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Bonobo

(29,257 posts)
Thu May 28, 2015, 01:22 AM May 2015

Would any of you feel threatened by a woman's libido drug?

I personally wouldn't don't be and think men would welcome it.

Do you agree with the post below that men's fragile egos just can't handle it?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1255&pid=57386

9. that would scare the fuck out of men, then they would figure out how to abuse it. what can i say...

i do not trust.

mans ego cannot handle, womans sexuality.

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Would any of you feel threatened by a woman's libido drug? (Original Post) Bonobo May 2015 OP
that's a strange statement Warren DeMontague May 2015 #1
I think, actually, the issue is more often women being intimidated or scared by male sexuality... Bonobo May 2015 #6
I briefly dated one woman, back in the day, whose drive even I couldn't keep up with. Warren DeMontague May 2015 #7
It's just a matter of how much vitamin E you can get your hands on Major Nikon May 2015 #17
Yes... by a wide margin. Natch. LanternWaste Jun 2017 #33
I would agree that some men can't handle it, but... TreasonousBastard May 2015 #2
Not me! Behind the Aegis May 2015 #3
That's a trick answer! nt Bonobo May 2015 #4
You should be just as threatened Major Nikon May 2015 #13
The only men I have met who "couldn't handle" a woman's sexuality Sen. Walter Sobchak May 2015 #5
Only if it came in a giant pill bottle that was capable of transforming into a heavily armed robot. Warren DeMontague May 2015 #8
If I had access to that... I don't think a biner is my top priority MidwestTech Mar 2016 #27
quite a sexist post from one who proclaims to be fighting sexism Romeo.lima333 May 2015 #9
Huh? What part is sexist? Bonobo May 2015 #10
oh wow sorry bonobo i was refering to seabeyond's response not to you Romeo.lima333 May 2015 #11
That's okay, and yes, I think it is sexist and actually rather "man-hating". Bonobo May 2015 #12
Very telling that Major Nikon May 2015 #15
The irony is that much of the opposition to the drug is from Feminist groups. nt Bonobo May 2015 #16
Obviously you haven't been educated by the right group Major Nikon May 2015 #14
Nope ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2015 #18
Ha ha, true. Bonobo May 2015 #19
Too bad MRAs aren't smart enough to use such delicate satire ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2015 #20
jury results grasswire May 2015 #21
This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Mar 2016 #28
is this a regular problem around here? MidwestTech Mar 2016 #29
Yeah, but I'm 67! Ever heard of a thrown rod? jeeez. Eleanors38 Jun 2015 #22
Hell no. I think it's great. MicaelS Jun 2015 #23
I just asked my husband and he said no. RiffRandell Jun 2015 #24
This is also a topic that came up for my (now ex)wife and I MidwestTech Mar 2016 #30
No, I wouldn't be threatened by it. NaturalHigh Oct 2015 #25
I would be terrified AZ Jim Jan 2016 #26
This a trick question? Katashi_itto Apr 2016 #31
Meh... DemForEvar Mar 2017 #32

Bonobo

(29,257 posts)
6. I think, actually, the issue is more often women being intimidated or scared by male sexuality...
Thu May 28, 2015, 02:11 AM
May 2015

Am I wrong?

I have never felt anything but overjoyed with horny women...

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
7. I briefly dated one woman, back in the day, whose drive even I couldn't keep up with.
Thu May 28, 2015, 02:40 AM
May 2015

It was unusual, to say the least, but I'd be like "can't we watch a movie or something?" after time 7 or 8.

The relationship didn't work out, but that wasn't why.

It certainly wasn't what I considered a problem, much less threatening to my ego or whatever.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
33. Yes... by a wide margin. Natch.
Fri Jun 30, 2017, 12:39 PM
Jun 2017

"Am I wrong?'
Yes... by a wide margin. Natch.

"I have never felt anything but overjoyed with horny women..."
No doubt, one and only one emotion is the best many people are capable of. Bless their little hearts.

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)
2. I would agree that some men can't handle it, but...
Thu May 28, 2015, 01:30 AM
May 2015

this isn't about creating hyper-sexual women, this is about treating women with little or no sex drive who might like some.

It's medicine, not a soapbox.

Allow me to add on edit...

I want the woman I love to enjoy sex at least as much as I do. It's only fair.

 

Sen. Walter Sobchak

(8,692 posts)
5. The only men I have met who "couldn't handle" a woman's sexuality
Thu May 28, 2015, 02:07 AM
May 2015

confided some pretty unusual stuff on her part.

In any event, I believe in men and women alike most issues of diminished sex drive in otherwise healthy relationships or circumstances are probably caused by pure accumulated exhaustion. People are too exhausted to do a long of things, why not sex as well?

