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I read a news item recently that brought up an interesting aspect to erectile dysfunction treatments. We all know that the discovery of Viagra sparked a sexual revolution by enabling men to have uninterrupted sex well into their twilight years, but what effect does this have on Women. Are elderly women happy about the fact that marriage is no longer a slide into the platonic? Are ED treatments contributing to marital infidelity?

For some women, the Viagra experience is far from mind-blowing. The little blue pill may make men “feel like they’re 20 again”, but what happens when a man has the erection of a 20-year-old. Does he still want a fiftysomething-year-old body? A man can pop a Viagra, but there is no equivalent for a woman. If she is going through menopause, her body probably cannot keep up. This causes resentment on both sides. Women withdraw, and men look around.

According to some women on the 50’s dating scene, most men that age are not interested in dating anyone unless they’re at least 10 years younger than them. Thanks to Viagra (and a healthier bank book than their younger counterparts), the man of the house now has the ability and the desire to woo a younger woman who can keep up with him. Highly regular sex is just not the natural thing for women of a menopausal age. Even with artificial help, it simply isn’t comfortable, certainly not for hours.

Men, if you take Viagra or another erectile dysfunction drugs? What effect has it had on your relationship? Let us know if you agree with these reports of the ill-effect the drug is having on married life.