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‘nitrate’ preparations which are usually capable individuals have to quit certain
given in cases of anginal pain. This is jobs or positions when they reach a certain
common with partial coronary blocks. This age.
makes it very risky for you to take either The gradual ageing process is likely to
Sildenafil (Viagra) or Tadalafil for erectile eventually restrict all physical functions
dysfunction. The combination of Sildenafil while affecting all corporal attributes. The
and Nitrates can make your blood pressure ability to perform sexual intercourse is no
suddenly drop to unsafe (even fatal) levels exception.
causing dizziness, fainting – thus resulting If you seek medication, you are best
in a heart attack or stroke. I do not wish advised to meet with a licensed medical
to scare you but the above factors need to practitioner so that the necessary bodily
be kept in mind. In addition, the safety of investigations are made before you ingest
Sildenafil or Tadalafil has not been studied any medicines. Self-medication is not
adequately for men above sixty five years of advised under any circumstances. This is
age. You’re welcome to go and discuss the regardless of how healthy you feel or how
matter with your family doctor or with a healthy you truly are.
qualified sexologist for further clarity. While it is beyond the scope of a question-
answer book to prescribe any medication
Q: You have mentioned that ‘Sildenafil’ to you, you should be aware that the safety
and ‘Tadalafil’ can be taken to ‘sustain’ of Sildenafil and Tadalafil has not been
an erection. This is interesting. I am adequately studied and established for
71-year-old but I keep rather physically men above the age of 65 (the age group
fit due to a well-regulated life. I’m into you fall under). These preparations are
yoga, brisk walking, eating well and I not ordinarily prescribed for men above
lead a very comfortable retired life. I the age of 65. Also remember, there are
am a widower but I have some female a host of sexually transmitted diseases
friends whom I am attracted to. Due to and infections that you may invite (HIV
my age, I am unable to hold an erection included) when you engage in casual
for a longer duration. I wish to enjoy sex sexual encounters with multiple partners.
for another ten years at least. Can I take
these medications and enjoy casual sex Q: I am a 70-year-old man and find my
with women? I have no ailment like heart erections are not good enough for sex. I
problems, blood pressure or diabetes. have come to know that there are devices
What do you think? known as Dildos which can better the
A: Technically speaking, one can enjoy sexual satisfaction to women. Please
sex till one desires and till one is capable let me know where in India are these
of performing physically in bed. This has dildos available and the approx. price if
to happen with mutual consent for it to possible.
be equally pleasurable for the individuals A: Dildos are ‘sex toys’ used by women for
involved. It’s not unknown that the ageing self-pleasuring and masturbation. Dildos
process affects all aspects of life. That is are shaped like penises. They come in
why many countries and trades adhere to a different sizes. They are usually meant to
certain ‘retirement age’ when even the most be inserted in the vagina. Some are made
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