Male enhancement pills claim to boost sex drive and improve sexual performance. However, they can be dangerous to your health. It’s important to research them thoroughly before buying.
Many of these supplements aren’t held to the same standards as FDA-approved medications. This means they can make all sorts of claims without proof.
1. They Don’t Work
When you’re in line to pay for a bag of chips at your local gas station or convenience store, it’s hard not to notice the display of “Rhino Pills” and other male enhancement supplements lining the shelves. They promise everything from increased penis length, width, and girth (code for bigger dicks, like a rhino) to explosive orgasms, better ejaculatory control, and rock-hard boners. And it’s all supposedly “natural,” containing ingredients like yohimbe, black ginger extract, and nitric oxide.
Unfortunately, these pills don’t work—and they’re not healthy for you. Unlike prescription medications, which go through rigorous testing and approvals before they’re sold at pharmacies, dietary supplements aren’t regulated by the FDA and can contain anything from heavy metals to unlisted substances and fillers, even counterfeit drugs such as PDE5 inhibitors used to treat erectile dysfunction, reports Vice News.
Adding to the problem, many of these supplements don’t disclose their ingredients and may have dangerous interactions with other medications or supplements you may be taking. They can also cause side effects such as headaches, dizziness, or low blood pressure, especially if you have certain health conditions.
If there were a magic pill that made your dick grow, we’d all be on it. But the truth is, it’s just not possible—and trying to increase your dick size with supplements or a sex enhancing cream will only put you at risk for an erection that lasts four hours and raises your blood pressure. That’s just not worth it! Instead, make sure you’re eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise to boost your testosterone levels. Then you’ll have a much healthier and happier dick, all without the need for sex pills.
2. They’re Not Safe
Many male enhancement pills are formulated with ingredients that have been shown to have negative health impacts. The majority of these products contain sex hormones or other substances that aren’t well-studied, illegal to sell without a prescription and can cause dangerous side effects like priapism and permanent penile damage. This is why we recommend only taking sex enhancement pills that have been developed or recommended by medical experts. This will help ensure that they’re safe and effective for use.
Some supplements and herbal medicines can help boost libido and improve sexual performance. These include ashwagandha, maca root, black ginger extract, L-carnitine, yohimbe, and other herbal medicines. However, the FDA doesn’t regulate dietary supplements like it does prescription drugs. This means that even though these herbal medicines are sold online and in vitamin and health-food stores, it’s impossible to know how much of each ingredient is in a single pill. And because it’s impossible to know how these ingredients will interact with the other medications and dietary supplements a person is already taking, they could cause unwanted or dangerous side effects.
In addition, some male enhancement pills contain hidden pharmaceutical drugs that can be dangerous to take in large doses. The FDA has purchased several products from online sellers and found that they contained Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, in far higher amounts than is legally prescribed by a doctor. They also found that some pills contained tainted nitric oxide ingredients, which can lead to severe and dangerous side effects.
The best way to enhance your sex life is to talk with one of our GAINSWave providers. They can help determine if you have an underlying condition that’s causing your erectile dysfunction or sex issues, and can provide treatment options that don’t involve sex pills or potentially dangerous surgery.
