This story was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. In the ‘80s, researchers set out to test a medication called sildenafil citrate for treating high blood pressure and angina (chest pain) from heart disease.

Sexual health is often a mix of physical mechanics and mental state. One of the most common hurdles men face is performance anxiety, that nagging fear of "failing" in the bedroom. While Viagra is ...

Brand name Viagra (AKA sildenafil citrate) has earned a reputation as the go-to fix for intimate challenges — especially ED. So, people often think of it as the magic pill for boosting stamina in bed.