Dangerous new sex trend is sweeping college campuses: Doctors warn young people are at risk of death

Honey, it almost kills me.

A new sex trend is sweeping college campuses across the US, and health care professionals are sounding the alarm.

Male students are consuming ‘honey packets’ marketed as sex enhancers – but doctors warn the seemingly natural products pose significant health risks.

Honey packs, which contain “natural ingredients”, are said to increase sexual performance and the intensity of erections.

In a recent TikTok video that has garnered more than 400,000 views, several male students at Arizona State University discuss the products’ popularity.

However, according to USA Today, investigations have revealed that many of these packages contain hidden pharmaceutical drugs, specifically the same active ingredients found in Cialis and Viagra—FDA-approved erectile dysfunction medications.

These drugs, such as sildenafil, can cause dangerous side effects, including sudden increases in blood pressure, chest pain, vision changes and even heart attacks.

The troubling part is that honey packets are not regulated by the FDA because they are categorized as dietary supplements and thus their contents are not reviewed before they go on the market.

Dr. Jesse Mills, a clinical professor and director of the Men’s Clinic at UCLA, expressed concern, noting that college students may be buying these packages without knowing what’s inside.

“It’s crazy. You can go to any liquor store and truck stop and buy a package of honey and you have no idea what’s in there,” Mills told USA Today.

This lack of oversight creates an environment where dangerous products can easily reach consumers.

Doctors are especially concerned about combining these honey packs with alcohol, a common scenario at college parties.

Dr. Peter Leone, a professor at the University of North Carolina, warned that this mixture could lead to severe drops in blood pressure, dizziness or fainting.

“I would worry that the kids would have low blood pressure, have trouble passing out or become dizzy,” he said.

This trend points to a deeper issue with relationship culture, where the focus is less on sexual health and more on performance and comparison to past partners.

Experts argue that while seeking more pleasurable sexual experiences isn’t inherently bad, these unregulated supplements are an unsafe shortcut.

Dr. Mills added that many men who use packs are not dealing with true sexual dysfunction, but with internal competition for performance, which often has little to do with actual health needs.

While erectile dysfunction (ED) can occur at any age, it is uncommon in healthy young men.

Many college-aged men are taking these supplements to enhance their performance, often prompted by sexual pressure or anxiety, but only about five percent of men in their 20s are diagnosed with ED.

ED affects the ability to achieve and maintain an erection strong enough for sexual intercourse.

Meanwhile, more than a third of sex lovers polled say quick orgasms leave them wanting more, according to a new relationship study.

Thirty to 60 minutes is the ideal desired length of sheet monster play time, the data collected showed – with a large number saying they weren’t meeting that goal.

But doctors say that honey packs are not the right way to achieve that time frame.