Viagra

Improving Sexual & Urological Health in Males and Females | Dr. Rena Malik

Andrew Huberman

A PDE5 inhibitor medication used for erectile dysfunction, which prevents the breakdown of cGMP, leading to longer-lasting erections. Originally studied for high blood pressure.

Cindy Eckert (formerly Whitehead) Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

A drug originally tested for blood pressure that was found to have a pro-sexual side effect in men, leading to its development for erectile dysfunction. Cindy draws parallels to Addyi's discovery.

#71 – Katherine Eban: Widespread fraud in the generic drug industry

Peter Attia MD

A branded erectile dysfunction drug (sildenafil) used as an example of a drug whose generic version would attract manufacturers after patent expiration.

What causes erectile dysfunction and what can be done to treat it? | Peter Attia & Mohit Khera

Peter Attia MD

A PDE5 inhibitor originally developed as a blood pressure medication, which was found to cause erections. It revolutionized ED treatment.

Trump's market impact: Bitcoin, M&A, IPOs + transition picks; Polymarket CEO raided by FBI

All-In Podcast

Used as an example of a drug whose advertising might directly influence consumer requests to doctors.

How to Navigate Menopause & Perimenopause for Maximum Health & Vitality | Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Andrew Huberman

A medication for arousal disorders, sometimes used topically by women to increase blood flow to the genital area.

Lessons and Warnings From Successful Risk Takers | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

Mentioned by Soman Chainani as a product he consulted on early in his career, contrasting with his current path of writing fantasy.

Kevin Systrom — Tactics, Books, and the Path to a Billion Users | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

A drug initially tested for blood pressure issues that found a different, notable application.

Dr Mark Plotkin on Ethnobotany, Real vs Fake Shamans, Hallucinogens, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

A medicine for erectile dysfunction mentioned as having been unexpectedly discovered during trials for a blood pressure medicine.

Get Your Sex Life Back! What Everyone Gets Wrong About Sex, Libido & Erectile Dysfunction - Dr Khera

The Diary Of A CEO

A medication for erectile dysfunction, described as a 'Vicodin' or a 'Band-Aid' because it only masks the problem, not curing it. It also helps arousal in women.

The Longevity Expert: Is There A Link Between Milk & Cancer? + Ozempic Can Really Mess You Up!

The Diary Of A CEO

The New Frontiers of Mental Health — Brain Stimulation, Rapid-Acting Tools for Depression, and More

Tim Ferriss

Mentioned as an example of a drug discovered serendipitously for an unrelated condition (angina) but found to have a different primary use (erectile dysfunction).

Matt Cutts on the US Digital Service and Working at Google for 17 Years

Y Combinator

Mentioned as an example of spam content that was less severe than what many content moderators have to deal with.

Erik Vance (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A pharmaceutical drug for erectile dysfunction, briefly mentioned in the context of marketing and pill characteristics influencing placebo effect.

#500! KevKev TimTim TalkTalk on Dragon Slaying, Lessons Learned, Viagra, and Assorted Nonsense

Tim Ferriss

A medication for erectile dysfunction, which Tim Ferriss experienced a 'scary response' to but acknowledged its effectiveness; Kevin Rose also shared his positive experience.

Lee Cronin: Origin of Life, Aliens, Complexity, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #269

Lex Fridman

A medication used to treat erectile dysfunction. Discussed as a complex molecule that, if found on Mars, would indicate something significant due to its high assembly number.