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Recreational use

Sildenafil's trade name "Viagra" is widely recognized in popular culture, and the drug's association with treating erectile dysfunction has led to many misconceptions about its mechanism and function. These myths include that the drug increases actual penis size, increases the hardness of the erection, or improves the quality of the sexual experience. This has in turn led to its use recreationally by otherwise healthy men.

In reality, this use is somewhat pointless, as healthy men receive very limited, if any benefit from the drug. While anecdotal benefits are commonly reported, it is believed that the majority are little more than placebo effects. A placebo-controlled study demonstrated that there was no improvement in sexual function and erectile quality. However, the drug does decrease the post-ejaculatory refractory time even in healthy individuals.

Sildenafil is sometimes used to counteract the effects of other substances, often illicit. Some users mix it with methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy), other stimulants, or opiates in an attempt to compensate for the common side effect of erectile dysfunction, a combination known as "sextasy", "rockin' and rollin'", or 'trail mix'." Mixing with amyl nitrite is particularly dangerous, and is potentially fatal.

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