Sex is Good Podcast

Viagra and Cialis for Women? The Science Is Wild.

Shameless Care Episode 85

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Most people assume medications like Viagra and Cialis are “for men.” But women take them too, and the science behind what happens is far more interesting than most people realize.

In this episode of the Sex is Good Podcast, Robert and Anna break down what medications like sildenafil, tadalafil, and apomorphine actually do in women, why researchers became interested in them in the first place, and why the results have been both promising and controversial.

They discuss:
 • Blood flow and female sexual arousal
 • Why “desire” and “arousal” are not the same thing
 • The strange history of “female Viagra”
 • Why some women report dramatic benefits while studies remain mixed
 • The role dopamine may play in sexual response
 • The real science behind tadalafil, sildenafil, and apomorphine in women
 • The difference between internet hype and actual clinical evidence

As always, this episode is funny, honest, deeply researched, and very NSFW in places.

This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.