Chances are, you’ve heard about the little blue pill that changed the world when it was released in 1998. Viagra redefined the pharmaceutical landscape when it became the first FDA-approved drug for treating erectile dysfunction (1).
Since then, Viagra has become part of pop culture as a lifestyle drug that a lot of men take with the belief that it will help improve their performance in the bedroom.
But while the wonder drug is known for its efficacy in treating erectile dysfunction, one question remains: does Viagra make your dick bigger?
Unfortunately, the answer is NO.
Although some men claim that they noticed an increase in the size of their penis upon taking Viagra, there are no scientific studies yet to back up those claims. The explanation behind that noticeably bigger penis, however, could be because Viagra works by increasing blood flow to the penis to promote an erection (2).
For men who haven’t experienced a full erection due to erectile dysfunction, getting that due to maximum blood flow caused by Viagra could easily be mistaken as a bigger penis. But in truth, it’s still your regular penis that’s fully erected.
Viagra works on the different systems in your body.
It’s common knowledge that an erection is the result of the collaboration between the different parts of your body. Viagra is known as a potent phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, which means that it works by inhibiting PDE5 in the body, a substance that could alter the effects of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), which is an enzyme that is activated by nitric oxide during sexual stimulation (3).
When this happens, your muscles will start to relax to allow better blood flow into your penis to cause an erection.
While Viagra has been recognized for its positive effects in erectile dysfunction, the brain is still considered the most powerful sex organ because it dictates your mood to get down into action or not. Without sexual stimulation, even the most potent drug will still make it hard for you to maintain an erection, so it’s essential to set the right mood if you want to have a sexual encounter with your partner.
Viagra can help you feel better about yourself.
Although there are no studies that show the direct correlation of Viagra in boosting self-confidence, being able to achieve and sustain an erection is already a huge help in dealing with your insecurities.
When you are confident that you will be able to satisfy your partner in the bedroom, you get to feel more like a man.
Viagra has definitely been a wonder drug for many years now. And with the growing number of men experiencing erectile dysfunction, this little blue pill’s success will surely continue for many years to come.
