Women Self Medicating to be Horny: Is This a Good Thing?

Описание: Dive into a fascinating and provocative discussion about the growing trend of women using pharmaceuticals and hormones to boost their sex drive. Hosts Simone and Malcolm Collins explore the cultural, medical, and social implications of drugs like Addyi (the so-called “female Viagra”) and testosterone therapy, referencing recent New York Times articles and real-life stories.

Whether you’re curious about the latest trends in sexual health, interested in the intersection of medicine and culture, or just want to hear a candid, humorous take on a taboo topic, this episode is for you.

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00:00:00 Simone discusses NY Times article on husbands' mixed reactions to wives' increased aggression and libido from drugs; brief speaker interjections.
00:01:00 Malcolm introduces the episode on women using drugs to increase horniness and arousal; Simone explains the debate on pursuing high female sex drive.
00:02:00 Simone describes the movement of women stoking sex drives; Malcolm asks about methods; Simone mentions drugs like flibanserin, testosterone, and going off birth control.
00:03:00 Simone references NY Times articles and a post-divorce woman's story; introduces "Viagra for women" (Addyi/flibanserin) and its marketer Cindy Eckert.
00:04:00 Malcolm jokes about Simone's childhood room; Simone continues on Eckert's efforts and a 2025 documentary.
00:05:00 Simone details the history of Addyi, FDA approval struggles, and sale/repurchase of the company.
00:06:00 Explanation of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD); Malcolm questions if it's asexuality; reference to PubMed FMRI study.
00:07:00 Details on FMRI study methods and findings about brain activity in women with HSDD.
00:08:00 Effects of flibanserin: slight increase in desire, lowers distress, side effects; comparison to alcohol's effects on Simone.
00:09:00 Malcolm asks about Simone's drinking and horniness; suggestion to combine flibanserin with whiskey.
00:10:00 FDA's initial rejections and eventual approval; cultural reasons for trusting via drinking in some societies.
00:11:00 Discourse around Addyi; celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow discussing it.
00:12:00 Transition to testosterone as a more effective drug; Malcolm guesses incorrectly.
00:13:00 NY Times article "I'm on Fire" on testosterone for women; opening quote about messianic feelings.
00:14:00 More on the intense, fast-talking effects; Malcolm references a meme about muscular women.
00:15:00 Discussion on meme origins; Simone on high protein dinners and potential arousal pattern changes.
00:16:00 Testosterone makes women more argumentative; no FDA-approved products for women despite approvals for men.
00:17:00 Dramatic increases in energy and libido; risks like facial hair, acne, voice deepening, enlarged clitoris, anger.
00:18:00 Stories of transformations in relationships and orgasms.
00:19:00 More women's stories of pursuing sex; confusion for husbands.
00:20:00 Repeat of husbands' dilemma; speaker interjections; Malcolm expresses disinterest in more meanness or sex.
00:21:00 Discussion on prioritizing time with kids over more sex; limited alone time.
00:22:00 NY Times article on Gen Z women and sex; possibly older women phenomenon.
00:23:00 Data on sexual frequency decline in young adults vs minor in Gen X; Malcolm calls it "perpetual finding themselves Renaissance."
00:24:00 Quote on historical fight for women's sexual freedom; question on medically inducing sex drive.
00:25:00 Malcolm on potential fertility suppression; Simone on not experimenting due to IVF plans; reference to Brave New World.
00:26:00 Malcolm on progressive focus on sex drive; life not about arousal maxing.
00:27:00 Influence from men's rights/red pill on right-leaning views; flexing via sex in communities.
00:28:00 Historical views on women as horny; conservative understanding that life isn't about pleasure-seeking.
00:29:00 Evangelical hype of sex in marriage disappointing many; "Girl Defined" reference.
00:30:00 Simone on not respecting men taking Viagra or testosterone; equivalent to women getting plastic surgery.
00:31:00 Traumatic dick pic story from a botched implant.
00:32:00 Communities as whisper networks among women; social spread.
00:33:00 Quote from Real Housewives on high doses leading to excessive humping; Rossi and Pedanti.
00:34:00 Simone's take: hedonic nonsense