Sildenafil · Medicine question

Does sildenafil cause an erection without sexual stimulation?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

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Answer

No. For erectile dysfunction, it supports the normal response to sexual stimulation but does not create sexual desire or an automatic erection.

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Sildenafil · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

The answer

No. For erectile dysfunction, it supports the normal response to sexual stimulation but does not create sexual desire or an automatic erection.

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