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Oxytocin

Sexual Health

Oxytocin

As-needed sublingual

Connection and arousal support

A compounded sublingual formulation used to support arousal, sensation and feelings of connection during intimacy.

From $69/mo

Prescription treatment. Prescribed only when clinically appropriate, after review by a licensed provider.

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What to expect

Why patients choose oxytocin

Supports feelings of closeness and connection

May heighten sensation

Rapid sublingual absorption

Pairs with other therapies under supervision

How it works

The mechanism

Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone central to bonding and social connection, and it plays a role in arousal and orgasm. The compounded sublingual form is absorbed through tissue under the tongue.

Individual results vary.

Dosing

How it is taken

Dissolved under the tongue shortly before intimacy, as directed by your provider.

Safety information

What you should know before starting

Possible side effects

  • Headache
  • Nasal irritation with intranasal forms
  • Rarely, nausea

Not suitable for

  • Pregnancy, where oxytocin has significant uterine effects
  • Known hypersensitivity
  • Certain cardiovascular conditions without clearance

Prescription treatment. Prescribed only when clinically appropriate, after review by a licensed provider. This is not a complete list of risks. Your provider will review your full medical history before prescribing.

Questions

Frequently asked

No. It works on connection and sensation, not on blood flow. Many patients use it alongside a PDE5 inhibitor rather than instead of one.

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A licensed provider reviews your intake and prescribes oxytocin only when clinically appropriate. Individual results vary.

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Prescription treatment. Prescribed only when clinically appropriate, after review by a licensed provider.