I know there are many, on this site, of the Jewish persuasion, and those that are interested in the traditions and beliefs of those that are followers of the faith.


Well, after exhaustive research and reading, I came up with the following answer to the question:

Is it PERMITTED to take Viagra on Shabbat?

One Rabbi says that Jewish law forbids the ingestion of Viagra on Shabbat, lest one violate the infraction of erecting a structure on the Sabbath.

But another Rabbi says that as a medication that adds pleasure to the Sabbath (not to mention the rest of the week), it is permissible. But it is banned during Pesach (Passover) - along with all other agents causing things to rise.


And what blessing does one say before taking the Viagra pill?


There is a choice of 3 blessings:

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Baruch Ataw Adonai zokeif k'fuffim

– Blessed art Thou, O Lord our G_d, for straightening those who are bent;

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Ya'ale v'yavo

- arise and come;

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Baruch Ataw Adonai mechaye hametim

– Blessed art Thou, O Lord our G_d for raising the dead


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BUT, the learned scholars are still investigating if there is an acceptable precedence for performing oral sex on a man.  After all, there IS the restriction of combining meat with dairy ...