Variable (N = 352)

n (%)

Knowledge of aphrodisiacs

No

Yes

15 (4.26)

337 (95.74)

Ever Used aphrodisiacs

No

Yes

167 (47.44)

185 (52.56)

Among only those reporting ever used (N= 185)

Age (years) at first use

18 - 25

26 - 35

36 - 40

127 (68.65)

51 (27.57)

7 (3.78)

Current use of aphrodisiac

Yes

No

107 (57.84)

78 (42.16)

Type being used

Orthodox capsule/pill

Herbal

Herbal with an alcohol base

Cream/Spray

78 (42.16)

28 (15.14)

45 (24.32)

34 (18.38)

Who recommended use

Friends/Family

Media

Health professional

Sexual partner

128 (69.19)

18 (9.73)

6 (3.24)

33 (17.84)

Source of acquisition

Pharmacy/Drug store

Open market/Drug peddlers

Drinking bars

51 (27.57)

97 (52.43)

37 (20.00)

Perceived benefits from aphrodisiac use

Improved erection

Prolonged sexual intercourse

Gratification of sexual partner

Improved performance

25 (13.51)

97 (52.43)

28 (15.14)

35 (18.92)

Experienced effect from aphrodisiac use

Severe headache

General weakness

Sustained erection

No effect

40 (21.62)

40 (21.62)

29 (15.68)

76 (41.08)