With dozens of products on the market to help men better enjoy sex, products to help increase women's sexual pleasure are few and far between. Cindy Eckert, CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals, is on a mission to eliminate the double standard between male and female pleasure. In this episode, Cindy joins Dr. Jackie to share her journey behind creating the first ever FDA-approved drug for low sexual desire in women called ADDYI. They discuss why it is so important to change the conversation around sexual pleasure to ensure our needs are met.
To connect with Cindy, follow her @cindypinkceo. And to learn more about ADDYI, visit Addyi.com.
Connect with me on IG @therealdrjackie, and check out my book THE QUEEN V for more sex, intimacy and down there health care tips!
Important Drug Safety Information:
ADDYI is for premenopausal women with acquired, generalized hypoactive (low) sexual desire disorder who have not had problems with low sexual desire in the past, and who have low sexual desire no matter the type of sexual activity, the situation or the sexual partner. The low sexual desire is troubling to them and is not due to a medical or mental health problem, problems in the relationship or medicine or other drug use. ADDYI is not for use in men or to enhance sexual performance.
Your risk of severe low blood pressure and fainting is increased if you drink 1-2 standard alcoholic drinks close in time to your ADDYI dose. Wait at least 2 hours after drinking before taking ADDYI at bedtime. Your risk of severe low blood pressure and fainting is also increased if you take certain prescription, over the counter or herbal medications, or have liver problems. Low blood pressure and fainting can happen when you take ADDYIeven if you don’t drink alcohol or take other medicines. Do not take it if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in ADDYI. Allergic reactions may include hives, itching or trouble breathing. Sleepiness, sometimes serious, can occur. Common side effects include dizziness, nausea, tiredness, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep and dry mouth. See full PI and Medication Guide, including Boxed Warning at addyi.com/pi or call 844-PINK-PILL.
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