What side effects do people report with Horny Goat Weed?

Most often: libido loss, soreness, increased body, gyno, feel off.

What else do people take for libido?

L-Citrulline (98% of 48), Melanotan Ii (96% of 48), Maca (90% of 152), Tadalafil (91% of 99), PT-141 (92% of 75).

Does Horny Goat Weed help with libido?

Q: Does Horny Goat Weed help with libido?

Often, yes. 75% of 65 people who reported on Horny Goat Weed for libido say it improved; 23% noticed no change and 2% say it got worse.

Often, yes. 75% of 65 people who reported on Horny Goat Weed for libido say it improved. 23% noticed no change and 2% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for libido (88% across 33 options).

Libido: what users report

75%better65 reports · medium confidence

49 better15 no change1 worse

Ranked #25 of 33 for libido.

What people say about Horny Goat Weed and libido

“Lately I've been alternating days between black ginger and HGW and I really feel a difference in mood, libido and blood flow.”

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“So this one is super interesting because of its wide-ranging effects. Everyone know about the main ones: the blood flow and testosterone effects. We tried LOTS of different extracts...one extract from one supplier using a different species that felt much different than the rest.”

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“I add hgw 50% at night cause it helps me sleep, but the next day holy shit (libido wise).”

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“I tried libido boosting supplements and none worked - maca, tongkat, HGW.”

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What the research says

BResearch: Moderate3 meta-analyses · 0 trials on PubMed

J Sex Med · 2019

An Analysis of Popular Online Erectile Dysfunction Supplements

Conclusion: Our investigation revealed that human studies evaluating the efficacy of ED-S ingredients are limited and have yielded no definitive findings of the effects on ED. Patients considering ED-S use should receive appropriate counseling, given the prevalence of disingenuous reviews and the ready availability of Food and Drug Administration-approved drug therapies. Balasubramanian A, Thirumavalavan N, Srivatsav A, et al. An Analysis of Popular Online Erectile Dysfunction Supplements. J Sex Med 2019;16:843-852.

Int J Impot Res · 2021

A systematic review and evidence-based analysis of ingredients in popular male testosterone and erectile dysfunction supplements

Conclusion: Overall, 69% of ingredients in testosterone supplements and 52% of ingredients in ED supplements have published RCT evidence. Many male supplements claim to improve testosterone or ED parameters; however, there is limited evidence, which should be considered when counseling patients.

Side effects people mention

libido loss 1soreness 1increased body 1gyno 1feel off 1

What else is Horny Goat Weed used for?

Mood 83%of 12 Hormones 80%of 10 Performance 88%of 8 Heart & lipids 83%of 6

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