By EmilyM

So you can make a pretty pink pill that looks like Viagra…but can it really have that same “stimulating” effect? Seems hard (pun intended) when the anatomy of men and women are… well… different… you remember health class.

Based on the amazing popularity of the little blue pill, it only makes sense that manufacturers have been trying to replicate a safe and effective drug to boost sex drive in women (chances are men have been wishing for this for far more years), but it looks like once again the dream may be just out of reach.

This week, Boehringer Ingelheim’s drug flibanserin has been taking some serious heat. What originally seemed like something that was too good to be true, may in fact be once again. Rather than the company seeking out a libido enhancer this time, the drug’s “favorable sexual effects” were actually discovered when it was tested as an anti-depressant. According to some recent studies (funded by Boehringer Ingelheim) female sexual dysfunction affects nearly 10% of all women, others still debate that there is no such condition.

If nothing else, there have been many good laughs and jokes over it, and it may be simply a matter of time before a “little pink pill” begins improving the sex lives of women all over the world. My personal favorite is Jimmy Kimmel’s video about female Viagra.

Until the real magic female Viagra appears (whenever that may be), here are some tips for naturally boosting your lady’s sexual desire. Call me old fashioned, but like it or not, most women still enjoy being wooed to get them in the mood.

1. Ask her how her day was…and actually listen to the response. Sometimes we just need to let it all out and feel like you understand and sympathize with us. It doesn’t mean we want to tell you every little detail (that’s what we have girlfriends for) but we want to know you care and are content to just listen, without immediately offering unsolicited “Mr. Fix-It” type of advice.

2. Surprise her – Yes it’s cliche but most women still love to be surprised. Whether it means bringing home flowers, running a bath for her when she gets home, cleaning the house or making dinner, little things add up and will also work wonders for intimacy. When you give your lady a break from all the hard work she puts in around the house, she can take a break from being “motherly” and can spend more time getting back in the mood.

3. Sit through a “chick flick” movie – Okay, I can almost hear the gasp of horror as you read this one, but let me clarify – not ALL the time, just do it once… as a sort of experiment. Most women love romance, period. Whether it is  a movie, a book, a friend’s sappy love story or the “what my man did for love” section of a women’s periodical, it’s all fuel for getting your woman in the mood. Rather than harbor a hatred for these romantic things, look at this as an opportunity to spend time with her and see what type of things she really enjoys.

Good luck, and remember, if it doesn’t seem to work right way, return to 1. and repeat as necessary!