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Addicted to Advertising
(Warning: reading my column may cause drowsiness, fatigue, and severe nausea. But it definitely won’t cause a four-hour erection.)
Seems like the advertising industry has become addicted to drugs. The marketing of drugs, that is. But slowly, the intervention is being staged.
A few weeks ago, a Viagra spot (the one featuring the creepy blue-horned horndog) was pulled off the air because the spot didn’t mention side effects. And recently Vioxx, an arthritis drug with a $160 million ad budget, was pulled off the shelves entirely because apparently, its side effects included an increased risk of heart attacks and death.
Pharmaceutical advertising is a huge niche—spending on direct-to-consumer ads alone is over $3 billion a year. It’s perhaps the highest growth sector of the advertising and marketing business.
So is the ad industry truly the nation’s pusherman?
We all know that from a creative perspective, most drug ads are bad to the point of self-parody. You’ve seen the spots—montages of blue skies, meadows, happy old couples and a voiceover reeling off a list of scary side effects. Even The One Club had to create a separate award show for pharmaceutical ads—probably because the creative bar isn’t as high as it is for other types of clients, but the awards (and the entry fees that come along with them) are equally as alluring.
Now, I’m not suggesting pharmaceutical companies are evil. They’re not—at least not any more evil than any other industry. Simply put, modern living has given us more of everything—including more sickness, and more ways to treat that sickness. So are we living longer because of more drugs? Or do we need more drugs because we’re living longer?
I wonder if the ad industry is helping drug makers create false demand, and in this case, really messing with people’s lives. I’d like to think that working on medical services clients would bring some inner satisfaction, at least more so than working on a car dealer account.
Once, I wrote some ads for a company that made medical devices. As I read through the marketing objectives, I started thinking that there was an altruism to the work, and that I was helping people live better lives. But at the same time, I was helping a company suck up to doctors in order to become the “partner” of choice, to the exclusion of other alternative treatments.
Which begs the question: Do doctors share the responsibility for this mess? I never thought it was my job to ask my doctor about a certain drug. I’ve always assumed it was my doctor’s job to tell me about one if I needed it.
Now, however, I’m not inclined to believe what a doctor tells me any more than I’m inclined to believe what an advertisement tells me. All you have to do is take a look around any doctor’s office. The pens, the prescription notepads, the clock on the wall—they’re all emblazoned with the logo of the drug du jour. And that’s only what you see. You don’t see the stacks of trial samples in the closet. Or the free trips, dinners and other kickbacks doctors get in consideration for recommending the drugs and writing the prescriptions.
What’s dangerous is when the advertising morphs into a professional opinion: Say you go to a doctor for medical services, yet your diagnosis and the doctor’s recommended treatment are influenced by an advertiser. How would you know? We trust that years of medical school and training won’t be compromised by an all-expenses paid weekend trip to a golf resort.
It doesn’t matter what industries your clients are in; you can use the drug industry as example of how far marketing can, and does, go to reach consumers from every vantage point. Because the budgets are so large, every media tactic possible is used to promote prescription drugs. Marketing directors in other industries must be insanely jealous. You simply can’t ignore the sheer amount of branding. It’s everywhere.
Not only is the marketing everywhere, sometimes it’s not easy to spot. One of the hallmarks of advertising has always been that you could spot it—you knew what was an ad and what wasn’t. Now of course, it’s fashionable to advertise in more stealthy ways—so you don’t know a message is actually an ad. Which could be relatively innocent if you’re a video game maker, but with pharmaceutical marketing, the stakes are obviously higher.
In an industry where clients are shrinking their budgets, drug advertising is a virtual Brinks truck full of greenbacks dumped at an agency’s front door. And very few agencies would turn that kind of business away—even ones that would turn away tobacco clients (another legal drug, by the way, but one that many agencies proudly shun.)
Don’t count on the government to regulate drug ads out of existence, either. The making and marketing of prescription drugs is extremely profitable, and the ad business is going have to live with it.
I don’t know about you, but it makes me feel a little queasy.
