The Short Answer.
- Pygeum africanum is an extract from the African cherry tree.
- Peer-reviewed studies suggest that taking a Pygeum supplement can improve sexual health and increase pleasure during sex or masturbation.
- If you have questions about side effects, talk to your healthcare provider.
Pygeum is available as an ingredient in:
Load Boost: Increase Semen Volume, Improve Semen Taste, and Make Orgasms Feel Better
What is Pygeum?
Pygeum africanum, known by many as Pygeum, is an extract from the [trusted_source link="https://repository.naturalis.nl/pub/526237" aggregator="Naturalis" journal="the Journal of Plant Biodiversity, Evolution, and Biogeography" link_anchor="extract from the African Cherry Tree" title="The Old World species of Prunus subg. Laurocerasus including those formerly referred to Pygeum"]. It is sometimes referred to as the African plum tree, or its scientific names Prunus africanum and Pygeum africanum.
The Pygeum plant is natively found on the slopes of mountains in central and southern Africa. It's also found on the nearby islands of São-Tomé, Grande Comore, Bioko, and Madagascar ([trusted_source_mini link="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17709901/#:~:text=Pygeum%20africanum%20(Prunus%20africana%20or,benign%20prostatic%20hypertrophy%20(BPH)." aggregator="PubMed" institution="The National Institutes of Health" title="Phytosterol Pygeum africanum regulates prostate cancer in vitro and in vivo"]).
Common uses for Pygeum
Reduce Prostate Gland Inflammation
Pygeum is used in traditional African medicine and western doctor-formulated supplements to [trusted_source link="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11869585/" aggregator="PubMed" institution="The National Institutes of Health" link_anchor="treat prostate gland inflammation" title="Pygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasia"] - commonly known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Increase Seminal Fluid Volume
[trusted_source link="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8659259/" aggregator="NCBI" institution="The National Library of Medicine" link_anchor="Clinical studies" title="Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Natural Drugs"] suggest that Pygeum increases the volume of seminal fluid. This includes the fluid that comes out of one's penis leading up to an orgasm (i.e. precum), as well as the fluid that comes out during an orgasm (i.e. cum).
Treat Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders
Pygeum is [trusted_source link="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11869585/" aggregator="PubMed" institution="The National Institutes of Health" link_anchor="commonly used" title="Pygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasia"] to treat kidney disorders, lower urinary tract issues, and other types of inflammation.
What are the benefits of taking Pygeum for sex?
The internet is packed with people who take Pygeum supplements to improve sex or masturbation. Search YouTube or Reddit for Pygeum and, no pun intended, you'll come across a variety of enthusiasts who love to have better orgasms using Pygeum supplements for sex.
Increase Semen Volume (Precum Volume and Cum Volume)
[trusted_source link="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8659259/" aggregator="NCBI" institution="The National Library of Medicine" link_anchor="Clinical studies" title="Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Natural Drugs"] suggest that Pygeum increases the amount that men ejaculate. This includes the fluid that comes out prior to orgasm, commonly referred to as precum, as well as the fluid that comes out during an orgasm (i.e. semen or cum).
Many forums like Reddit have posts from men raving about Pygeum's ability to increase their cum dribble to Olympic-level cum shooting abilities. Other men simply use Pygeum to supplement a small cum shot and increase their orgasmic pleasure.
Improve Male Fertility (Sperm Motility and Sperm Quantity)
One common use of Pygeum is for those who are trying to conceive. Many people turn to Pygeum as a supplement to remedy male infertility.
Additionally, many people enjoy combining Pygeum with other supplements to further increase its sexual health benefits. These include semen flavor enhancing supplements like bromelain, supplements that increase blood flow to the penis like L-Arginine, and more.
Whether it's to improve sex or increase sperm health, people across the world love to use Pygeum for sexual pleasure & fertility.
Does Pygeum work for sex?
The evidence from current studies on Pygeum suggest that Pygeum improves urologic symptoms and urine & semen flow measures. While the academic research about Pygeum africanum is primarily limited to its effects on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), there are a number of sexual health benefits that studies have identified as positive side effects of taking a Pygeum supplement that could be beneficial for sex.
