{
  "id": 134637,
  "title": "Rise in adulterated sexual enhancement supplements could mean users are getting stiffed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/rise-in-adulterated-sexual-enhancement-supplements-could-mean-users",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-04T15:00:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Science",
    "slug": "guardian-science",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/05/sexual-enhancement-supplements-what-is-do-they-work"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Guardian Science reports on a concerning rise in adulterated sexual enhancement supplements, which often contain prescription medications that could potentially harm users. These supplements, typically marketed as herbal solutions for improving sexual prowess, have long been a subject of skepticism due to their exaggerated claims and the lack of proven efficacy. The research highlights that many of these products are not only ineffective but may also pose significant health risks due to the inclusion of unregulated or dangerous prescription drugs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}