I usually wouldn't care, but I'm a tiny bit sad only one person got/liked my joke.

First off I do not know how Viagra works. I would think there has to some sort of mental stimulation to go with the physical.

The double standard us about providing coverage for a male issue and yet denying them for female issues. Every humanistic group I know is against this. Another point is from an overpopulation standpoint (this site is supposed to bring awareness to this issue). Deny a coverage that helps to control population yet allow it for something that expands it.

The mechanics or an erection involve restricting the bloodflow out of the organ. With blood coming in at full pressure but not being allowed to flow out without restriction, pressure builds up and the organ engorges. Two ways of assisting this: the first is to get more blood flowing in, and the second is to restrict it coming out. Viagra does the former by dilating the blood vessels. A cock ring does the latter by constricting the return path.

Sex isn't all about making babies, and erections certainly aren't. It's possible to orgasm without getting an erection, and the resulting semen could be used via IVF, or simply inserted into your partner's vagina. ED drugs are a 'quality of life' thing, so that men can continue to enjoy sexual activity even after their body stops giving them natural erections.

Abortion is a completely different issue with a whole bunch of moral and ethical challenges that just aren't present when it comes to assisting a guy in getting wood. As I've said before, I'm pro choice. Partly because I don't believe God is up there, choosing who gets pregnant and who doesn't (If he is, then this is a God that frequently gives the thumbs up to rape) but mostly because a woman who is desperate to terminate a pregnancy will find a way of doing so. And if a safe means is not available, she will choose an unsafe one.

And I don't believe an ovum becomes a human life the moment it is fertilised. The debate should be at what point during pregnancy they become one, because clearly abortion shouldn't be allowed after this stage, unless there are sound medical reasons for it.

That may be but the drug was developed for ED. Other side treatments came later. So many groups FFRF and the Humanists (and ZPG) decry the double standard. I have to go by what I have learned from concerned groups and not let exceptions sway me. True, there are two sides to every situation but there are two sides to every situation. Often the reality is some of both.

@JackPedigo Viagra was developed in 1989 for blood pressure and angina. It has no hormonal component and works completely on the blood vessels. Since we are a community who likes facts and knowledge, here is one of many articles that describes it: [cnn.com]. If you want to provide an article talking about the hormonal impact or how it was developed, please provide a source.

The double standard most often decried is DoD spending on Viagra which is for cases of prostatectomies and PTSD, which are both cases that should be covered. The DoD also provides hormonal birth control to millions of female soldiers, military spouses and military children. They even cover IUD's, surgical sterilization and non-prescription emergency contraceptives. If you want to discuss a double standard in more detail, please explain what you see as a double standard and how you think it should be resolved.

@JackPedigo DJVJ is right, Viagra was not developed for ED. It was a somewhat failed vascular drug that had an unexpected side effect that ended up making them a billion dollars.

My question was rhetorical not judgemental. Tell me why was the birth control 'pill' said to be about morality and the 'blue pill' not.
I feel as you in regards to women. To force oneself on another does not make for a mutual relationship. Unfortunately we are not, it seems today, the norm. Did you see my cartoon on this?

@JackPedigo Because God. That's why. There are a ton of crazy people who believe that contraceptives are in direct contravention of god's will. Viagra helps mankind fulfill god's law to go forth and multiply. Of course, anyone talking about morality in relation to sex should likely have everything that comes out of their mouth ignored.

@JeffMurray My late partner told me a story about a comment her mother made to someone who talked about family planning not being a part of god's (Allah's) plan. That everything was in God's hands. The mother replied "God has funny shaped hands".

@JackPedigo Again, I fail to see your point.

see my answer to Victoria

I replied to Victoria on this.

The pill is meant for men. Whether it benefits women is often the case but not always.

My lips are sealed.

People often forget how birth control and abortion help men too. I don't think any of these are "Men's Issues" or "Women's Issues" A safer world with more choice for everyone sounds wonderful to me.