# Performance Enhancement Substances **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 20, 2000, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/performance-enhancement-substances/46570 "2000-12-20T20:11:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SkySlash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@SkySlash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkySlash)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2000, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/performance-enhancement-substances/46570/1 "2000-12-20T20:11:13Z")
In the interest of keeping this as on topic as possible, lets refrain from using specific sexual terms. We’re talking about substances here and not scenarios. I’ve noticed recently that certain substances have a way of enhancing or prolonging sexual performance. I haven’t really been able to narrow it down to what substance is in what I take that is helping, just an idea of what it might be. I occasionally take this energy stuff called Yellowjacket Energy pills. If I take it about an hour and a half before sex, sex sometimes becomes a dusk till dawn affair with me taking an hour or more to peak. The only thing I can figure that does this is the Ginseng in it because I’ve heard thats a aphrodisiac, but I’m not for sure because it has a lot of things in it. You guys or gals have any secret **LEGAL OVER THE COUNTER** herbs or medicines or other substances that contribute to increased performance like that? I have no interest in objects or toys either, I’m talking strictly **legal** substances that can be taken by mouth. Alcohol doesn’t count because its just numbs, it doesnt do much else. If there are substances that contribute specifically to performance, I’m interested if they’re safe. And I don’t care about Viagra…I’m too young to ask a doctor for an impotence prescription…besides, thats not a need right now. -SS ---
**Author:** ![Meephead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b782af/32.png) [@Meephead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meephead)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2000, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/performance-enhancement-substances/46570/2 "2000-12-20T22:36:45Z")
You might want to look into Yohimbe Bark. It has a slightly anabolic effect similar to taking a testosterone supplement. Suppposedly makes your erections harder and longer-lasting. Ginkgo Biloba increases blood flow, especially to your arms, legs, head, and sex organs. An ex GF of mine claimed that she could tell a difference when I was on it, though I am not sure that would be true, since its effects build over time. I am sure there are others, but those are the two I know the most about. ---
**Author:** ![Skelji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@Skelji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skelji)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2000, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/performance-enhancement-substances/46570/3 "2000-12-20T22:50:45Z")
I’ve seen a product called _Climaxx_ in my local head shop. Like **Meephead** mentioned, Climaxx has yohimbe _and_ ginseng. Try a place in your area that sells smoking accessories, rock/alternative posters & t-shirts, etc. You can find examples here: [http://shopzerogravity.com/](http://shopzerogravity.com/) Go to “shop online”, then “mood enhancers”. ---
**Author:** ![Skelji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@Skelji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skelji)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2000, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/performance-enhancement-substances/46570/4 "2000-12-20T22:56:45Z")
Um, sorry mods, I hope that link is ok. It’s not for commercial gain, just to provide examples. I mean, it’s not like I can offer personal testimony to having needed, er, used, performance enhancing drugs or anything. 🙂 Besides, that’s what thinking about baseball is for.