Flowers, Chocolates and Pills. Are you Valentine's ready?

Flowers, Chocolates and Pills - Are you Valentine's Day ready?

This article has been written and medically approved by Pharmacist Conor McSorley GPhC Reg No. 2223070

For many couples, Valentine's Day is stressful - having to organise presents, getting flowers from the petrol station before they all sell out or finding a new recipe to surprise your spouse. However for some men, not being able to attain or maintain a full erection can cause increased stress this time of year. 

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Browns Pharmacy know that erectile dysfunction can be embarrassing, and we want to make it easier and more subtle for you to get the help you need. No physical examination is required but we will ask you a few questions about your general health and medication, to make sure that sildenafil is suitable for you.

Viagra Connect and Eropid both contain the same active ingredient Sildenafil. The only difference is the price.

We offer free advice, discreet packaging and as a registered online pharmacy can provide the assurance that we will never use counterfeit products.

Erectile dysfunction is a common condition that affects men of all ages, if you cannot get or maintain an erection hard enough for sex, you may be experiencing ED.

ED can occur for many different reasons including psychological or as a side effect to some medication, but the main cause is restricted blood flow to the penis. Capillaries, small blood vessels, in the penis can become narrowed or blocked as a result of smoking, high cholesterol or lack of exercise.

Sildenafil is the only over the counter treatment for ED in men over 18 years old. It works by relaxing blood vessels, thereby increasing the blood flow to the penis to help get an erection and maintain hardness for sexual intercourse. It is important to follow the directions on the patient information leaflet.

Sildenafil typically acts within 30 minutes to 1 hour but can take longer than this if taken alongside a high fat meal, such as chips.

Image result for eropid 4 tablets Sexual arousal is required for Viagra Connect to produce an erection which will then last for up to four hours, but the effects tend to reduce following the end of sexual intercourse. Headaches are a common side effect, affecting 1 in 10.

Getting the most out of your tablet

For optimal results when taking Sildenafil 

  • Get in the mood – You need to be sexually aroused for the tablet to work
  • Take your time – Stress can result in ED so be patient and relax
  • Eat smart – The tablet can be taken with or without food but high fat meals will slow its action
  • Practice – If it’s been a while since you have had an erection, masturbate with an erection prior to sexual intercourse