Herbs and vitamins boost sexual satisfaction

ArginMax, an over-the-counter preparation containing herbs (ginseng, ginkgo biloba and damiana), an amino acid (L-arginine) and 14 vitamins and minerals, appears to help women of all ages suffering from sexual dysfunction. In a study of 77 women between the ages of 22 and 71 conducted at Stanford University School of Medicine, 34 women were given ArginMax, 43 a placebo.

The study was presented at the ninth annual Congress on Women's Health and Gender-Based Medicine in 2001 and published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. ArginMax is sold in retail stores or at arginmax.com.

The results after four weeks:

ArginMax Group:
74% more satisfied with sex life
71% felt more sexual desire
65% had intercourse more frequently

Placebo group:
37% more satisfied with sex life
42% felt more sexual desire
26% had intercourse more frequently