Aphrodisiac tablets: risk of premature death

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Extract from the article: On the afternoon of Wednesday January 11, 2023, a party turned tragic at a hostel in Dapaong, a town some 613 km from Lomé. A man lost his life in the middle of the action with a girl, after swallowing a few aphrodisiac tablets. What really happened?

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On the afternoon of Wednesday January 11, 2023, a party turned tragic at a hostel in Dapaong, a town some 613 km from Lomé. A man lost his life in the middle of the action with a girl, after swallowing a few aphrodisiac tablets. What really happened? How can we explain this phenomenon?

According to media reports, a man died in a hostel in the Worgou district of Dapaong. The man, in his late forties, arrived at the inn to satisfy his libido with his partner.

A few moments later, the young girl left the room with a worried look on her face. When questioned by the manager, she suggested that her partner had had a fit. The manager rushed into the room, where he made the grisly discovery, reported the website « laabali.com ».  « The unfortunate infidel was lying naked, the sweet stick held tight, mouth open, drooling like a pig in heat. The police were alerted. Once on the scene, the victim was taken to hospital, but too late. The morgue was the best place for the man who, a few hours ago, was spending a heavenly moment between the thighs of a fairy », according to the site.

On the news, the girl has been arrested by the police for investigative purposes. « We learn that the girl stated that her man in an effort to make the lital feast more delicious had swallowed some aphrodisiac tablets », revealed the local media.Unfortunately, in the middle of the sexual romp, he started drooling and had difficulty breathing.

What is an aphrodisiac?

Today, more and more men are turning to aphrodisiacs to stimulate their sexuality. « An aphrodisiac is any substance designed to stimulate sexual desire and excitement. These products are supposed to stimulate the libido, promote the intensity of orgasm, facilitate erection in men, or increase sexual performance in either men or women », defines Dr Saybou Savadogo, Pharmacist Toxicologist at the Laboratoire National de Santé Publique, in Burkina Faso.Aphrodisiacs can be chemical or natural.All chemical products are dangerous.Worse still, chemical aphrodisiacs, when we know the process, their reaction: bringing, draining the flow of blood in the veins for a hard, satisfying erection, should be avoided.

« First, the source, the manufacturer. The aphrodisiac you want to pay for, who's the manufacturer? If it's a chemical laboratory, but the aphrodisiac will be chemical; therefore the chemical consequences, destructive, influencing the heart rate negatively.Knowing that sexual intercourse goes with the back-and-forth, this accelerated cadence, with good stamina, it's obvious that the consumer of the chemical aphrodisiac dies, either on the partner or after the first intercourse; the receptionists and subsequently the police come to see the damage in the hotels », warns a biomedical researcher.

Risks and dangers

Aphrodisiac products or tablets on the market can have serious repercussions on the health of those who use them.  These aphrodisiac products cause sexual violence.If a man takes them, he becomes hyper-performant. And if the woman refuses to continue the sexual act, there's a risk of provoking aggression in the married couple.According to Dr Saybou Savadogo, a pharmacist and toxicologist, a number of more or less frequent adverse effects can be observed among aphrodisiac users. « Frequent side effects include headaches, facial redness and blocked noses.Infrequent side effects include dizziness, back pain, drowsiness, sinusitis, blurred vision, hot flushes, shortness of breath on exertion, heart acceleration and heart palpitations », he points out. 

The toxicologist pharmacist goes on to say that « in the event of overdosage, more serious side effects may occur, such as a significant drop or increase in blood pressure, a painful prolonged erection known as priapism, or cardiac arrest leading to sudden death ». 

Advice

The use of these aphrodisiac drugs requires supervision.Several illnesses and risks are associated with these tablets, including heart problems and even sudden death.  « As with any medication, overuse of these tablets can have adverse effects on health over time. They may be contraindicated in certain people, such as those with recent myocardial infarction, stroke, angina pectoris, heart rhythm disorders, uncontrolled high blood pressure or severe heart or kidney failure », explains Dr Saybou Savadogo.

The first fundamental step to regaining libido is to take care of yourself, not your libido.We advise you to improve the quality of your sleep, take regular exercise and set aside a few moments to relax. If, despite this advice, your libido doesn't return, don't hesitate to consult a doctor.

Raymond DZAKPATA & Jean ELI