The New ‘Female Viagra’ Has Reignited a Debate Over Drugs and Female Sexuality

On June 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Vyleesi, a libido drug being hailed as the new "female Viagra." On its surface, the move seems like a win for women's sexual health—but it has reignited a debate over the role drugs should play in complicated issues like desire.

On June 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Vyleesi, a libido drug being hailed as the new "female Viagra." On its surface, the move seems like a win for women's sexual health—but it has reignited a debate over the role drugs should play in complicated issues like desire.