Zapping penis with AM radio waves can help fight erectile dysfunction: study

There’s a zap for that.

Scientists have unsheathed an electriying new treatment for erectile dysfunction that’s reportedly better than popping a little blue pill — radio waves.

New research published in the International Journal of Impotence Research suggested that self-administered, low-intensity radio frequency zaps to the penis could be effective for ED treatment due to anatomical and physiological changes in the penile tissue.

When used at lower frequencies, the radio frequency creates heat, due to the interaction between molecules and ions, triggering “structural changes” and the creation of collagen and elastic fibers, according to study author Dr. Ilan Gruenwald.

Over the course of two months and 12 treatments, 32 study participants ages 41 to 78 self-treated with the radio waves. Outcomes were evaluated using a questionnaire. One month after treatment, 28 of the men completed follow-up.

Researchers found that 50% of patients achieved “normal erectile function” after treatment, and 11 of those reported “significantly improved” sexual function. Three, however, reported no benefits.

Overall, participants did not complain of any side effects, and said the device was “comfortable, simple and easy to operate.”

The news comes as a host of alternative ED treatments have recently emerged, such as a quick-acting nasal spray, or even the use of Botox. Another recent study suggested that sufferers try to improve their sleep quality as a possible cure.

This year, the Food and Drug Administration approved a revolutionary topical gel called Eroxon.

Erectile dysfunction has been linked to insomnia, vaping and even porn consumption.

One study found that men who struggled with insomnia were at a higher risk of developing ED, while another team of researchers suggested that the use of e-cigarettes could be linked to increased odds of ED.

Erectile dysfunction can be caused by a myriad of conditions or behaviors, such as alcohol use, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and low testosterone, to name a few.

According to Mayo Clinic, regular exercise, stress reduction, routine health check-ups and avoiding tobacco, alcohol and drugs could reduce the risk of developing ED.