Memo from Barmensen Lab's Research & Development Department

Sexuality is a complex process, coordinated by the neurologic, vascular and endocrine systems. Individually, sexuality incorporates family, societal and religious beliefs, and is altered with aging, health status and personal experience. In addition, sexual activity incorporates interpersonal relationships, each partner bringing unique attitudes, needs and responses into the coupling. A breakdown in any of these areas may lead to sexual disorders.

Estimates of the number of women who have sexual issues range from 19 to 50 percent in "normal" outpatient populations and increase to 68 to 75 percent when sexual dissatisfaction or problems (not dysfunctional in nature) are included.

One basic option is to enhance stimulation and eliminate routine by encouraging use of erotic materials (videos, stimulating lotions, gels and lubricants); suggest masturbation to maximize familiarity with pleasurable sensations; encourage communication during sexual activity; discuss varying positions, times of day or places; suggest making a "date" for sexual activity.

Problems associated with Desire
Women with desire-related sexual issues are difficult to help. Occasionally, decreased desire is secondary to boredom with sexual routines. Suggesting changes in positions or venues, or the addition of erotic materials is helpful.

Problems associated with Arousal
Current options for arousal-related problems are limited to the use of commercial lubricants, although vitamin E and mineral oils can be helpful. Arousal-related problems may be secondary to inadequate stimulation, especially in older women who require more stimulation to reach a level of arousal that was more easily attained at a younger age. Encouraging adequate foreplay or the use of vibrators and stimulating lotions, gels and lubricants to increase stimulation can be very effective. Taking a warm bath before intercourse may also increase arousal. Anxiety may inhibit arousal, and strategies to alleviate anxiety by employing distraction techniques are suggested.

Orgasmic-Related Problems
Anorgasmia can be quite responsive to every day remedies. This condition is caused by sexual inexperience or the lack of sufficient stimulation and is common in women who have never experienced orgasm. Orgasmic disorders may also be psychologic ("involuntary inhibition" of the orgasmic reflex) or caused by medications or chronic disease.

Recommendations rely on maximizing stimulation and minimizing inhibition. Stimulation may include masturbation with prolonged stimulation (initially up to one hour) and/or the use of stimulating lotions, gels and lubricants as needed, and muscular control of sexual tension (alternating contraction and relaxation of the pelvic muscles during high sexual arousal). The latter is similar to Kegel exercises. Methods to minimize inhibition include distraction by "spectatoring" (observing oneself from a third-party perspective), fantasizing or listening to music.

MAXODERM CONNECTION as an Option
MAXODERM CONNECTION was specifically engineered to effectuate substantial results toward all of the above listed female sexually-related issues. In terms of desire, it’s recommended to introduce new methods of stimulation to the relationship. MAXODERM CONNECTION not only creates a means of stimulation, but the application process, whether it’s during foreplay and into sexual intercourse or for self-pleasuring purposes is a refreshing way to approach typical foreplay. With respect to arousal disorders, MAXODERM CONNECTION has been fortified with Vitamin E for soothing stimulation, as well as other powerful ingredients to allow for improved stimulation directly to the “source”. This immediate effect allows for drastic sensation enhancement and increase in stimulation. Of course this effect often leads to anxiety alleviation as well.

Lastly, because of the exhilarating sensation created in applying MAXODERM CONNECTION, the masturbation experience in general is substantially elevated – thereby stimulating the occurrence of orgasms.