Experts have raised serious concerns over the growing number of Nigerian men dying during sexual activity, particularly with women who are not their spouses.
This alarming trend has been linked to the abuse of sex-enhancing drugs and unregulated sexual exertion.
The latest reported victim is Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, a lecturer at Kogi State University, who reportedly died while engaging in a sexual encounter in a hotel.
Another case involved Mr. Louis Nwachukwu, a Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, staffer, found lifeless in a hotel room in Mpape, Abuja, after checking in with a lady identified as Miss Helen Raymond.
Speaking with Daily Post, Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Therapist, Mcfredericks Akor Edache, said, “Many men use sexual enhancement substances to impress women. Unfortunately, this desire for validation leads to fatal outcomes when the body is pushed beyond its natural limit.”
He explained that the male sexual response, when artificially prolonged, can disrupt blood flow to vital organs.
“Sex-enhancing substances redirect blood to the genitals, often reducing flow to the brain and heart, which can lead to respiratory failure or cardiac arrest,” Edache added.
The therapist advised men to prioritise foreplay and avoid rushing into intercourse, warning against seeking validation through risky behaviour.
“Men must not be threatened by derogatory labels like ‘one-minute man’. The first round of sex is often the most pleasurable, and chasing longer sessions can be fatal,” he said.
Kwara-based lecturer Hassan Alowonle described the phenomenon as a shift “from pleasure to grave”.
He said, “Sex is natural, but it becomes fatal when approached without health awareness. Medical fitness checks should be normalised before engaging in sexual activity, especially among older adults.”
Alowonle emphasised that sexual exertion is a physical exercise, adding, “People with underlying heart conditions are at risk. When you engage in intense sex, the heart rate and blood pressure spike, potentially leading to cardiac arrest.”
He noted that fantasy and heightened anticipation also play a deadly role.
“Daydreaming about sex with a long-awaited partner can lead to an adrenaline surge. This causes some men to use excessive force during sex, which their bodies may not withstand,” he said.
Divine Mike Akor, a chemist and public affairs commentator, said the deaths often occur with unfamiliar partners.
“Most victims are with strangers, not their wives. They take enhancement drugs to impress these women without knowing their own medical limits or the identity of the partner,” he said.
Akor linked many deaths to moral decline and the abandonment of traditional values.
“Men should embrace self-control. Infidelity comes with consequences, medically and spiritually. Culture, religion, and nature frown on illicit sex, and that’s not without reason,” he said.
He also warned about the dangers of unregulated supplements.
“These substances are sold everywhere without prescription. Men take them just to last longer, but they don’t realise the toll it takes on the heart and brain.”
According to him, the age gap between older men and the young women they try to impress often drives them to exceed their physical capacity.
“They lack the stamina required and end up using drugs to compensate, which puts them at serious risk,” Akor stated.
He concluded by calling for a revival of marital fidelity and sexual responsibility.
“Men must find satisfaction in their marriages and avoid the urge to chase risky sexual adventures,” he added.
The recurring nature of these incidents has sparked public discourse on the regulation of sex-enhancing substances and the need for sex education focused on health and safety rather than performance.
As cases continue to surface, health professionals and moral advocates alike are urging men to seek medical advice, abstain from unregulated sex drugs, and embrace moderate, healthy sexual habits that prioritise well-being over vanity.
