Know the types of female sexual stimulants and their effects

Sex should always be a moment of pleasure between the couple. However, for different reasons, it can happen that, from time to time, the person does not feel satisfied with the sexual act. It is at these times that, many times, a sexual stimulant – found easily on sale today – can be a good alternative.

Currently, there are many female sexual stimulants that act in different ways and that can help that woman who is having difficulties to feel satisfied with sex or, simply, increase the relationship between the couple.

But, before getting to know these female sexual enhancers, it is very important to understand a little more about what sex is and, then, when and how these products can be useful in a relationship.

What can hinder a woman’s sexual pleasure

Roberta Struzani, a specialist in gynecology and sexuality at Personare, comments that a woman’s conception of sex is different from that of a man, as it varies from woman to woman depending on her sexual experience, her background. “The woman usually needs to be well resolved with herself so that she can have good results in bed, so that she can give herself to sex and feel pleasure”, she says.

For this to happen, according to the specialist, some factors are involved: self-esteem, self-confidence, the climate of the moment and what the relationship with the other person is. “If she is with her husband, she needs to be well resolved with him. If there is a conflict with this man, perhaps an argument or problems with the children, the man is more likely to detach himself from the argument and be able to have sex without the problems involved. The woman has more difficulty, although it depends on the level of testosterone in her body. The more of this hormone she has in her body, the more she will detach from casual issues and in that way feel comfortable to indulge in bed,” she explains.

“Now, for example, if a woman is having sex with a casual partner, just for satisfaction and sexual desire, what matters most is the relationship with herself”, adds Roberta.

The specialist explains that there are several problems of sexual dysfunction. “Women may experience difficulty in having the desire, they don’t care about it, which is very much related to psychological or hormonal problems. Other women have problem during stimulation. What happens? She’s already with her partner in the knockout stages and all of a sudden her libido drops completely, so she’s forcing herself to feel something. This is sexual dysfunction. In addition, there is also anorgasmia, which is the difficulty of reaching orgasm or the absence of orgasm,” she says.

Roberta highlights that the causes of all these problems are very similar and usually involve hormonal or psychological issues, such as excessive responsibility, low self-esteem, breastfeeding and medication. “Some medications (especially antidepressants) interfere with sexual satisfaction, decreasing vaginal lubrication and pleasure. The production of prolactin, the hormone that produces breast milk, inhibits dopamine, the pleasure hormone, which ends up decreasing the search for sex and sexual pleasure. Women who produce less testosterone and estrogen can also be affected, as can menopausal women,” she says.

When are stimulants indicated?

Roberta explains that the stimulant is usually even indicated when the woman has a psychological block or a muscular sexual dysfunction. “But it is very important to consult a gynecologist to understand the real cause of the problem and find out if the stimulant will really be effective in your case”, she says.

She adds that some women have weakened vaginal muscles (Map – pelvic floor muscles), causing the vaginal orifice to be more open. “In these cases penetration does not cause as much friction, so the sensitivity is decreased for both the man and the woman. The stimulant does not help in a case like this, as it is necessary to strengthen the region with daily vaginal contractions. The stimulant will potentiate desire, not pleasure,” she explains.

The different types of female sexual stimulants

There are several stimulants currently on the market. Roberta talks about the main ones:

Cosmetics: “they go directly to the genital region and clitoris to increase local vasodilation and, consequently, sensitivity and pleasure”, explains the specialist.

Vaginal astringent: According to Roberta, this type is quite popular as it makes the vaginal canal swollen and more closed, increasing friction and pleasure.

Ingestibles: Roberta explains that there are also those that must be ingested and have the same function. “The ‘industrials’ are quite popular. They can be found in liquid or effervescent form and should be mixed into the drink – as long as it is not carbonated. It is still possible to find on the market a type of stimulant that comes in a can, a pheromone-scented drink – which attracts the opposite sex. Most of these ‘energetics’ have a combination of natural extracts that increase mood, concentration and sexual appetite,” she says.

Benefits of using stimulants

Roberta points out that, first, it is necessary to know if the person does not have any dysfunction that ends up hindering the performance of the stimulant. If this is not the case, as the expert points out, the stimulant is great for:

• Who has low libido;
• Increase pleasure in a relationship.

“As most stimulants increase testosterone levels and the mood for sex, it’s easy to see the benefit in sexual performance and day-to-day mood. Many women experience multiple orgasms when using sexual stimulants,” says Roberta.

