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Sexual Wellness

Peptides studied for sexual desire, arousal, and reproductive health.

21 peptides

Sexual wellness peptides target the central nervous system and hormonal pathways involved in desire, arousal, and reproductive function. This category includes PT-141 (Bremelanotide), which is FDA-approved for female sexual desire disorder, as well as research compounds targeting reproductive hormones.

Peptides for Sexual Wellness

PT-141 (Bremelanotide)

Melanocortin Receptor Agonist

An FDA-approved melanocortin receptor agonist for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women, also studied for broader sexual dysfunction.

Sexual WellnessFDA-ApprovedLibido+1
AStrongWell-Studied

Oxytocin

Neuropeptide Hormone

A naturally occurring neuropeptide involved in social bonding, trust, and reproduction, FDA-approved for labor induction.

HormonalFDA-ApprovedSocial Bonding+1
AStrongWell-Studied

Gonadorelin

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone

Synthetic gonadotropin-releasing hormone used diagnostically and therapeutically for reproductive hormone assessment and fertility.

HormonalFertilityDiagnostic+1
AStrongWell-Studied

Leuprolide

GnRH Agonist

An FDA-approved GnRH agonist used for prostate cancer, endometriosis, and precocious puberty through hormonal suppression.

FDA-ApprovedHormonalOncology+1
BStrongWell-Studied

Triptorelin

GnRH Agonist

An FDA-approved GnRH agonist for advanced prostate cancer and central precocious puberty, used outside the US for endometriosis, IVF, and breast cancer ovarian suppression, and discussed in bodybuilding circles as an unproven post-cycle 'restart'.

FDA-ApprovedHormonalOncology+1
BStrongWell-Studied

hCG

Gonadotropin / LH Receptor Agonist

Placental glycoprotein hormone that acts as an LH-receptor agonist — used clinically as an ovulation trigger in IVF and off-label in men to stimulate endogenous testosterone and preserve fertility during or after exogenous androgen use.

HormonalFertilityTestosterone+2
BStrongWell-Studied

GnRH

Hypothalamic Releasing Hormone

The native hypothalamic decapeptide that sits at the top of the reproductive axis, releasing LH and FSH in pulses to drive gonadal steroidogenesis.

HormonalReproductiveEndogenous+1
BStrongWell-Studied

Nafarelin

GnRH Agonist

An FDA-approved GnRH agonist delivered intranasally — the only GnRH agonist in routine US nasal-spray practice — used for endometriosis and central precocious puberty.

FDA-ApprovedHormonalReproductive+2
BStrongWell-Studied

Histrelin

GnRH Agonist

An FDA-approved GnRH agonist nonapeptide delivered via a once-yearly subcutaneous hydrogel implant, used for central precocious puberty (Supprelin LA) and historically for advanced prostate cancer (Vantas).

FDA-ApprovedHormonalImplant+2
BStrongWell-Studied

Degarelix

GnRH Antagonist

An FDA-approved GnRH receptor antagonist decapeptide used for advanced prostate cancer — suppresses testosterone within days with no initial flare, in contrast to GnRH agonists like leuprolide and triptorelin.

FDA-ApprovedHormonalOncology+1
BStrongWell-Studied

Inhibin

TGF-β Superfamily Protein Hormone

An endogenous gonadal dimeric protein hormone (TGF-β superfamily) that selectively suppresses pituitary FSH secretion and is used clinically as a biomarker for fertility, granulosa cell tumors, and prenatal screening.

HormonalFertilityBiomarker+2
BStrongWell-Studied

Alprostadil

Prostaglandin E1 Analog

An FDA-approved synthetic prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) — a 20-carbon eicosanoid lipid, not a peptide — used as an intracavernosal injection, urethral suppository, or topical cream for erectile dysfunction, and as an intravenous infusion in neonates to maintain ductus arteriosus patency in ductus-dependent congenital heart disease.

Not Actually a PeptideProstaglandinFDA-Approved+3
BStrongWell-Studied

hMG

Urinary Gonadotropin (FSH + LH)

A urine-derived gonadotropin preparation containing both FSH and LH activity, used for ovulation induction and controlled ovarian stimulation in IVF — the original injectable fertility drug, still in use as Menopur and HP-hMG formulations.

