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{{Expert-subject|Pharmacology|date=February 2009}}

Many sexual activities have side effects on people's concentration and these activities include (hand practice and secretion of your sperm) the attraction towards people (male and female) happens because of the atmosphere you have around you and the environment.
Many [[drug]]s, both legal and illegal, have [[Adverse effect (medicine)|side effects]] which impact on the user's sexual functions. For example, the side effect of many legal [[antidepressant]]s and [[antipsychotic]] drugs is the reduction of [[sexual desire]].
Many [[drug]]s, both legal and illegal, have [[Adverse effect (medicine)|side effects]] which impact on the user's sexual functions. For example, the side effect of many legal [[antidepressant]]s and [[antipsychotic]] drugs is the reduction of [[sexual desire]].


Some drugs, such as [[cocaine]] and [[MDMA]], increase sensual and erotic sensations, though both may inhibit sexual intercourse itself by causing temporary [[erectile dysfunction]]s.
Some drugs, such as [[cocaine]] and [[MDMA]], increase sensual and erotic sensations, though both may inhibit sexual intercourse itself by causing temporary [[erectile dysfunction]]s.


[[Date rape drugs]], such as [[rohypnol]], are notorious for being used to render victims unconscious, dissociated or severely sedated and thus easy targets for sexual assault.
[[Date rape drugs]], such as [[rohypnol]], are notorious for being used to render victims unconscious, dissociated, or severely sedated and thus easy targets for sexual assault.


Perhaps the most common drug used is [[alcohol and sex|alcohol]]. At low concentrations of blood alcohol, [[social inhibition]]s are reduced, though in higher concentrations it can also inhibit performance. Many other drugs also inhibit sexual performance.
Perhaps the most common drug used is [[alcohol and sex|alcohol]]. At low concentrations of blood alcohol, [[social inhibition]]s are reduced, though in higher concentrations it can also inhibit performance. Many other drugs also inhibit sexual performance.


Because drug and alcohol use is commonly presented as an excuse for unacceptable behaviour, it is however necessary to treat the idea of a direct causal relation between drug use and unsafe sex with caution. Drugs may provide a socially acceptable excuse for engaging in sexual behaviours in which people may want to engage but perhaps know that they should not.<ref>Race K (2009): ''Pleasure Consuming Medicine: The queer politics of drugs'' Durham: Duke University Press.</ref>
Because drug and alcohol use is commonly presented as an excuse for unacceptable behaviour, it is necessary to treat the idea of a direct causal relation between drug use and unsafe sex with caution. Drugs may provide a socially acceptable excuse for engaging in sexual behaviours in which people may want to engage but perhaps know that they should not.<ref>Race K (2009): ''Pleasure Consuming Medicine: The queer politics of drugs'' Durham: Duke University Press.</ref>


Tobacco use (e.g., cigarette smoking), also reduces sexual function, with the incidence of impotence being approximately 85 percent higher in male smokers compared to non-smokers.<ref>{{cite web | title=The Tobacco Reference Guide | url=http://www.tobaccoprogram.org/tobaccorefguide/ch12/ch12p1.htm | accessdate = 2006-07-15}}</ref>
[[Tobacco]] use (''e.g.'', cigarette smoking), also reduces sexual function, with the incidence of impotence being approximately eighty-five percent higher in male smokers compared to non-smokers.<ref>{{cite web | title=The Tobacco Reference Guide | url=http://www.tobaccoprogram.org/tobaccorefguide/ch12/ch12p1.htm | accessdate = 2006-07-15}}</ref>


[[Hormone therapy|Hormone therapies]] can also change [[sexual arousal]] levels, and levels of sexual aggression.
[[Hormone therapy|Hormone therapies]] can also change [[sexual arousal]] levels, and levels of sexual aggression.
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| accessdate = 2007-07-30}}</ref> such potent [[dopamine receptor]] [[agonist]]s as [[cabergoline]] may help achieve [[Orgasm#Achieving orgasm#Multiple|multiple orgasms]] as well as the retention of sexual arousal for longer periods.<ref>{{cite journal | author = Krüger TH, Haake P, Haverkamp J, et al. | title = Effects of acute prolactin manipulation on sexual drive and function in males | journal = [[Journal of Endocrinology]] | volume = 179 | issue = 3 | pages = 357–65 | year = 2003 | month = December | pmid = 14656205 | doi = 10.1677/joe.0.1790357 | url = | issn = | accessdate = 2010-08-07}}</ref> In theory, it can also help to preserve erection after orgasm.
| accessdate = 2007-07-30}}</ref> such potent [[dopamine receptor]] [[agonist]]s as [[cabergoline]] may help achieve [[Orgasm#Achieving orgasm#Multiple|multiple orgasms]] as well as the retention of sexual arousal for longer periods.<ref>{{cite journal | author = Krüger TH, Haake P, Haverkamp J, et al. | title = Effects of acute prolactin manipulation on sexual drive and function in males | journal = [[Journal of Endocrinology]] | volume = 179 | issue = 3 | pages = 357–65 | year = 2003 | month = December | pmid = 14656205 | doi = 10.1677/joe.0.1790357 | url = | issn = | accessdate = 2010-08-07}}</ref> In theory, it can also help to preserve erection after orgasm.