It is worth mentioning, however, that a sexual stimulant will not work “miracles”. It is essential to be good with yourself and with your partner at that moment to feel more pleasure and be really satisfied with sex.

Top stimulant herbs for women

Cinnamon, cloves, guarana, catuaba, ginkgo biloba, marapuama, taurine, among others, are herbs and spices considered aphrodisiacs, that is, they bring sexual desire, according to Roberta.

Below you know a little more about the main herbs/spices considered stimulants:

Guarana and taurine: they are to increase the disposition. “They work by increasing the body’s vigor and energy”, says the specialist.

Clove, cinnamon and passion fruit: they are aphrodisiacs. “That is, they work with the body’s response, with the hormone, the cardiac output and the increase in vascularization in the genital, which ends up also increasing vaginal lubrication”, explains Roberta.

Cinnamon: According to Roberta, it is so positive for the female body that when a woman is having trouble menstruating, just drinking cinnamon tea will help the flow go down faster. “It also has a property very close to the female body and ends up messing with estrogen – a female hormone – as well as blackberry essence, which can help a woman’s libido,” she says.

Catuaba: is an aphrodisiac that stimulates sexual desire and increases libido.

Tribulus: promotes increased libido (greater receptivity to sexual stimuli).

Ginkgo biloba: helps improve blood circulation in blood vessels, increases sexual stamina and sensitivity in the genital area.

Ginseng: has stimulating action on the sexual organs.

Manipulated sexual stimulants

Some pharmacies work with manipulated sexual stimulants. In formulas, tribulus, ginseng, taurine, catuaba, ginkgo biloba, Peruvian maca, among other herbs/spices are usually used.

Contraindications of sexual stimulants

Roberta talks about contraindications and care with female sexual stimulants:

• For hypertensive patients, care must be taken when using the stimulant, as some of them increase cardiac output.
• The sexual stimulant also increases metabolism, which can harm a person with metabolic dysfunction.
• Stimulants mess a lot with the body, so anyone who has a health problem should consult a doctor to find out if they are going to be harmful to the body.

“Each stimulant has a different property, some are more aphrodisiacs and others have components with synthetic hormones, so you need to consult your doctor. However, most stimulants are natural, so the contraindication is not very large, just be careful if you have hypertension or metabolic disease”, adds the specialist.

11 female sexual stimulants

In the gallery below you know some female sexual stimulants:

“There are several types of stimulants, and they are found in sex shops, pharmacies, sales sites and even at fairs, where you can find more natural stimulants”, adds Roberta.

Are there homemade stimulants or aphrodisiac foods?

Some say that a good (homemade) sexual stimulant is strawberry juice with watermelon. That’s because the aphrodisiac properties of strawberry and watermelon would combine in this recipe.

But are there, in fact, foods/food combinations that act as sexual stimulants?

Melissa Setubal, nutrition coach at Personare and specialized in women’s health, points out that there are several myths surrounding foods that stimulate sexual activity and that are aphrodisiacs. “These days we can use science to help us find foods rich in certain nutrients that are key parts of our libido,” she says.

The nutrition coach explains that, often, the lack of libido can be linked to the lack of these nutrients in the body. “It’s not that eating just once we’ll see the results, since it’s necessary to eat consistently to be able to reverse the situation of nutritional deficiency. Aside from the fact that the expression of our sexuality, to a large extent, is also linked to our emotional health,” she says.

Either way, Melissa adds, people can count on certain foods to help. “A diet poor in nutrients, together with stress, causes a drop in the levels of testosterone, zinc and vitamins from the B complex. Many foods that are rich in these substances so necessary for our libido are the well-known aphrodisiac foods, such as oysters. But since not everyone likes it or has the money to pay for it every day, there are options that are easy to find and more affordable,” she explains.

Below, Melissa cites some of these foods already known as aphrodisiacs:

• Strawberry
• Banana
• Fig
• watermelon with seed
• Avocado
• Pumpkin seed
• Almonds
• Peanut
• asparagus
• Celery
• Red pepper
• Sardine
• Quinoa
• brown rice
• 70% cocoa chocolate or cocoa powder
• Nutmeg, among others.

So, remember: following a balanced diet is also important when it comes to sexual desire/satisfaction. But, of course, sexual stimulants are available there, in the most varied versions, to help those women who seek more pleasure with sex or simply want to increase the moments to…