There's a feminist dilemma; should we shun the medicalization of female desire, or should we celebrate the availability of such a drug?
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    Check out the original article about Viagra for Women here.

    Scott_Bromley
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    Let the gel be available. Women can choose. Why would any woman not want the option?

    cabotlodge
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    No more 'Washing my hair' excuses now!

    mattbrawn
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    cabotlodge, I fully agree with you. It is up to the individual woman to choose. Those against it are not forced to use it.

    Vierotchka
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    It must be very frustrating for people who have the mental capacity to consent to sexual relations, but lack the physiological & hormonal urges necessary to fulfill their cognitive wishes. In a relationship, that's what we call a "deal breaker". If I were a woman living with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (or if I were living with a woman with the disorder) I would definitely support the development of LibiGel as a solution. Why shouldn't a woman have the choice?

    Personally, I think that this is reflective of a much larger social change. Human beings evolve in a biocultural conext - meaning that the biology of our species changes slowly over time along with the various learned behaviors and technological advancements passed on through the generations. As technology has advanced (the introduction of antiseptics, for example), the sheer number of people has increased exponentially. The members of our species, therefore, feel less obligated to enter into monogamous relationships because the survival of our species is virtually guaranteed. I think that divorce rates will continue to rise, and that fewer and fewer people will choose a "mate" in the traditional sense. The concept of the nuclear family is quickly flying out the window.

    So, if you choose to copulate with another consenting human being, USE A CONDOM EVERY TIME.

    Ando_SB
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    If it's safe, and if it helps women in ways they want to be helped, then it could be worthwhile.

    But I do think there is a danger in pathologizing low sexual desire and creating the expectation of a quick fix. There is already a tremendous amount of strain put on relationships as a result of unequal desire for sex. The American way of life is not really conducive to a healthy sexual connection between long-term partners. If men (and women, too) think that this gel is going to solve all that instantly, it's going to be a big disappointment, one that could do serious harm to relationships.

    jontv
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    how's it taste in a drink?

    hivepoker

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