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) |