Big Pharma’s attempt to super-charge women’s love lives is a big fail.

The drug Addyi, a little pink pill for women, hit the market late last year with great fanfare. It was supposed to be Viagra for women.

But women refused to buy into the hype… And rightfully so.

“Women are just smarter than the drug company thought,” said Beth A. Prairie, a midlife-gynecology specialist at West Penn Hospital in Bloomfield, Pa. She notes Addyi is “very expensive and not very effective.”1

The FDA approved the medication in August of last year. The pill’s manufacturer, Sprout Pharmaceuticals, dreamed of exploiting a projected $2 billion market. They estimated five to nine million American women nationwide would be interested in taking it.

They were absolutely wrong. Only 1,000 Addyi prescriptions were filled in its first two months on the market. By comparison, Viagra sold more than 500,000 prescriptions in its first month.

Women are intelligent enough to see that Addyi doesn’t work very well… It has worrisome side effects… And it costs a fortune.

When mixed with alcohol, Addyi can lead to dangerously low blood pressure and fainting. Other side effects are nausea and drowsiness… Not very conducive to good sex!2

Addyi works differently than Viagra. Men take Viagra just before sex. It eliminates the physical problem of getting and keeping an erection. Addyi doesn’t treat any physical problem. Instead, it targets chemicals in the female brain that are supposed to increase desire.3

Women must take the pill daily for it to be effective. And depending on insurance, it can cost up to $850 per month.4

The fact is, women don’t need Big Pharma for a better love life. Researchers have uncovered seven foods that can make things hotter in the bedroom naturally… And without dangerous side effects:5,6,7

1. Dark chocolate. Always a Valentine’s Day favorite, dark chocolate contains flavonoids that reduce stress and relax blood vessels. This allows better blood flow to the desired regions. Dark chocolate also contains a compound called phenylethylamine. It has been shown to release the same endorphins triggered by sex. It also increases feelings of attraction, according to a study in the Journal of the American Diabetic Association.
2. Green Tea. It’s rich in These compounds increase sexual response by promoting blood flow. They also cause blood vessels to release nitric oxide. It’s a natural sex-boosting chemical.
3. Spinach. Its magnesium content increases blood flow to the extremities. This can increase arousal. It may also make having an orgasm easier.
4. Pesto. Pine nuts are one of the key ingredients in pesto sauce. They are packed with zinc. Women with higher levels of zinc have been shown to have a greater sex drive. Oysters are another food with lots of zinc.
5. Salmon. Oily cold-water fish like wild salmon, sardines, and tuna are overflowing with omega-3 fatty acids. These cause a spike in dopamine levels. This in turn improves circulation and blood flow… And this triggers arousal. Dopamine also initiates positive feelings in your brain. It can help make you more receptive to your partner.
6. Guava. This fruit packs more vitamin C than just about any other food. Studies show it can increase libido in women. Add frozen guava to smoothies and desserts.
7. Beef. Lack of iron is one of the most common deficiencies in women. This can result in low sex drive and fatigue. Red meat can restore this much needed mineral. Opt for organic, grass-fed varieties.

Don’t fall for Big Pharma’s “solution” for a better sex drive. These natural solutions are safe and effective ways for women to take control of their sex lives this Valentine’s Day… Or any other day of the year.

In Good Health,

Angela Salerno
Publisher, INH Health Watch

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References:
1http://www.post-gazette.com/news/science/2016/01/10/Female-Viagra/stories/201601080236
2http://www.eatthis.com/female-viagra-foods
3http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/19/health/5-myths-female-viagra/
4http://www.post-gazette.com/news/science/2016/01/10/Female-Viagra/stories/201601080236
5http://www.eatthis.com/female-viagra-foods
6http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/foods-for-better-sex?slide=3
7http://healthycures.org/eat-for-better-sex