Guest BtmBearDad Posted August 2, 2018 Posted August 2, 2018 There are times I certainly feel every year of my age, if not more - but, for the most part I tend to “forget” how old I am. Then I pass a mirror...le sigh. While I recognize my age is not what one would consider “old”, in gay years, however, I am pegged as an “elder gay”. Throw in the bearish build, and many would exile me to Wilton Manors, Palm Springs, or smiliar, to be found wearing a caftan, and ogling the pool boy. But I digress. Like other posters, a combination of age, medical issues, sedentary lifestyle, and weight gain over the last 5-6 years have killed my drive. Not to say that I don’t still have desires, but it’s the ability to stand “at attention” for the desires that’s the issue. Granted, in my preferred role, this doesn’t present an operational issue, but one does want to be polite, be engaged, physically show the enjoyment beyond climax, which can occur at ease or at attention for me. I’ve had some success with Cialis, less with Viagra. I’m wondering if you gents have any advice/feedback on what’s worked with you? Prescription, over the counter, homeopathic, old wives takes - whatever, I’m open! What Dosage, type, alternatives, etc.. Things to avoid, cut out OR include in diet? Maybe some more informed, thought out questions for the Dr? Am I even going to the right type of Dr (internist) for these issues? Thanks, gents! BBD Quote
Members tassojunior Posted August 2, 2018 Members Posted August 2, 2018 We're all in luck because the patent on Viagra just came off and the patents for Cialis and Levitra are coming off in September. It took a few months but Safeway etc now have the generic sildenafil (Viagra) 100mg tablets for about $1.40 (down from $100 a year ago). It will take a while for Cialis and Levitra to bottom out after September. I personally find Cialis better. Many others do too. Viagra is a bitch to time right. Sometimes it kicks in in an hour or less and sometimes it's two hours. Sometimes it doesn't, especially if you've smoked or eaten. I use both because of them (I know, I know). Taking Viagra sub-lingual ie: under the tongue, is supposed to be more quick and reliable. IDK. Next step up is the shots that all the porn actors use. Meant for guys with prostrates removed. They do work for 1-2 hours but are expensive. Edex is one brandname. I hear Tri-Mix is a cheaper shot but haven't priced it yet. Weight loss helps a lot. So does drinking green veggie smoothies. The worst is smoking. It narrows blood vessels, the cause of ED. Also terrible is Proscar (prostrate) and Finesteride (Hair). Completely kill sex drive and function. The daily 5mg Cialis seems logical until you find it's almost the same price as the 20mg weekend tablet. Condoms completely kill it for me but luckily I have a regular for a couple years so condom free. Quote
Guest BtmBearDad Posted August 2, 2018 Posted August 2, 2018 @tassojunior when you say you use both because of them, you mean because you smoke? I do as well, but never had issues related to performance prior. I chalked it up to meds, age, stress, weight - never thought about the ciggies! And by both - you mean viagra and cialis? Same time? May I ask what dosage/strength? Thanks! BBD Quote
Members tassojunior Posted August 2, 2018 Members Posted August 2, 2018 40 minutes ago, BtmBearDad said: @tassojunior when you say you use both because of them, you mean because you smoke? I do as well, but never had issues related to performance prior. I chalked it up to meds, age, stress, weight - never thought about the ciggies! And by both - you mean viagra and cialis? Same time? May I ask what dosage/strength? Thanks! BBD I take an Indian 20mg Cialis on Thursdays and Saturdays and before sex an hour I take 100 mg Viagra. The Cialis seems to benefit more than the Viagra which sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. I also have leftover 20 mg generic Viagra (Revetio) that sometimes I'll down a couple after the first hour of sex. (My regular expects 2-4 hours of me topping him, even after climax). When I have unexpected sex Sun-Weds I take a Cialis as far as possible before and 100mg Viagra an hour or 2 before. My heartrate is borderline high so no bad effect so far. My BP is on the low side though so I could faint I guess. I know it's not proper but it's a pain the way everything has to occur on schedule. Everyone tells me the cigs are the worst- narrows cappilaries restricting bloodflow. Unfortunately I think that lasts for a year after? Cardio, cardio, cardio. Even a few minutes a day. Quote
