‘Pink pill’ offers fix for female sex drives: #tellusatoday

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved Addyi, a “little pink pill” that is designed to boost women’s libido. Comments from Twitter and Facebook are edited for clarity and grammar: 

It’s about time!

— @cfc72d2f7f9544d

Since when was not being aroused a sexual dysfunction? Is there not enough fornication in the world today?

— Tim Wasson

It could be because of medical reasons that some women don’t have the desire for sex, especially women who are going through menopause.

— Kimberly Ferrell

If a woman needs a pill to boost her libido, maybe she’s with the wrong guy.

There are medications for menopause and hormonal imbalances. And there’s sunshine and exercise, and again, you’ve got to have the right partner.

But if you’re unhappy to begin with, sex won’t help you.

— Jack Taylor

Medical reasons such as a hysterectomy and oophorectomy at a young age also can change a woman’s desire. Hopefully, this drug will help women who truly need that help, even at a young age. Due to unforeseen things such as cancer, many women have had to have surgeries that alter their lives forever.

— Bev Martin

The approval of this drug is a step in the right direction.

— @saltysteve_

A generous and caring man with a great sense of humor and a comfortable lifestyle would be way more effective than any pharmaceutical concoction.

— Jeanie Bee

Why do I see an increase in sex at nursing homes? He’s got his pills; she’s got hers.

— James G Romano

If both partners need prescription drugs to have sex, then I think something is wrong.

— Ron Thomas

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