Health expert Alt. Dr. Daniel Owusu-Ansah has warned against using aphrodisiacs to extend sexual activity, highlighting that such practices may result in serious health issues, potentially even death. During his discussion on “Dealing with Hypertension Part 2” on Wompom Te Sen, a health program aired on Onua 95.1 FM and hosted by Ohemaa Acheampomaa, Dr. Owusu-Ansah pointed out that while there isn’t direct evidence connecting aphrodisiacs to hypertension, extended sexual activity can put excessive pressure on the heart.
“There is currently no research indicating that aphrodisiacs directly cause hypertension. However, during sexual activity—especially when a person experiences prolonged erections or delays ejaculation—the heart has to work harder than usual. It’s similar to running a race for which the heart is not adequately conditioned. Dr. Ansah explained that this excessive strain can lead to complications in blood pressure regulation, increasing the risk of collapse or even death.”
“After such prolonged activity, the body struggles to return blood pressure to normal levels. There are documented cases where people have died during sexual activity after using aphrodisiacs. This is because the penis retains a significant amount of blood during an erection, depriving other critical organs of sufficient circulation,” he said.
Dr. Owusu Ansah explained the dangers of using aphrodisiacs to extend sexual performance. He stated, “Using aphrodisiacs to prolong sex can deprive certain organs of essential blood circulation, leading to serious health consequences. In His wisdom, God designed sexual activity to last only a few minutes, allowing blood to return to its original flow. If an erection lasts for 30 minutes or longer, it may prevent other organs, such as the heart or brain, from receiving adequate blood supply.”
He warned that this could result in cardiac arrest, heart failure, or brain damage, particularly if a person collapses and sustains a head injury during such incidents. “If the heart is deprived of blood, it can stop working or function improperly. This is why some individuals collapse during intercourse and never recover,” he concluded.
Dr. Owusu Ansah serves as an alternative health practitioner and Chief Executive Officer at the Healthy Soul Medical Centre in Kaneshie. ‘Wompom te sen’ with Ohemaa Acheampomaa airs on Onua 95.1 FM every Monday from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
By Victor Kodom Onua TV/FM