Melanotan II and Sexual Function

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Melanotan II and Erections: The Accidental Discovery

A tanning peptide triggered unexpected erections in clinical trials, launching melanocortin sexual medicine. The full story from MT-II to bremelanotide.

18 min read|Mar 20, 2026

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Melanotan II and Sexual Function

Melanotan II for Sexual Enhancement: Known Risks

Melanotan II causes erections and increased desire through melanocortin receptors, but case reports document rhabdomyolysis, renal infarction, and melanoma risk.

13 min read|Mar 25, 2026

Melanotan II and Sexual Function

Melanocortin Pathways: Skin Pigment and Sexual Arousal

The same peptide family that controls skin color also triggers sexual desire. How MC1R and MC4R link pigmentation to arousal through a single precursor protein.

16 min read|Mar 22, 2026