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Female Libido Pill Fires Up Debate About Women And Sex

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Female Libido Pill Fires Up Debate About Women And Sex

February 16, 2015 • Is the FDA being sexist or appropriately cautious in requiring stringent evidence that the latest pill works and is safe? Women's advocacy groups aren't sure.

Female Libido Pill Fires Up Debate About Women And Sex

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The Viagra Of The Himalayas Brings In Big Bucks And Big Problems

The fungus known as yartsa gunbu is a big seller in Chinese markets, where people pay top dollar for the alleged aphrodisiac. Deng fei/Corbis hide caption

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The Viagra Of The Himalayas Brings In Big Bucks And Big Problems

November 21, 2014 • A fungus consumes a worm and sprouts out of its head. The resulting ... thing ... is deemed an aphrodisiac and sells for more than gold. How do you keep people from killing each other to harvest it?

Love And Sex In The Time Of Viagra — 16 Years On

Mountains of "little blue pills" and their chemical kin have transformed the way many people think about sex and aging. Raphael Gaillarde/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images hide caption

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Love And Sex In The Time Of Viagra — 16 Years On

September 9, 2014 • Longer lives means more decades of intimacy. Drugs that help male physiology match desire have affected more than just the body, men who take these pills say.

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Pfizer Goes Direct With Online Viagra Sales To Men

If you're interested in buying Viagra, Pfizer, the drug's maker, will now sell it to you from its official website. William Vazquez/AP hide caption

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Pfizer Goes Direct With Online Viagra Sales To Men

May 6, 2013 • Men still need a prescription for the diamond-shaped blue pills. But instead of going to the pharmacy in person, or taking their chances buying from an online pharmacy of unknown repute, men will be able to buy Viagra from the maker of the drug itself and have it shipped to their homes.

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FDA: 'Ninja Mojo' And 'Love Rider' Contain Hidden Drugs

April 4, 2013 • The Food and Drug Administration says it can't keep up with all the dietary supplements that claim to enhance sexual performance. Many have been found to contain potentially harmful ingredients, so the agency is warning people to beware of the entire bunch.