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Andropause Mystery, Unraveling the Truth about Male Menopause and Conquering its Symptoms
When a man enters the age of forty, he begins to experience the awkward feeling of confusion, split personality and stressfulness. He tends to lose his sense of purpose as well as his former self. He is craving for the new order of things, more ventures and is spinning out of control.
In the quest to understand this crisis, series of studies are undertaken. Even the medical science allots time to formulate possible formulas to find the remedy on its symptoms. There are creams, pellets, pills and even surgeries that are deemed to resolve the crisis.
But what is really in the core of this predicament? Dr. Robert S. Tan constructed his book of Andropause mystery: unraveling the truths about male menopause in the pursuit to explain the circumstances and why they happen to a man.
According to Dr. Robert Tan, menopause or the declination of hormonal levels comes to pass to both men and women. For men, such transition period is called andropause. The period usually strikes at forty when age normally causes internal troubles to almost everyone. Subsequently, internal changes had exterior manifestations in terms of social, career and family interactions.
Furthermore, Dr. Robert Tan added that as the man reaches the age of 50-70, the symptoms become more visible and provoked. Symptoms such as declination of levels of virility and energy accompanied by easily being exhausted, rapid mood sways and palpitations appear. Most men report their erectile dysfunction as the most notable event during andropause. Apart from this, Dr. Tan's patients also complained of their being nervous, irritable and depressed.
Palpitations are due to the decrease of the testosterone level caused by over reaction of the autonomic system. It must be noted that it is natural for men who are suffering from andropause.
Formerly active men who used to be directed to their careers and power enhancement suddenly become close to family and their friends. However, there are some who preferred to find a new set up on their lifestyle which will turn them from the confusion and depression of andropause period.
The medical science has prepared remedies to relieve these symptoms. The problem is that most men do not submit to seeing a doctor even for health reasons. The reason is that it hits their masculine pride to be thought of as either vulnerable or dependent. This becomes a challenge to most wives.
One way to convince men to see the doctor is by accompanying him to a trained and understanding expert. By going together, the doctor can fully extract the needed information from the couple. However, there will also be times when the interview would be held independently to do away with the inhibitions.
As part of the clinical study, the following things are being checked as andropause basis: hair loss, shrinkage of testicles, decrease of libido and sex drive, erectile dysfunction, exhaustion, depression, decrease of muscle strength, oligospermia, and decrease in bone density.
Since the andropause stage could be very stressful among men, it is advisable that wives should become more understanding and supportive. Andropausal men should be encouraged to organize himself, to manage his alcohol and cigarette consumption, to relax, to eat healthy foods and to exercise.
Andropause is another profound journey which needs the positive involvement of the family. Not only men shall beat the odds, but everyone who loves him.
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The Threesome and the Side Effects
Take care of your sex life with unemotional means only. Those of us who have reached a settled stage of our life are often looking for a kick. Instead of finding and researching avenues to enrich our lives and others' we indulge into meaningless experimentation. Quite a few of us put too much stake on ideas that could unsettle us for life.
Saber (name changed) is married for 18 years and has been toying with an idea of inviting another man into his bed along with his wife. He and his wife Nancy are both hetero. Although Saber is not interested in sharing his wife with a man, but the thought of watching his wife having intercourse with another man he says is exciting.
He has done a lot of research on the topic and found that many men share the same excitement. He asks if this is common and what might he expect as an outcome?
The first advice goes – "I have been married for 18 years and am not a prude. I personally think it will ruin your relationship in the long run. If she gets a taste of another, she will want another. it is just my personal opinion." Simple and straightforward, the opinion makes a lot of sense.
Another advice – "threesomes where 2 of the 3 people are involved in a relationship is a bad idea. Jealousy, etc. could very well kill your relationship." Indeed, sex just cannot be taken to be equivalent to food and changing partners like trying out different cuisines. There is a question of security in a relationship which is inherent only to a monogamous relationship. For the emotional factor to relationships cannot altogether be negated.
