Does Viagra Make You Last Longer?

Viagra is a medication that helps you to get and keep an erection, so it can make you last longer in bed if you’re finding it difficult to stay erect during sex. However, Viagra does not help you last longer if you’re orgasming faster than you want to. If this is happening to you, then there are other treatments that can help.

Find out how Viagra works and what other options there are to help you last longer in bed.

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Last reviewed: 26 Jan 2021

Does Viagra help you last longer in bed?

Viagra can only help you last longer in bed if you find it difficult to get an erection, or you are losing your erection too quickly. This is called erectile dysfunction.

You may also lose your erection after orgasming, and find it difficult to get another erection for a while. This is completely normal, and is called the refractory period. Viagra can help you last longer by reducing your refractory period, which means that you can have sex again more quickly after you have orgasmed.

Viagra is only approved for treating erectile dysfunction. If you need help lasting longer in bed for a different reason, you might need another treatment. Other reasons people might need help lasting longer in bed include:

Orgasming too early during sex (premature ejaculation) – Some studies suggest that Viagra may be able to help with premature ejaculation, but there is not enough evidence to support treating premature ejaculation with Viagra alone.

Low sex drive – Viagra only works when you’re already aroused and doesn’t increase sex drive

Low stamina – Viagra doesn’t improve physical fitness, and can’t help if you’re getting tired during sex

There are other medications available to treat premature ejaculation. For more information, see the section below on “How Else Can I Last Longer in Bed?”.

Why isn’t Viagra meant to treat premature ejaculation?

Premature ejaculation has a number of possible causes, such as performance anxiety, increased sensitivity, and heightened stress levels. However, lack of blood flow to the penis does not cause you to orgasm too quickly, so Viagra isn’t an effective treatment for premature ejaculation.

Why doesn’t Viagra make you more aroused?

Viagra does not stimulate you sexually, it can only help you get an erection once you’re already aroused. Because Viagra only helps you to get an erection by improving blood flow to the penis, it doesn’t force you to get an erection, so it won’t work unless you’re sexually stimulated.

Does Viagra make you bigger?

Viagra will only make your penis bigger if you aren’t able to get completely hard on your own. Viagra won’t make your penis larger, and it won’t increase the maximum size of your erection. The only way to increase your penis size is through surgery, which is not always successful and has low patient satisfaction levels.