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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lycanthrope" data-source="post: 472704" data-attributes="member: 562">No, the scientific evidence indicates that nicotine does not enhance sexual experience for non-regular users (such as non-smokers or occasional users). In fact, acute (short-term) exposure to nicotine typically impairs physiological sexual arousal in both men and women, primarily due to its vasoconstrictive effects, which reduce blood flow to the genitals. This can lead to weaker erectile responses in men and attenuated genital arousal (e.g., reduced vaginal pulse amplitude) in women. Subjective feelings of arousal or desire may remain unchanged, but the physical aspects are notably diminished.Key Evidence from Studies<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">In Men: A 2008 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (Harte & Meston) tested 6 mg nicotine gum in 28 healthy, nonsmoking men (average age 21, with minimal prior nicotine exposure). It resulted in a 23% reduction in erectile response during erotic stimuli compared to placebo, affecting 80% of participants with valid data. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov +1 Similar findings emerged in animal models and limited human smoking studies, pointing to nicotine's disruption of nitric oxide pathways essential for vasodilation.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">In Women: The same research group conducted a parallel 2008 trial with 25 nonsmoking women (average age 20), using the same nicotine dose. It caused a 30% drop in physiological genital arousal to erotic films, occurring in 61% of participants with valid measurements. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov +1 No significant impact on subjective arousal was noted, but the hemodynamic (blood flow) effects were clear.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Broader Context: These effects hold for isolated nicotine (e.g., via gum or patches), not just smoking, and apply to low-to-intermediate doses (4–6 mg). A 2020 study on young adults with emerging nicotine dependence also linked even mild use to issues with arousal, erection, and orgasm. northerner.com While chronic smoking worsens long-term risks like erectile dysfunction (doubling the odds vs. non-smokers), healthline.com acute nicotine alone is sufficient to blunt arousal in nicotine-naïve individuals.</li> </ul>Why Might It Seem Enhancing?Some anecdotal reports (e.g., on forums) suggest a temporary "buzz" from nicotine's stimulant properties could heighten alertness or confidence, potentially mimicking enhanced desire in specific contexts. However, these are subjective and not supported by controlled studies, which show no boost—and often a detriment—to the core physiological components of sexual experience.Bottom LineFor non-regular users, nicotine is more likely to hinder than help sexual function, even at low doses. If you're exploring this for cognitive or other reasons (as in our prior chat), avoid timing it around intimacy to prevent potential interference. Quitting or avoiding nicotine altogether tends to improve sexual health over time.</blockquote>

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