Recreational use of erectile dysfunction drugs is rising — for doctors, it’s a hard no

Recreational use of erectile dysfunction drugs is rising — for doctors, it’s a hard no

It’s a big problem — and it’s growing even bigger. Social media users are being bombarded with advertisements for easy access to erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra and Cialis, along with affordable generics — and men hoping to improve their sexual performance are taking their chances. That’s a hard no, Cleveland Clinic urologist Raevti Bole, MD warns. … Read more

Playing computer games can increase risk of erectile dysfunction, study finds

Playing computer games can increase risk of erectile dysfunction, study finds

Too much screen time is literally making men soft: Chinese scientists found that playing computer games for a prolonged period can drastically increase someone’s likelihood of experiencing erectile dysfunction, per a study published in the journal “Andrology.” “The present study offered substantial evidence for a positive causal association between computer use and the risk of … Read more

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

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 … Read more

Erectile dysfunction ruining your love life? There’s one easy fix, scientists say — and it’s free

Erectile dysfunction ruining your love life? There’s one easy fix, scientists say — and it’s free

Struggling between the sheets? Experts say sleep quality could be where the blame lies. A recent Stanford University study uncovered a possible link between erectile dysfunction and insomnia — saying that 58% of men suffering from lack of shuteye were also struggling with repeated failure to launch. The research was published this month in the … Read more

First-of-its-kind erectile dysfunction gel gets FDA OK

First-of-its-kind erectile dysfunction gel gets FDA OK

It’s helping couples gel — literally. A first-of-its-kind topical gel to treat erectile dysfunction has been given the OK from the Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter marketing in the US, according to British developer Futura Medical. Eroxon was granted a “de novo” classification Friday because it’s a new type of product, the FDA confirmed … Read more

Erectile dysfunction nasal spray works in 5 minutes — stiff challenge to Viagra

Erectile dysfunction nasal spray works in 5 minutes — stiff challenge to Viagra

Viagra could soon be getting some very stiff competition. Researchers in Australia claim to have developed a nasal spray to combat erectile dysfunction — and it could be rolled out to American consumers within two years. The spray-to-play product reportedly works in as little as five minutes, meaning it could be a bedroom game-changer for … Read more