A few drugs can actually increase sexual performance when used to treat [[erectile dysfunction]]. These include [[sildenafil]] (marketed as Viagra) and [[tadalafil]]. [[Bremelanotide]] appears to affect [[libido|sexual desire]] directly, making it the first scientifically recognized [[aphrodisiac]]. This is also true of [[Melanotan II]] which bremelanotide is based upon. Additionally, the alkyl nitrites ([[poppers]]) have a long history of use as a sexual enhancement aid, going back about fifty years. According to the text "ISOBUTYL NITRITE and Related Compounds", many researchers agree that the alkyl nitrites may be a true aphrodisiac in the sense of promoting and enhancing sexual response.<ref>{{cite web | title=ISOBUTYL NITRITE and Related Compounds| url=http://www.virusmythpoppersmyth.org/isobutyl_nitrite_and_rela/ | accessdate = 2009-07-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=ALL ABOUT POPPERS | url=http://www.allaboutpoppers.com/ | accessdate = 2006-07-15}}</ref>
A few drugs can actually increase sexual performance when used to treat [[erectile dysfunction]]. These include [[sildenafil]] (marketed as Viagra) and [[tadalafil]]. [[Bremelanotide]] appears to affect [[libido|sexual desire]] directly, making it the first scientifically recognized [[aphrodisiac]]. This is also true of [[Melanotan II]], upon which bremelanotide is based. Additionally, the alkyl nitrites ([[poppers]]) have a long history of use as a sexual enhancement aid, going back about fifty years. According to the text "ISOBUTYL NITRITE and Related Compounds", many researchers agree that the alkyl nitrites may be a true aphrodisiac in the sense of promoting and enhancing sexual response.<ref>{{cite web | title=ISOBUTYL NITRITE and Related Compounds| url=http://www.virusmythpoppersmyth.org/isobutyl_nitrite_and_rela/ | accessdate = 2009-07-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=ALL ABOUT POPPERS | url=http://www.allaboutpoppers.com/ | accessdate = 2006-07-15}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Aphrodisiac]]
* [[Aphrodisiac]]
* [[Love potion]]
* [[Methamphetamine and sex#Sexual behavior|Methamphetamine and sex]]
* [[Methamphetamine and sex#Sexual behavior|Methamphetamine and sex]]
* [[Party and play]]
* [[Party and play]]

Revision as of 18:56, 28 July 2013

Many drugs, both legal and illegal, have side effects which impact on the user's sexual functions. For example, the side effect of many legal antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs is the reduction of sexual desire.

Some drugs, such as cocaine and MDMA, increase sensual and erotic sensations, though both may inhibit sexual intercourse itself by causing temporary erectile dysfunctions.

Date rape drugs, such as rohypnol, are notorious for being used to render victims unconscious, dissociated, or severely sedated and thus easy targets for sexual assault.

Perhaps the most common drug used is alcohol. At low concentrations of blood alcohol, social inhibitions are reduced, though in higher concentrations it can also inhibit performance. Many other drugs also inhibit sexual performance.

Because drug and alcohol use is commonly presented as an excuse for unacceptable behaviour, it is necessary to treat the idea of a direct causal relation between drug use and unsafe sex with caution. Drugs may provide a socially acceptable excuse for engaging in sexual behaviours in which people may want to engage but perhaps know that they should not.[1]

Tobacco use (e.g., cigarette smoking), also reduces sexual function, with the incidence of impotence being approximately eighty-five percent higher in male smokers compared to non-smokers.[2]

Hormone therapies can also change sexual arousal levels, and levels of sexual aggression.

Since the partial cause of the refractory period is the inhibition of dopamine by an orgasm-induced secretion of prolactin,[3] such potent dopamine receptor agonists as cabergoline may help achieve multiple orgasms as well as the retention of sexual arousal for longer periods.[4] In theory, it can also help to preserve erection after orgasm.

A few drugs can actually increase sexual performance when used to treat erectile dysfunction. These include sildenafil (marketed as Viagra) and tadalafil. Bremelanotide appears to affect sexual desire directly, making it the first scientifically recognized aphrodisiac. This is also true of Melanotan II, upon which bremelanotide is based. Additionally, the alkyl nitrites (poppers) have a long history of use as a sexual enhancement aid, going back about fifty years. According to the text "ISOBUTYL NITRITE and Related Compounds", many researchers agree that the alkyl nitrites may be a true aphrodisiac in the sense of promoting and enhancing sexual response.[5][6]

See also

Contrast with

References

  1. ^ Race K (2009): Pleasure Consuming Medicine: The queer politics of drugs Durham: Duke University Press.
  2. ^ "The Tobacco Reference Guide". Retrieved 2006-07-15.
  3. ^ Haake, P.; Exton, M.S.; Haverkamp, J.; Krämer, M.; Leygraf, N.; Hartmann, U.; Schedlowski, M.; Krueger, T.H.C. (2002), "Absence of orgasm-induced prolactin secretion in a healthy multi-orgasmic male subject", International Journal of Impotence Research, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 133–135, doi:10.1038/sj/ijir/3900823, retrieved 2007-07-30 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  4. ^ Krüger TH, Haake P, Haverkamp J; et al. (2003). "Effects of acute prolactin manipulation on sexual drive and function in males". Journal of Endocrinology. 179 (3): 357–65. doi:10.1677/joe.0.1790357. PMID 14656205. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Explicit use of et al. in: |author= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "ISOBUTYL NITRITE and Related Compounds". Retrieved 2009-07-29.
  6. ^ "ALL ABOUT POPPERS". Retrieved 2006-07-15.


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