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Men Risking Their Lives to Impress Side Chicks – Experts Warn About the Dangers of Sex Enhancement Drugs

Published by Tope Fakinlede on July 28th, 2025.

Men Risking Their Lives to Impress Side Chicks – Experts Warn About the Dangers of Sex Enhancement Drugs

By Matthew Atungwu

Health experts are raising alarms over a disturbing trend: men collapsing and dying during sexual encounters—often with women who are not their spouses—in hotel rooms across the country.

This unsettling pattern has become increasingly frequent, with several cases involving married men. The most recent case involves Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, a lecturer at Kogi State University, who reportedly died in a hotel after checking in with a woman identified as Miss Helen Raymond.

Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Therapist, Mcfredericks Akor Edache, told DAILY POST that one of the key motivations behind men’s use of sex-enhancing drugs is the desire to impress female partners. He warned that this behavior could have fatal consequences.

Edache explained that the male sexual cycle, when overstimulated by drugs, can result in dangerously prolonged erections and delayed climax—both in men and their partners. This artificial enhancement bypasses the body’s natural sexual rhythm, which begins with pre-intimacy—a phase involving emotional and physical foreplay that helps prepare both individuals for sexual engagement.

According to him, introducing chemical stimulants into this process can disrupt natural blood flow, concentrating it in the genitals and depriving vital organs like the brain and heart of necessary oxygen. This imbalance can lead to respiratory distress, heart complications, and even sudden death.

He emphasized that men often feel pressure to perform at unrealistic levels, striving to avoid being labeled as sexually inadequate. This can lead to risky behavior, like chasing multiple rounds of sex or relying on enhancement drugs to synchronize climax with a partner. However, the first round is usually the most naturally pleasurable; further attempts often descend into a false sense of performance and can be physically exhausting.

“Unlike men, women generally do not experience the same level of physical strain during sex. This is why many men feel drained or even fall asleep after intimacy,” Edache noted. “Trying to match a partner’s sexual pace using artificial stimulants is not only unnecessary—it can be deadly.”

In a similar vein, Hassan Alowonle, a university lecturer based in Kwara State, described sexual activity as a natural part of life but cautioned that it can become lethal if not approached with care. He pointed out that the phenomenon of men dying during sex has become disturbingly normalized in some parts of Nigeria, and it’s often misattributed to spiritual causes or female enchantment.

He urged couples to consider pre-marital health checks to assess physical and sexual compatibility. Sex, he said, is a form of exertion—much like physical exercise—and those with underlying health issues, particularly heart disease, are at elevated risk of death if they engage in strenuous intimacy without medical guidance.

“During sex, both heart rate and blood pressure rise significantly,” he explained. “For individuals with cardiovascular issues, this spike can trigger cardiac arrest. Many men ignore these risks, focusing only on performance.”

Alowonle also pointed to the psychological aspect: anticipation and sexual fantasy can create heightened excitement that leads to excessive force during the act, further stressing the body and increasing the likelihood of sudden collapse.

Another contributor, chemist and public affairs analyst Divine Mike Akor, expressed concern over the increasing number of men dying in hotel rooms during sexual encounters. He blamed both the moral decay in society and the misuse of enhancement drugs.

“Infidelity carries its own natural consequences,” he said. “Many of the men involved in these incidents were using performance boosters to impress women who weren’t their wives. These substances can cause extreme spikes in blood pressure and strain the heart to a fatal degree.”

He also highlighted the risks of engaging in sexual activity with strangers. “You don’t know their medical history, background, or intentions. Some of these women may even be involved in harmful or mystical practices. It’s reckless to engage in intimacy under such uncertain conditions.”

According to Akor, many of these victims were older men trying to satisfy much younger and more sexually demanding partners. Lacking the stamina of their youth, they turned to drugs to keep up—with tragic consequences.

He concluded by calling for a return to moral discipline and marital fidelity, encouraging men to be content with their spouses and avoid dangerous sexual behaviors fueled by ego and peer pressure. He also urged the public to be wary of sex-enhancing substances, which often come with serious health risks.