The wait is over, ladies -- now you'll have your own little pink pill to bring back your sex drive (if need be)! On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved flibanserin for the treatment of sexual dysfunction in premenopausal women. (It will be sold under the name Addyi.) This is the first FDA-approved treatment for sexual desire in men or women. While some might consider it the female version of Viagra, Addyi is really in a category of its own. Viagra treats sexual desire -- it does not induce sexual desire. On the other hand, Addyi works on the central nervous system, which is why it falls into the same category as an antidepressant. Common side effects range from nausea and fatigue to dizziness and insomnia. Those who consume alcohol while taking Addyi are at higher risk for severe low blood pressure, which can lead to a temporary loss of consciousness. Addyi will cost about the same per month as a one month supply of Viagra for men. As with all other medi...

With all the rewards that sex has to offer, it's no surprise most of us are inclined to get as much of it as we can. It feels really good, it's free (assuming it's between you and your partner, of course), and, most important, it can be the key to a healthier, longer life. According to WebMD, the myriad benefits of sex include: 1. Boosting your libido 2. Lowering blood pressure 3. Helping keep your immune system working properly 4. Improving women's bladder control 5. Lowering heart attack risk 6. Lessening pain 7. Serving as good exercise 8. Improving sleep 9. Reducing men's chances of getting prostate cancer 10. Easing stress The health benefits associated with sex are well documented. Not only do sex and intimacy boost your happiness and self-esteem, they reduce anxiety and induce feelings of relaxation. Being that sexual intercourse can result in the conception of a child, it is arguably the most intimate thing you can do with another person. I...

I recently read about a study that found that an extra hour of sleep each night increases a woman's libido considerably. In a way, this finding seems pretty logical to me. The more sleep a woman gets, the more energy she has, and the more energy she has, the more likely she is to want to do the deed. What's curious about the study is how only one hour more could make such a difference. I would think that 2 or 3 more hours of sleep would cause someone to be more predisposed to having sex the next day, but 1 hour? I assume that women are just as likely to say that a little more sleep makes them more interested in practically any other activity, like cooking or going to the gym. It also depends on a woman's schedule and how busy she is. An extra hour will surely go a long way for a time-starved executive, but it won't make a difference for someone who works few hours each week, if any at all. Something tells me that men and women the world over who complain of thei...