The little blue pill known as Viagra has transcended medication and become an item of lore; men speak of the drug in hushed tones, telling each other of the apparent miraculous properties of the pill. If you were to believe the idle talk of men gossiping over beers, you would think that Viagra can fix just about any sexual issue, and can make a man last for hours between the sheets. But for men struggling with premature ejaculation, these old wive’s tales are more than just gossip; rather, these rumors fill them with hope. After all, if Viagra can purportedly make a man last for hours in bed, surely it can help a man with premature ejaculation to last longer in bed, right?

Unfortunately, while men may talk as if Viagra is cure-all for all sexual issues, this simply isn’t true. Viagra is simply an erectile aid, meant to be taken before sex to assist the body in achieving an erection in a natural fashion. It won’t instantaneously cause erections, it won’t make you better at sex, and it certainly won’t make you last longer in bed.

It’s true: While the mythical properties of Viagra have become seen as fact by men, the truth is that Viagra is just a means of helping men struggling with erectile dysfunction to achieve an erection. It cannot help with any other sexual issues, including premature ejaculation.

When it comes to premature ejaculation, there is no miracle pill that will make this embarrassing issue go away. Rather, to overcome this problem, you’re going to need to work for it: Work with a medical professional, determine if the root cause is mental or physical, change your diet and lifestyle. It might take some effort, but at least by actively working to overcome the problem you’ll be making progress towards beating your premature ejaculation. If you turn to Viagra to defeat your premature ejaculation, you’re just going to end up disappointed.