In the ongoing effort to protect men’s health, two legislators have introduced bills designed to make sure men have full and informed consent before seeking medical treatment such as Viagra and other PDE-5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction. In Illinois, where the State Legislature introduced “The Ultrasound Opportunity Act,” because abortions are “stressful” and women need “full knowledge” of the consequences, State Representative Kelly Cassidy introduced a bill designed to help men with their medical decisions. Cassidy says men seeking Viagra should be required to watch a video showing a common and painful side effect of the drug. Cassidy told CBS Chicago, “She is tired of politicians deciding women are incapable of making their own decisions,” and that laws need to be, “applied equally.” And in Ohio, State Senator Nina Turner proposed legislation that,”would guide men to make the right decision for their bodies.” Turner’s bill would require physicians prescribing PDE-5 inhibitors document the symptoms are not psychological in nature, and require men to seek a second opinion. Turner said, “The men in our lives, including members of the General Assembly, generously devote time to fundamental female reproductive issues—the least we can do is return the favor,” and, “We must advocate for the traditional family, protect the sanctity [...]
