Flatulence: Towards an Alternative to Viagra

There are many men who believe that there is no real alternative to Viagra when it comes to fighting erectile dysfunction, let alone that this Viagra alternative could be a rectal function. But a few foul smelling horny rats in Italy could put a stop to that belief.

A researcher by the name of Giuseppe Cirino at the University of Naples Federico II in Italy and his colleagues has gotten knee deep into some interesting matter. It seems that Hydrogen sulphide (H2S), a substance that is partially responsible for the foul smells of flatulence and rotten eggs, may be an ally in the fight against erectile dysfunction. The compound has already produced erections in test rats, and it may only be a matter of time before it is used to treat human erectile dysfunction.

An Alternative to Viagra?

The way that Viagra works to treat erectile dysfunction is through blocking enzymes that are a detriment to the erection. An erection occurs when Nitric Oxide (NO) helps to relax the smooth muscles tissues in the penis, allowing extra blood to flow in. Viagra blocks enzymes (PDE5) that attack NO, thus helping with blood flow to the penis. As of now, all of the major erectile dysfunction treatments that are orally ingested are PDE5 inhibitors, like Viagra.

Mr. Cirino's research has shown the H2S also helps to relax these penis tissues. He and his research team have found enzymes that produce H2S in human penile tissue, and it seems that this H2S works in a similar way to the NO in the penis. The research showed that injecting H2S into tissue dilated the blood vessels. It also showed that injecting rats with H2S produced erections.

This is strong evidence that H2S could help to relax the smooth muscles of the human corpus cavernosum, increasing blood flow to the penis. This means that a product based around the increase of H2S in the human penis could be developed as an alternative to Viagra, Cialis, and the other PDE5 inhibitors on the market.

Oral Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction

As of now, there is only one kind of oral treatment for erectile dysfunction: the PDE5 inhibitor. Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are prescribed oral drugs that help treat the disorder (all work by inhibiting PDE5). However, they are not without side effects and particular restrictions. It could be helpful for those who are unable to take PDE5 inhibitors, for a number of reasons, to have another option. For instance, if there were a Viagra alternative that could be orally ingested it may be helpful to those who have heart conditions and are advised not to take Viagra.

Flatulence: A Viagra Alternative

This research gives one something nice to think about the next time the rank smell of an awful fart or a rotten egg is detected. Erectile Dysfunction is an affliction that affects many men, especially as they age. It is a condition that limits ones sexual capacity. It is often the cause of psychological stress.

Hopefully, this research surrounding H2S will lead to the development of a commercially available treatment for erectile dysfunction. Thus, creating an alternative to Viagra and other PDE5 inhibitors based around H2S.

Best Erectile Dysfunction Cure?

So you want to find the best erectile dysfunction cure? You’re not alone. And because there are so many people looking for the same thing, a lot of suspicious business has been popping up. This week, an Australian anti-impotence clinic has been highly scrutinized for their aggressive sales techniques.

Triggered after a man saw a billboard for an erection drug, a sort of alternative to Viagra, and reported to the The Dominion Post his ridiculous experience with the company who advertised they could help him “bonk longer,” stories about bogus drugs have spread like wildfire in the media.

The man, who remains unnamed, phoned the company’s toll-free number, and spoke to a doctor who offered him a prescription that would cost $NZ3995 ($3195 US). Nobody expected that buying Viagra would be so expensive. But what is more shocking is that, even after he had refused the offer, they continued to call him back against his will.

Harassment like this is the farthest thing from the ideal erectile dysfunction cure. And yet it happens all the time. If you’ve done your homework, you know that a large portion of sexual dysfunction is psychological, caused mainly by stress. Not many things are as stressful as being pursued by a pushy pharmaceutical company, and having to weigh the option between going broke or going limp.

Yet erectile dysfunction cures are everywhere, with technological advances being made and an increasing demand for better, cheaper products. Scientists are constantly working on the causes of impotence. Consider:

• Viagra turned ten this year: hard to believe people have been able to buy Viagra for a decade.
  
  
  
  

• MSNBC reported this week that Dr. J. Francois Eid has significantly lowered the dangers in penile surgery—previously thought to be a highly dangerous alternative to Viagra—with his "No-Touch" surgical technique. Apparently this new development has caused the number of penile implant infections to be below 1%.

• Researcher Taben Hale is studying the connection between sexual dysfunction and high blood pressure. She believes that impotence is the first sign of heart disease. If that isn’t enough to stress you out!
  

There are dozens of alternatives to Viagra, including their major competitors, Cialis and Levitra. To find out what the best erectile dysfunction cure is for you, consult your doctor, read the literature, and get ready for lift-off.