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subject: Viagra a cure for homosexuality?
I really need some advice.
I'm sixteen, male, and very regrettably I'm almost certain that I'm gay. All I want is to lead a regular lifestyle and with a female partner. I do find good looking females attractive, but not in any sexual manner and I find it almost impossible to be sexually stimulated by any images except those of men. I wondered if taking viagra to increase one's sex drive would actually enable me to achieve sexual arousal from a female. If so then perhaps I could lead a hetrosexual sex life and not have to be gay.
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Answer:
by Annette Owens: ()
Thank you very much for coming to The Sexual Health Network with your concern. Let me answer your question about Viagra first: Viagra does not affect sexual desire. Viagra helps men who do have a normal desire for sex, but who for some reason have erections that are not very strong. The drug works by preventing the breakdown of a substance released in the penis and causing erections. Thereby, a small erection is enhanced. So, my answer is no, Viagra most likely will not help you to find women sexually attractive.
Have you read the information on our sexual orientation channel? If not, I would strongly encourage you to do so. Also read the questions and answers on Blaise Astra Parker’s page (see link on the right hand side). Blaise specifically deals with questions about sexual orientation. Please read her archive.
A lot of young men and women your age struggle with questioning their sexual orientation. A “normal” heterosexual lifestyle seems so much easier, since it allows you to blend in to society without being questioned about your sexual orientation. So I understand your concern about wanting to become aroused by women. Please know that I personally do not believe that any one sexual orientation is more normal than others. I treat everyone the same, regardless of whether they happen to be homosexual, bi-sexual, or heterosexual.
I would encourage you to take your time exploring the possibility of you being gay. Do you have any youth counselor you could talk to? This is a very common issue for a lot of young people and there are usually some local resources available. Ask your doctor for a referral. And again, please read the information on our site.
Do not hesitate to ask again, or even better ask Blaise who may be able to give you a much better answer.
Best wishes to you,
Annette Owens, MD PhD
Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology
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