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Fidson Healthcare tackles sexual dysfunction with new aphrodisiac formulation

To combat the increasing rate of sexual dysfunction in Nigeria, Fidson Healthcare Plc has launched Vigomax Forte, a natural aphrodisiac which it said increases sexual desires, corrects weak erection and enhances libido in men.


Mr Oladimeji Oduyebo, Corporate Services Manager, Fidson Healthcare Plc; Mr
Ola Ijimakin, General Manager, Marketing, Fidson Healthcare Plc; Mr Oshoke
Ayebae, Business Development Manager, Fidson Herbal, Fidson Healthcare Plc;
during the launch of the new Vigomax Forte held at Fidson Healthcare head
office

In a statement made available to HealthNewsNG.com, the company said the aphrodisiac formulation is a combination of time-tested efficacious herbs known to increase sexual desire.

"Vigomax Forte increases sexual urge and intracavernous pressure due to androgen increasing property by releasing bound testosterones, offers testosterone like-effect as well as enhances Vigour and Vitality," Fidson said.

Introducing the product, Mr Ola Ijimakin, General Manager, Marketing, Fidson Healthcare Plc said the nature-given product is an aphrodisiac, rejuvenator, revitalizer and a mood elevator. 

“Vigomax Forte helps in the management of impotence either psychogenic or idiopathic and premature senility or loss of libido in both sexes”, he said.

He decried the increasing rate of sexual dysfunction in Nigeria which he said is affecting more than 57 per cent of Nigerian men that are above 35 years with associated emotional, social and psychological well-being that could affect the entire family. 


“Sexual dysfunction is the difficulty during any stage of the sexual act that prevents the individual or couple from enjoying sexual activity. Although It is a psychogenic problem, its social and psychological effects on the well-being of its sufferers are as worrisome as the problem itself, if not more," he said. 

With the introduction of Vigomax he said Fidson Healthcare Plc has demonstrated its innovative approach in ensuring the quality of life Nigerians.


"The introduction of Vigomax is another demonstration of Fidson’s innovative approach to ensuring the quality lifestyle and healthy living for Nigerians, as the company continues to make a bold statement of its corporate value proposition, which is ‘…..we value life," the company said.

[INTERVIEW] Let's talk about sex with Myne Whitman



 Myne Whitman is a Nigerian US-based writer and blogger. She currently manages Romancemeetslife.com - a relationship blog that is focused on helping African couples to improve their relationships. She spoke to HealthNewsNG on the subject of sex, pornography and homosexuality.