Maca Root - fireworks in your pants?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the potential effects of Maca Root on sexual performance and libido, exploring its use as an aphrodisiac and its purported benefits for reproductive health. Participants share personal experiences, anecdotal evidence, and concerns regarding side effects, particularly related to bladder discomfort.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that Maca Root may enhance sexual performance and libido, citing chemical research on its components, such as p-methoxybenzyl isothiocyanate.
  • There are claims that Maca Root is commonly used by women in Peru for libido enhancement, with anecdotal reports suggesting significant effects.
  • One participant mentions that while Maca has shown effectiveness in mice, there is a lack of human testing to confirm these effects.
  • Concerns are raised about potential side effects, particularly bladder discomfort, with one participant reporting pain after starting Maca and vitamin B complex supplements.
  • Another participant suggests that libido issues in women may be linked to hormonal levels, recommending hormone level checks.
  • Humor is introduced in the discussion with a light-hearted comment about finding a remedy in a "better looking woman."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of curiosity and skepticism regarding the effectiveness of Maca Root, with no consensus on its benefits or side effects. Some share positive anecdotes while others raise concerns about personal experiences and potential adverse effects.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions regarding the purity of Maca supplements and their potential interactions with other substances, as well as the variability in individual responses to the supplement.

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Maca Root is believed to help sexual performance and act as an aphrodisiac that boosts libido in both men and women. Chemical research has demonstrated that Maca Root contains a chemical called p-methoxybenzyl isothiocyanate, which has reputed aphrodisiac properties.

Because Maca is thought to balance hormonal activity, it is believed to be useful in cases of sterility and other reproductive and sexual disorders. In men, it is believed to help treat male impotence and erectile dysfunction and may, in fact, increase seminal volume and sperm motility. There are also claims that Maca especially enhances sexual performance and endurance..
http://www.macasex.com/

I saw a bit about this on TV [an investigative report, not a commercial] the other night. Apparently it is common for women in Peru to use Maca root to increase libido. When asked if it works, one women commented, "It will make Chinese fireworks in your pants!".

It appears that this has been shown to be effective in mice, but it hasn't been tested in humans.
 
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Chinese fireworks in your pants? *buys 3*
 
Ivan Seeking said:
http://www.macasex.com/

I saw a bit about this on TV [an investigative report, not a commercial] the other night. Apparently it is common for women in Peru to use maca root to increase libido. When asked if it works, one women commented, "It will make Chinese fireworks in your pants!".

It appears that this has been shown to be effective in mice, but it hasn't been tested in humans.
Maca has a weak androgenic effect, like other things you just have to see if it bothers your bladder or not. Sometimes the purity of the Maca makes a difference as some manufacturers use fillers that you could react to.
Why don't you get your hormone levels checked by your Gyno. For a lot of women libido problems are due to low testosterone or estradiol.
 
I bought supplement called Macafem (maca root). I started taking it and vitamin B complex at the same time. My bladder started acing on the 3rd day and I stopped taking the supplements. I heard that vitimin B can make your bladder worse and now I don't know which one of these supplements cause the pain and too afraid to try maca root again. Is maca root suppose to cause bladder discomfort?
 
The only time that I ever had a problem in this respect, I found the perfect remedy—a better looking woman.
 
nath5212 said:
Why don't you get your hormone levels checked by your Gyno. For a lot of women libido problems are due to low testosterone or estradiol.

My Gyno has refused to see me ever since my first exam.
 
Ivan Seeking said:
My Gyno has refused to see me ever since my first exam.

I didn't figure that you'd let that one go by... :biggrin: