Can medications boost desire?

Yes, medications can boost desire. Specifically, Bremelanotide (brand name Vyleesi) is FDA-approved for premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. It is a melanocortin receptor agonist that works on brain pathways to increase desire. It's taken as an injectable approximately 45 minutes before anticipated desire and can be effective for about 24 to 48 hours 1.

Additionally, another medication named Flibanserin (brand name Addyi) works on serotonin and dopaminergic areas of the brain. It is taken daily and helps in decreasing hypoactive sexual desire disorder in about 45% to 60% of patients 1.