MidwestTech

(170 posts)
27. If I had access to that... I don't think a biner is my top priority
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 11:57 AM
Mar 2016

Sex is great.. but being able to drive around a mech and blow shit up? Ohhhhhh yeah! THATS the expressway to endorphin town!

 

Romeo.lima333

(1,127 posts)
11. oh wow sorry bonobo i was refering to seabeyond's response not to you
Thu May 28, 2015, 07:51 AM
May 2015

this is the part i thought was sexist "mans ego cannot handle, womans sexuality"

Bonobo

(29,257 posts)
12. That's okay, and yes, I think it is sexist and actually rather "man-hating".
Thu May 28, 2015, 08:13 AM
May 2015

I mean, if "man-hating" exists, I dunno what ELSE it would look like than basically saying men suck every chance you get.

ProudToBeBlueInRhody

(16,399 posts)
18. Nope
Thu May 28, 2015, 08:05 PM
May 2015

Then again, you're dealing with people who believe Viagra is "men's privilege" because of course no woman would have reason to care if her partner can get or maintain an erection.

Bonobo

(29,257 posts)
19. Ha ha, true.
Thu May 28, 2015, 08:10 PM
May 2015

Can you imagine a men's movement that objected to ED drugs because they were sensitive to being reduced to their boners?

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
21. jury results
Fri May 29, 2015, 12:59 AM
May 2015

Meta call outs of other posters is uncivil and makes DU suck. he's not even trying to couch it in terms of discussion of an issue. It's a direct call out of another poster complete with a link.

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Fri May 29, 2015, 12:42 AM, and the Jury voted 2-5 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Seems like a legit point of (awkward) discussion. When you post something it is fair game to use as a discussion point as long as it isn't hostile or threatening and I don't see that here.
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: I don't think the alerter knows what a "call out" is. I think we are getting a little alert crazy here.
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Just too crass.
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: We are all adults on here. Leave the post alone!
Juror #7 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Silliest post I have seen in quite a while. Even from Bonobo.

Response to grasswire (Reply #21)

MidwestTech

(170 posts)
29. is this a regular problem around here?
Tue Mar 8, 2016, 10:50 AM
Mar 2016

this thread seems innocuous enough.
Why do I get the feeling if I went into the "other side" I might not feel welcome.

MicaelS

(8,747 posts)
23. Hell no. I think it's great.
Tue Jun 2, 2015, 04:45 PM
Jun 2015

I have read of a number of women who stated they have low libido. Hopefully this will help them.

RiffRandell

(5,909 posts)
24. I just asked my husband and he said no.
Tue Jun 2, 2015, 05:55 PM
Jun 2015

Just like I predicted.

We have talked about Viagra in the past as a friend told me she and her husband were having some issues in that dept. (he is in his 50's) but didn't want to go to doctor for it.

We both consider sex an important part to a relationship, and I asked my husband if he ever had any issues would he feel comfortable going to the doctor about it, and if that was an option for a solution would he have a problem taking it.

He said not at all. I'm sure there are men that are embarrassed to ask for it as it goes along with several other psychological factors, such as dealing with aging (hell I hate getting older myself) but I'm glad we are so close we can discuss these without any embarrassment.

What disturbed me about the link in the OP is that it was an attack against women and men. I know from talking to other women this affects them as well.

Some women have difficulty achieving orgasm in general and being married to a man that travels internationally we can be on opposite schedules. To his credit he acclimates fast to time zone changes.

I was going through some medical issues years ago (sorry this is TMI and my enemies will hammer me for it but at least I have enough experience to discuss it) and asked my OB about it. Like I said above, I believe sex is an important part to relationships. Finally found a fitting anti-depressant that doesn't give me headaches.

He said there is nothing on the market yet but if there was his wife would be first in line...her choice. Boy, did we laugh! I love my OB dr.

I would think women would be happy to have this drug available if it is safe and effective.

Bonobo, I know you were directing this OP towards men, but in all fairness I did ask my husband and shared his answer.

I apologize mine took up more time than his, which was a simple and honest 'No'.

ETA: Forgot to add this group is being stalked as you can tell by the alerts. Get a fucking life, stalkers. If I'm not interested in say, Permaculture and Transitions Movement, I don't go into that group. Not that difficult. No offense to members of that group, btw. It actually looks a lot more interesting than some others.

MidwestTech

(170 posts)
30. This is also a topic that came up for my (now ex)wife and I
Tue Mar 8, 2016, 11:01 AM
Mar 2016

We certainly enjoyed our sexlife, but some nights were better than others.
Sometimes libidos just don't sync up despite genuine desire / interest.
And when you're trying to make a kid well... Yes that too can become a chore and a pill (for either one of us) would have helped at times.

Long-short I think this is a great thing if, like viagra, it's only drawbacks are a temporary change in the visual spectrum... and hell my Ex and I are both Sci Fi geeks, having sex with a blue skinned person could be highly interesting... La la, la-la-la-la.....

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