The wires illustrate that they go to the power unit (# 7 ). Every channel, going between the contacts and power unit, preferably includes two wires (positive-and-negative) to the power unit. The three channel&#39;s wires, going to the three areas illustrated, include the right-back-forearm-and-wrist area (# 8  and # 9 ), the right-upper-and-mid-back area (# 10  and # 11 ), and the left-mid-back-and-left-lower-back area (# 12  and # 13 ). 
     3.) Functionality of the Power Unit Diagram: 
     There is a diagram of the power unit, showing, according to embodiments of the present invention, wires from the “unit/power” to the contacts wire (two contacts per channel/area) (# 7 ). Wires are shown that they are connected to the contacts. The wires illustrate that they go to the power unit. Every channel, going between the contacts and power unit, preferably includes two wires (positive/negative) to the power unit. The basic TENS/EMS unit controls (# 14 ) are listed. According to embodiments of the present invention, a standard TENS/EMS unit may be used. A Twin-Stim unit may be used, which is a dual unit, have four contacts, for two channels. One to four channels (or even more) are available on different models. Depending on units, power could come from batteries (AA or 9 Volt), recharging batteries, lithium batteries, or AC outlet. Battery powered modes allows the patient to move around during sessions, using the belt-clip. 
     Embodiments of this invention can provide a method to improve and strengthen the libido, the sex drive, in males and females, without introducing any external or unnatural drugs. 
     The method can provide a TENS/EMS power source, two electrodes, wiring, and optionally additional electrodes. TENS/EMS units typically have no side effects other than possible skin irritation (where the electrodes are placed on the skin; if the machine is left on too long). Some form of cream, or lubrication, could be beneficial. 
     The process utilizes a TENS/EMS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation/Electronic Muscle Stimulation) machine to naturally generate the increased production by the human body&#39;s nerve fiber&#39;s neurotransmitters. The TENS/EMS unit produces electric currents to stimulate the nerves. The pulses produced by stimulators are used for nerve excitation. The unit is able to modulate pulse width, frequency and intensity. Generally TENS is applied at high frequency (&gt;50 Hz) with an intensity below motor contraction (sensory intensity) or low frequency (&lt;10 Hz) with an intensity that produces contractions. 
     Here are exemplary adjustable specifications of a TwinStim TENS/EMS unit that can be used:
         Pulse Amplitude: Adjustable, 0-100 mA peak into 500 ohm load each channel.   Voltage 0 to 50V (Load: 500 ohm)   Pulse Rate Adjustable, from 2 to 150 Hz, 1 Hz-step   Pulse Width Adjustable, from 50 to 300 microseconds   On Time Adjustable (Contraction Time), 2˜90 seconds, 1 Sec.-step   Off Time Adjustable (Relaxation Time), 2˜90 seconds, 1 Sec.-step   Ramp Time Adjustable, 1-8 seconds, 1 Sec.-step   Five TENS Modes: B(Burst), N(Normal),M (Modulation),SD1(Strength Duration), SD2   Two EMS Modes: S(Synchronous), A(Alternate)   10 Burst Mode Burst rate: Adjustable, 0-5-5 Hz   Pulse width adjustable, 50˜300 uS   Frequency fixed=100 Hz.       

     The settings should preferably be set-up by a professional/doctor. There are standards and average settings available on the internet, but professionals can set-up units based on experience, the person&#39;s needs, different physical sizes and compositions. 
     The company “Current Solutions LLC” sells a TENS/EMS unit that may be used according to embodiments of the present invention. 
     One exemplary model is “Twin Stim® TENS and EMS Combo”. 
     Additional Product Features:
         System includes device, lead wires, four self-adhesive reusable electrodes, 9-volt battery, hard plastic carrying case and instruction manual   Patient compliance meter can store up to 60 sets of operation records and 999 hours   Power Source: 9-volt battery   Wave Form: Asymmetrical Bi-Phase Square Pulse   Timer: 1-60 minutes or continuous.       

     The Food and Drug Administration&#39;s (FDA) rules must be complied with; followed for manufacturing, sales, and purchasing TENS/EMS units. This is a Class II Medical device. Federal law may restrict TENS/EMS devices to the sale of units by or on the order of a licensed health care professional. 
     When the unit has been set-up, time should be allowed for three or four sessions a day, faithfully. The patient can consider walking around with the unit hooked up and running, but according to another embodiment, that is not done. It can work better when the patient can lie down or lounge for the session. When the patient moves around with unit on, the electrodes can get pulled off, the unit can fall off, and if the patient is not dressed properly the patient must typically partially undress. 
     There may be slight feelings of the patient&#39;s libido, his or her sex drive, improving within weeks. The patient&#39;s libido will continue to improve as months progress. The first feelings will happen in the early morning. Men may wake with an erection. Women may also get (clitoral) erections during sleep. According to embodiments of the present invention, the same methods may be employed for men and women. 
     The feelings, or erections, continue to increase. The ability increases as the TENS/EMS sessions continue. It continues, getting stronger over time, until the ability to reach a climax returns. After numerous months, the patient may reach a climax, which may be repeatable a few weeks later. The time to reach a climax takes a long time, at first. The time required to reach a climax takes shorter and shorter amount of time. After numerous months later, the client may regainthe ability to reach a climax every day or two. 
     The libido, the sex drive, may return. According to embodiments of the present invention, the calendar time that this process may take may be one year and eight months. 
     Methods to restore and/or improve the libido, the sex drive, in males and females, without introducing any external unnatural drugs. The process utilizes a TENS/EMS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation/Electronic Muscle Stimulation) machine to naturally generate the increased production by the human body&#39;s nerve fiber&#39;s neurotransmitters.