“Experts Alarmed as Men Die During Sex Romps Linked to Enhancement Drugs”

Medical and social experts have raised alarm over the increasing number of men collapsing and dying during sexual activities, particularly in hotels with women other than their spouses. The disturbing trend has claimed several lives, including that of Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, a lecturer at Kogi State University, and Mr. Louis Nwachukwu, an employee of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), who recently died in a hotel room in Mpape, Abuja, after checking in with a woman identified as Miss Helen Raymond.

Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Therapist, Mcfredericks Akor Edache, attributed the phenomenon partly to the misuse of sexual enhancement drugs. According to him, many men resort to such substances in an attempt to prolong sexual performance and impress their partners, often with fatal consequences. He explained that sexual enhancement drugs alter the natural sexual response process by redirecting blood flow to the genitals, potentially reducing the supply to vital organs like the heart and lungs, which can lead to respiratory failure or sudden death.

Edache emphasized that foreplay is key to achieving sexual satisfaction without undue stress, warning men not to feel pressured by societal expectations or derogatory terms like “one-minute man.” He noted that the first round of sex is naturally the most pleasurable, and pushing for prolonged performance with artificial aids increases health risks.

Supporting this view, Kwara-based lecturer Hassan Alowonle described sex as a natural exercise that, like any strenuous activity, can be dangerous for individuals with underlying health issues such as heart disease. He advised couples to undergo medical checks to understand their physical and sexual capabilities before engaging in intimacy, stressing that intense sexual activity could trigger cardiac arrest or fatal spikes in blood pressure.

Divine Mike Akor, a chemist and public affairs analyst, expressed moral and medical concerns over the rising deaths, blaming infidelity and excessive reliance on sex-enhancing substances. He warned that most victims die during extramarital encounters, often with strangers, due to the reckless use of performance-boosting drugs and the pressure to satisfy younger or more sexually demanding partners.

Akor called for the revival of moral discipline, urging men to avoid risky sexual behaviors, embrace contentment in marriage, and steer clear of harmful substances that could compromise their health and lives.