This advice on Saber's idea could be quite an encouragement for him -"I'm going to go the complete opposite direction from the other posters…Threesomes? Fun! Loads and loads of fun. If you and your wife find that that's your thing, well, then… more power to you! There are, however, a few things that you should keep an eye on. I'd advise definitely not involving anybody you know personally. Simply because it's all fun and games until somebody gets attached to the third wheel. Or vice versa. Also, stay away from drinking while having your fun. Guilt probably wouldn't cross your mind normally in that situation, but throw in some alcohol and you've got a recipe for trouble. And last, but certainly not least… protection of some sort is an absolute must. Threesomes are fun, and they can really strengthen a relationship by bringing some spice back into the mix… but should your beloved wife wind up in a family way then you might be left wondering for a very long while who the father is. And if you found out, it could cause a lot of problems for you as a couple and for the child." Can you completely avoid the pitfalls of the experimentation? Chances are you cannot, hence shelve the idea.
This is not the last advice- "I have always wanted to, but never quite had the courage. My wife is not at all interested. I find the idea very erotic."
So, instead find out what's wrong with you – erectile dysfunction can be easily answered by the likes of Viagra , Cialis and Levitra . A doctor should be able to help you with the correct Cialis dosage and its side effects, which are not serious. But what Saber has on his mind may have some which could be disastrous.
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Facts You Must Know About Medications Online
With the slow economy and many people now having to live on restricted budgets several people are turning to the internet for purchasing their medication and prescription drugs to try to save money. While it is true that there are some legitimate online pharmacies that you can purchase your medications from, there are some facts you must know about medications online and some things you should watch out for if you are purchasing your medicine online or considering it.
To begin with you should always remember that you usually do get what you pay for. This includes purchasing your medication online. While some sites may promise you that you can get your prescription at a very percentage of what you would normally pay at your local pharmacy you should know that you may pay for it in other ways including your health. There are many online pharmacies that claim to sell name brand prescriptions for a small amount and yet when you receive the medication you will find that it is not the name brand or even the type of medication you need at all. You also run the risk of getting the incorrect dosage which can be lethal for some. If you get too much of certain medications you can run the risk of seizures, heart problems and much more.
Another thing to consider about purchasing your medications online is that you do not know what they are putting in your medication. You would run the risk of putting dangerous chemicals and materials in your body just to save some money.
You should also keep in mind if you are considering purchasing your medications online that some of the online drug stores do not follow the law and you could be putting yourself at risk. There are some online pharmacies that do not require a prescription for certain medications that normal pharmacies would require one for. This also puts you at risk because while you may think you are doing yourself a favor by getting medications that sound harmless, you have no idea how your body will react. Your doctor knows which medications are right for you and will give you a prescription if they think you really need it.
Besides this you may find that the online pharmacy you are shopping at is not licensed and therefore not really a pharmacy at all. This could endanger you because they will give you the wrong information on the medication you are purchasing as well as the wrong dosage information.
One problem that some people have come across when looking to purchase medications online is that the so-called pharmacy did not protect their information and their credit card information was given out and they fell victims to identity theft.
While there are many things to look for if you are considering purchasing your medications online there are some legitimate pharmacies get you your medication and save you some money. To find a legitimate online pharmacy you should first check them out with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy to make sure they are licensed. Next make sure that they require a prescription from your doctor. You will also want to make sure that the online pharmacy you are considering has a USA address or a Canadian address. Some online pharmacies claim to be located in America but really all they have is a P.O. Box with an American address. You can also do some research on the company you are considering online. This is a great way to see if other customers have posted reviews and what they have to say about the pharmacy.
In conclusion, as long as you are careful and do your research you can save yourself some money and get the medications you need safely and easily!
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Would you agree to have sex for 12 hrs after taking viagra like this russian guy did?what do you think?
Would you agree to have sex for 12 hrs after taking viagra like this russian guy did?would you do this to win the bet?To me this is really crazy.what do you think?Read the news story yourself and tell me.
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No I would be so sore after that. Especially because at that point it's no longer enjoyable. I'm good with just a couple hours at a time. I bet almost all the guys will say they would though and almost all the girls will say they wouldn't hahaha.
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