Female Sexual Enhancement Creams

An Woman's Intimate Guide

    There are commercials and advertisements abound selling special creams and gels that claim
to put you in the mood and enhance lovemaking and orgasm. Do they really work? I decided to
put my experience with adult products to the test and take an unbiased and scientific look at these
products and their claims. What I learned is surprising and may come as good news to some
women. Please keep in mind that I am not a doctor of any kind and my findings are purely from
studying research on Female Sexual Dysfunction and topical sexual enhancement creams and gels geared toward women.

Female Sexual Disfunction

      Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) is something that is finally getting needed exposure from
medical professionals and the FDA. Although research into Female Sexual Dysfunction is still in
it's infancy, the consensus is that FSD is real and effects many women for many different
reasons.  

     During a recent symposium on Female Sexual Dysfunction, Dr. Ridwan Shabsigh, a urologist
and head of the Center Of Human Sexuality of a New York hospital, stated that  FSD comes from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, menopause, antidepressants and fatigue. The approach to treating FSD can be as diverse as the cause, but there is a common bond they all share.

     When we ladies becomes aroused, whether through the brain (neurologically) or physically,
our vaginal tissue creates nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is responsible for swelling of the vaginal
tissue, increased blood flow, natural lubrication and sensitivity. With decreased nitric oxide
production comes decreased sexual response. Clinical trials have found that the topical
application of certain amino fatty acids has been found to stimulate the production of nitric oxide
therefore creating physical arousal.

Active Ingredients Of Enhancement Creams

     In researching female sexual enhancement creams and gels, I  looked closely at the
ingredients. Many of these products contained similar ingredients which have no value according
to what I learned from the symposium. But some of the products did contain L-
Arginine*, an amino fatty acid which aids in the production of nitric oxide. They also contained
peppermint leaf or menthol which the manufacturers claim increase blood flow and assist in the
absorption of the amino fatty acid. While I found no scientific documentation to this claim,
peppermint and menthol are known to open pores which assists in the absorbtion of other essential ingredients. These ingredients also absorb into the skin and create a warming and tingling
sensation. Personally, I feel that warm and tingly is a good thing in aspect to sexual arousal.

Many of these products also contain natural herbs and vitamins. Again, while I found no scientific proof as to the sexual enhancement benefits of these ingredients, they are known to enhance the general health of the mucous membranes of the vagina. Healthy skin and membranes function better, therfore these ingredients may help restore natural function with continued use.

My Own Test

      Since I have recently begun to suffer from decreased libido, sensitivity and lubrication
production due to perimenopause, I decided to try one of these sexual enhancement gels and
learn for myself if it really worked. This particular brand contained L-Arginine and menthol as
well as other natural ingredients. Upon application of the gel, I immediately noticed a cool,
tingling sensation that changed into warmth. My genitals felt as if they were swelling a bit and
throbbing as if I had just experienced foreplay. My natural lubrication increased and sensitivity
was very pronounced. During sexual stimulation, I felt little difference than I would without the
gel but I did climax more easily and was able to climax a second time very quickly. I found the
experience to be a pleasant one and will continue to use the product.

Choosing An Enhancement Cream

     While my experiment was not scientific and my experience may differ from yours,
considering the commonalities in the doctor's findings and the key ingredients in some of these
products, some of the manufacturer's claims could possibly hold water. If you're interested in
trying one of these products, make sure the topical creams or gels contain the L-Arginine amino
fatty acid. Without that ingredient, you'll simply be purchasing an all natural lubricant with no
stimulating benefits.

     Remember that these enhancement creams and gels are not approved by the FDA nor are they
a cure-all for relationship problems or hormone and chemical imbalances. If you suffer from FSD
and are concerned by it, please consult your doctor to see if an enhancement cream or gel might
be right for you.

* L-Arginine can cause flare ups in those suffering from genital herpes.