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What is the ruling on selling, buying, and consuming sexual stimulants, taking into account that they are not narcotics and do not harm the body in certain dosages?

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Most cases of erectile dysfunction are treated by several methods, including oral medications such as "Viagra" and "Cialis", local injections, suppositories, and surgeries as a last resort. These treatments have side effects, especially oral medications which may cause headaches, digestive problems, and muscle pain. Their interaction with arterial obstruction medications like "Nitrate" may lead to a severe drop in blood pressure and death.

As for the ruling on taking sexual stimulants: 1. For a need (due to old age or illness): It is permissible, and may even be recommended by Islamic law, seeking treatment and progeny, while observing medical guidelines: consulting a trusted doctor, not relying entirely on them, and not overindulging. 2. To increase pleasure (without need): This may lead to severe long-term harm, as a limited period of activity is followed by exhaustion and fatigue. Whatever leads to pure or predominant harm is prohibited by Islamic law.

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