Two of the most commonly reported sexual health benefits of using Pygeum for sex are [trusted_source link="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10475357/" aggregator="PubMed" institution="The National Institutes of Health" link_anchor="increased semen volume and sperm health" title="Comparison of once and twice daily dosage forms of Pygeum africanum extract in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a randomized, double-blind study, with long-term open label extension"]. It is thought that Pygeum may make orgasms feel better by increasing the amount of seminal fluid that builds up before and during an orgasm. This leads to an orgasm that feels better since more fluid comes through the urethra leading up to and during orgasm.
Evidence from current research looks promising ([trusted_source_mini link="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2792416/" aggregator="NCBI" institution="The National Library of Medicine" title="Steps in the investigation and management of low semen volume in the infertile man"]), though further study is needed to specifically determine Pygeum's effectiveness as a sexual health supplement. Most existing research about Pygeum's effects on semen volume and sexual pleasure has been focused on prostate disorders like BPH, so we are patiently awaiting research that's more specific to sexual health.
Does Pygeum increase seminal fluid volume?
There have been several studies that show promising results for Pygeum supplements in improving sexual satisfaction. Most studies to date about Pygeum africanum have been focused on its effects on the prostate and urinary function, but researchers have made observations about Pygeum's affect on sexual health such as semen volume, sperm quality, and other factors.
Researchers continue to explore Pygeum's benefits for sexual pleasure and prostate health. From previous studies, we've learned that there are 3 commonly reported side effects from taking a Pygeum supplement:
- Less night-time trips to the bathroom
- Less dribbles of urine after urination
- Increased seminal fluid volume
Thus, Pygeum is a promising supplement for men's sexual health, especially when used alongside other sexual health supplements like lecithin and zinc.
Does Pygeum increase male fertility?
Male infertility is often either a semen problem or a sperm health problem. Further, researchers have shown that [trusted_source link="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2792416/" aggregator="NCBI" institution="The National Library of Medicine" title="Steps in the investigation and management of low semen volume in the infertile man" link_anchor="increased semen volume"] and ejaculate fluid with supplements like Pygeum can aid in the transport healthy sperm into the female reproductive tract. So as you might expect, higher ejaculation quality is related to male fertility since healthy sperm have a better shot to fertilize an egg.
Thus, increasing seminal fluid volume with Pygeum is of interest to many men who are trying to conceive. Seminal fluid volume is a key factor in semen analysis, which is conducted to investigating male infertility related to healthy sperm. For men who are found to have a low-volume ejaculation, further analysis is generally required by a healthcare professional.
How long does it take for Pygeum to work?
In [trusted_source link="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10475357/" aggregator="PubMed" institution="The National Institutes of Health" title="Comparison of once and twice daily dosage forms of Pygeum africanum extract in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a randomized, double-blind study, with long-term open label extension" link_anchor="one meta-analysis"] (a review of multiple studies) from researchers in Paris, France, Pygeum africanum extract was found to be effective after 2 months when using either a 50 mg, twice daily dose or a 100 mg once daily dose. Further, they found that the effectiveness of Pygeum continued to increase when taken daily over 12 months.
Results from a meta-analysis that analyzed 6 studies about the effectiveness of Pygeum as a BPH treatment:
Safety: Does Pygeum interact with other drugs?
There are not currently well-documented instances of Pygeum interacting with other medications.
That being said, if you have questions about side effects from Pygeum or other substances, you should talk to a healthcare professional.
Dose: How much daily Pygeum?
Pygeum has often been used by adults in doses of 75-250 mg by mouth daily for up to 12 months ([trusted_source_mini link="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10475357/" aggregator="PubMed" institution="The National Institutes of Health" title="Comparison of once and twice daily dosage forms of Pygeum africanum extract in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a randomized, double-blind study, with long-term open label extension" link_anchor="one meta-analysis"]). Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition.
How much Pygeum extract is in Load Boost?
Load Boost contains 250 mg of Pygeum africanum extract. It is specifically formulated with Pygeum and other nutrients that have been shown to increase sexual health or sexual pleasure in some studies at some dosages.
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