HormonalFertilityGonadotropin+2
BStrongWell-Studied

Enclomiphene

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator

The active isomer of clomiphene, a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that raises testosterone while preserving fertility. Not FDA-approved as a standalone drug, but widely available through compounding pharmacies.

SERMTestosteroneFertility+3
BModerateModerate Data

Buserelin

GnRH Agonist

A GnRH agonist nonapeptide approved in Europe and Canada since the 1980s for prostate cancer, endometriosis, fibroids, IVF, and precocious puberty — but never FDA-approved in the US.

HormonalOncologyReproductive+1
CStrongWell-Studied

Kisspeptin

Neuropeptide

A naturally occurring neuropeptide that plays a central role in reproductive hormone regulation and fertility.

HormonalFertilityReproductive Health+1
CModerateModerate Data

Melanotan II

Melanocortin Agonist

A synthetic melanocortin peptide studied for tanning, sexual function, and appetite suppression. Not FDA-approved; the FDA has issued public warnings against its use.

SkinSexual WellnessAppetite+1
DEmergingUse Caution

Vesilute

Bioregulator Peptide

A synthetic dipeptide bioregulator (Glu-Asp) from the Khavinson system, studied for bladder function support, urinary health, and age-related urogenital decline.

BioregulatorBladder HealthUrinary Function+2
DPreliminaryLimited Data

Vesugen

Bioregulator Peptide

A synthetic tripeptide bioregulator (Lys-Glu-Asp) from the Khavinson system, studied for vascular protection, endothelial function, and age-related cardiovascular decline.

BioregulatorVascular HealthCardiovascular+3
DPreliminaryLimited Data

Prostamax

Bioregulator Peptide

A synthetic short peptide bioregulator (commonly cited as the tetrapeptide Lys-Glu-Asp-Pro) from the Khavinson program, positioned as a prostate-tissue-specific regulator and studied in rodent models for benign prostatic hyperplasia, chronic prostatitis, and age-related prostate function decline.

BioregulatorProstate HealthAnti-Aging+3
DPreliminaryLimited Data

Testagen

Bioregulator Peptide

A synthetic tetrapeptide bioregulator (commonly cited as Lys-Glu-Asp-Gly, KEDG) from the Khavinson program, positioned as the testicular tissue-targeted short peptide and discussed for age-related decline in Leydig cell function, male reproductive aging, and androgen deficiency.

BioregulatorMale Hormonal SupportReproductive Aging+3
DPreliminaryLimited Data

Conditions under Sexual Wellness

Low Testosterone

Peptides relevant to low testosterone — kisspeptin, gonadorelin, hCG, hMG, enclomiphene — with mechanism, evidence, the role of HPG-axis stimulation versus testosterone replacement, and how peptide therapy fits clinical practice.

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Menopause & Perimenopause

Peptides for menopause and perimenopause, symptom by symptom: GLP-1 drugs for midlife weight, PTH analogs for bone, and much weaker evidence for oxytocin, PT-141, kisspeptin and GHK-Cu. None replaces hormone therapy, and no peptide is approved for hot flashes.

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Erectile Dysfunction

Peptides discussed for erectile dysfunction — PT-141 / bremelanotide (FDA-approved for HSDD), kisspeptin, and Vesilute. Mechanism, evidence, and how they relate to PDE5 inhibitors.

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Low Libido (Women)

Peptides for low libido in women — PT-141 (Vyleesi, FDA-approved for HSDD), oxytocin — with mechanism, evidence from pivotal trials, and how peptide therapy fits the female sexual wellness landscape.

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Fertility (Male & Female)

Peptides for male and female fertility: hCG, hMG and GnRH drugs are standard, approved tools in IVF and in hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, and kisspeptin is an investigational IVF trigger. They work only for specific diagnoses, and online 'fertility peptide stacks' have no evidence.

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Vaginal Atrophy

Peptides discussed for vaginal atrophy and GSM — GHK-Cu and tissue-supportive peptides — with honest framing about why local estrogen therapy remains primary, and where peptide therapy may add modest tissue support.

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Peptide families relevant to Sexual Wellness