Tough Subject

[chernmax]

Originally Posted by Dixie

I'll be perfectly honest, I don't possess those parts and don't know much about them. How is ED a health issue?

Becuase showing up to bed with a limp chubby when she's in the mood can be quit a health issue!!!

Originally Posted by SamSpade

I guess it depends on the causes.

Try to imagine any other body part that ceases to function because of poor blood flow. Yeah, you could do WITHOUT an arm or leg - but why should you if it can be medicated?

Viagra isn't an aphrodisiac, although you'd think it was from the way it's marketed.

Therein lies the problem. When I see a commercial with a bunch of middle aged men singing the praises to the tune of Viva Las Vegas - it does have a tendency to make you believe it's an enhancement drug.

Personally I would think the warning would be enough to scare you off. Erections may last as long as four hours. Who in the hell wants to walk around like that for four hours????

[SamSpade]

Originally Posted by Dixie

Therein lies the problem. When I see a commercial with a bunch of middle aged men singing the praises to the tune of Viva Las Vegas - it does have a tendency to make you believe it's an enhancement drug.

Personally I would think the warning would be enough to scare you off. Erections may last as long as four hours. Who in the hell wants to walk around like that for four hours????

No one, and that's not how it works. None of these drugs actually give you an erection, and if you're capable of getting it up easily, it doesn't "enhance" anything. If you're normal without EDS, it won't make you hard for hours or anything.

Most of these drugs accomplish more or less the same thing - increased blood flow. If your blood flow is ok, they don't do anything else. Some drugs like Viagra have a narrow window in which they keep the door open, so to speak. Others do it longer. You STILL need a little "stimulation" to get it going. It doesn't do it for you.

[SoMDGirl42 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by chernmax

Becuase showing up to bed with a limp chubby when she's in the mood can be quit a health issue!!!

[SoMDGirl42 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by SamSpade

No one, and that's not how it works. None of these drugs actually give you an erection, and if you're capable of getting it up easily, it doesn't "enhance" anything. If you're normal without EDS, it won't make you hard for hours or anything.

Most of these drugs accomplish more or less the same thing - increased blood flow. If your blood flow is ok, they don't do anything else. Some drugs like Viagra have a narrow window in which they keep the door open, so to speak. Others do it longer. You STILL need a little "stimulation" to get it going. It doesn't do it for you.

Since you sound like the most educated in the area of ED, is viagra only good for one or can you get multiple from it if you're with the time period?

[wintersprings]

Originally Posted by MMDad

Are you saying that a body part not working is not a health issue?

Should we stop covering care for "woman parts" after they are over reproductive age? Should we just say "deal with menopause, you can't get knocked up any more so it isn't a health issue?"

You are comparing apples and oranges. To be fair you should compare aples and apples.

Male BC is covered by some health plans, but not all. Female BC is covered by some health plans but not all.

ED is covered by some health plans, but not all. Female reproductive problems are covered by all health plans as mandated by law.

For the Nanny States in Europe, they do just that. Men are not tested for Cancer, but ladies are.

Viagra has several medical uses. For those who have Cancer, we use it to keep the pipes open.

[Go G-Men]

Originally Posted by Dixie

(McCain balks at Viagra talk - First Read - msnbc.com)

Did anyone catch this on the news this morning? Deer in the headlights moment but Carly has a point - why do some insurances cover Viagra - seems like it shouldn't fall under a health category issue.

With the things that are pressing in this Country these days... War, the Economy the best MSNBC could do was questions concerning Viagra? You have got to be ####ting me!!!

[wintersprings]

Originally Posted by Go G-Men

With the things that are pressing in this Country these days... War, the Economy the best MSNBC could do was questions concerning Viagra? You have got to be ####ting me!!!

what war?? Or did you miss the news of Iraq asking the USA to leave (Timetable)?

[Lenny]

Originally Posted by wintersprings

what war?? Or did you miss the news of Iraq asking the USA to leave (Timetable)?

As Ronald Reagan used to say, "There you go again Mr. President, misstating the truth."

Originally Posted by Dixie

Therein lies the problem. When I see a commercial with a bunch of middle aged men singing the praises to the tune of Viva Las Vegas - it does have a tendency to make you believe it's an enhancement drug.

Personally I would think the warning would be enough to scare you off. Erections may last as long as four hours. Who in the hell wants to walk around like that for four hours????

Aside from watching Steelers or Gators football games... there isn't a lot that I like to do for even three hours.

As to Viagra vs birth control, Viagra is a drug that is used to treat a defined medical condition. Birth control pills are not. A more accurate comparison would be equating coverage of birth control pills to coverage of condoms, neither of which are covered by some plans.