Men who struggle with getting or keeping an erection may turn to Viagra. This popular blue pill is a PDE5 inhibitor, which helps boost blood flow to the penis. However, it’s not an aphrodisiac and won’t help without sexual stimulation.
It’s best to take Kamagra Jelly 30–60 minutes before you plan on having sex. This gives the medication time to work and improves your erection.
Oral Medicines
ED medicines you take by mouth, such as Super Kamagra (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), and tadalafil (Cialis), work in about an hour. These pills can be taken before sexual activity. They can also help you stay hard for longer during sex. The effects last up to 36 hours. Talking with your doctor about the dose that works best for you is important.
A pellet of alprostadil can be placed directly in the urethra. This type of treatment is called ICI therapy.
Taking ED medications can increase your blood pressure, so you may need to avoid certain foods. You should also tell your healthcare provider if you have heart problems or any other serious medical conditions. Some men experience an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, which is dangerous and needs to be treated in the emergency room.
Injectable Medications
Medications like Viagra (sildenafil citrate) and other erectile dysfunction medications (Cialis, Stendra, and Levitra) improve blood flow to the penis. The drugs can produce erections if you’re aroused and work best when you take them an hour before sexual activity. They don’t work if you eat or drink high-fat meals, and they’re less effective with alcohol.
A recent study found that combining sildenafil and L-arginine (an amino acid) can help men with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction. The drug pairing increases the body’s natural production of nitric oxide, which helps relax blood vessels and improve erections.
You can also get an erection by inserting a medicine called alprostadil into your penis with a suppository. Healthcare professionals recommend using the applicator to insert the medicine about an inch into your urethra. This medicine can cause a long-lasting erection, or priapism, that lasts for up to 30 minutes. Call a health care professional right away if this happens.
Penis Pumps
Penis pumps may sound a little clunky, but they’re actually pretty effective. You can get them over the counter, online, and in specialist stores, but you’ll get the best results from a doctor-prescribed device.
The pump transfers fluid from a reservoir to the cylinders in your penis, which inflate them to a hardness level that you choose. A valve lets you stop the flow of fluid at any time. The pump can also be used to create erections in combination with a cock ring, though you shouldn’t use one for more than 30 minutes or you could cut off blood flow and injure your penis.
Before using a penis pump, apply a small amount of water-soluble personal lubricant to the surface of your skin. You’ll also need to shave the base of your penis for a secure seal. You can wear the pump at any time, but most men find it more convenient to use it before foreplay or intercourse.
Erectile Implants
Many men who don’t find relief from oral medications or injections choose to undergo penile implant surgery. The procedure involves surgically placing inflatable rods in the erection chambers of your penis. The cylinders are filled with a saline solution and connected to a pump hidden in the scrotum. Pressing the pump activates a valve that moves fluid to inflate the penis, creating an erection. You can also deflate the device to return your penis to a soft, flaccid state.
Once inflated, the penis mimics a natural erection in girth and length and provides rigidity during intercourse. However, it does not affect sensation or orgasm.
Most insurance providers, including Medicare, cover the cost of this option if a urologist diagnoses you with ED. Contact a urologist today to schedule your consultation. Getting an implant can restore your confidence and let you enjoy sexual activity again. It can even help you find a partner or improve your relationship with the one you have.
