GROWING numbers of Kenyan men are seeking pharmaceutical support in the bedroom, with sales of "sex enhancing drugs" outperforming Panadol in the East African nation.
Authors of a recently released study involving 71 patients who had bought the products through pharmacies found 55% of participants were aged between 30 and 49 years, with 95% reporting a "genuine need" for some bedroom backup.
Alcohol consumption, which as Shakespeare's Porter noted in 'the Scottish play', "provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance", was identified as a contributing factor behind the rising number of men seeking treatment for erectile dysfunction.
Worryingly for lycra-clad weekend warriors and those seeking an environmentally friendly commute to work, cycling was also highlighted as a potential cause of impotence.
Meanwhile, a separate study in Northern Kenya found men with multiple wives were less likely to feel the need to seek medical assistance to boost their libido, than their monogamous neighbours.
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