Stimulants & supplements

What These Products Are

Cosmetics and dietary supplements, not medications. They have no therapeutic indications, do not treat any conditions, and are not a substitute for medical advice. What they provide is a sensation—warmth, coolness, tingling, or a numbing effect—achieved through ingredients that act on the skin’s surface. It’s real, it’s pleasant, and that’s all there is to it.

Use with caution

Always test on a small area of skin, such as the crook of your elbow, and wait a few hours: mucous membranes react much more strongly than the rest of the body. Start with a tiny amount. Delay sprays usually contain a mild anesthetic: be sure to follow the recommended application time and then rinse it off; otherwise, the effect will be transferred to your partner. If a product causes a burning sensation, prolonged stinging, or redness, rinse it off immediately with clean water.

Before buying, check two things

The ingredients, if you have sensitive skin or a known allergy—menthol, capsaicin, and fragrances are the most common culprits. And check for compatibility with condoms: oil-based formulas can damage latex. If you’re undergoing medical treatment, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any doubts, the only reliable source of information is your doctor or pharmacist—not a product label.