Has anyone else experienced a stronger reception when taking at least 10mg melatonin? Is it simply because I may be having a deeper sleep and that supports a stronger erection? On days I haven’t taken melatonin, I’m still waking up with an erection due to the T Cypoinate I’ve been on, but stronger with melatonin.
What does melatonin do that supports an erection? I know it’s the melatonin doing this.
There are a few studies done, mainly on rats, that compliment the use of melatonin to treat ED. Are you deficient in melatonin?
Link:
Low serum melatonin levels are associated with erectile dysfunction - PMC.
Although melatonin has been reported to increase all aspects of sexual activity in rats (8), it has also been stated that chronic administration of this hormone may lead to the inhibition of sexual activity of male rats (9). Previous research suggests that melatonin may have positive effects on erectile function. It was also demonstrated that acute administration of melatonin restored complete sexual activity in selected impotent male rats (10).
Nice question. I’ll answer it tomorrow. There’s evidence showing melatonin has effects on sex hormones and it has many effects in the CNS. I’ll give you some input tomorrow.
It supports sexual arousal with neurological effects, which has been proven in rats:
Apparently melatonin has the ability to somehow (not known how) inhibit 5-HT2A receptor signaling.
The 5-HT2A receptor is a serotonin receptor and serotonin is one the transmitters implicated in sexual arousal. It is also the receptor that facilitates antidepressant mediated sexual dysfunction. It is also the receptor responsible for LSDs effects.
My question to you would be why anyone would do this. 10 mg is overkill to say the least. American melatonin dosages are beyond what makes any sense.
Edit: I recommend a dose of 0.5 mg before going to bed. That’s enough and minimizes side effects.
I don’t think it’s the sleep, but the effect the sleepy brain state has on erections.
Thanks for that info.