Hims Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
Gaining and maintaining arousal makes for the main purpose of this treatment segment from Hims. This includes tablets you know well and other prescriptions for ED and premature ejaculation.
Sildenafil
Sildenafil is a generic form of Viagra, more commonly known as a productive treatment for ED.
It requires a physician’s consultation first but it doesn’t take longer than a day online. It’s available for purchase as a one-time use option containing a few pills. You can also subscribe for a monthly subscription, though we can’t be sure how many tablets that includes.
How Does It Work?
Since it’s the active ingredient in Viagra, it works the same way and is the only ingredient in this pill.
Sildenafil relaxes your blood vessels, which enhances your circulation [9]. When you’re aroused, this means you stand a better chance at keeping a strong erect penis for a longer period of time.
How Do You Use It?
Hims recommends taking Sildenafil on an as-needed basis. When you think you might need it, take it around four hours beforehand.
It stays in the body for between two and four hours in total.
Viagra
Genuine, name brand Viagra is also an option if you’re hesitant to try the generic drug above. Hims offers a two-tablet pack on their official site. An online prescription from a certified doctor is required.
How Does It Work?
It works in exactly the same way as Sildenafil, with the same ingredient and dosage, nothing more.
How Do You Use It?
Take it as needed, it’s as simple as that.
Tadalafil
What Sildenafil is to Viagra, Tadalafil is to Cialis. It’s the generic form of the latter, which is another popular treatment for ED. A medical professional will have to approve your order before it’s shipped.
At this time, it seems Tadalafil may only be available through Hims as a sample packet of two 5 mg pills, but a month’s prescription might be an option, too.
How Does It Work?
Tadalafil works in a similar way to those options above, but there’s one major difference: it stays in your system for up to 36 hours, instead of four hours.
Multiple studies point to the efficacy of this drug [10].
How Do You Use It?
You use Tadalafil once per day.
Cialis
Cialis and Tadalafil are one in the same, whereas Cialis is the brand name of this product.
How Does It Work?
This drug works to help you gain and keep a lasting erection, when you need it. You do have to be aroused first, so keep that in mind.
How Do You Use It?
You take one pill per day.
Stendra
Stendra, also known as Avanafil, is a newer drug on the market. Its claim to fame is that it can work in as little as 15 minutes, which is a shorter time frame than Viagra, but functions similarly in that it’s used on an as-needed basis.
This is another drug by Hims where we can’t be sure of how many pills you’ll receive in the bottle, but we do know there’s a sample pack of two 100 mg tablets available. A doctor will review your order before it’s approved.
How Does It Work?
It doesn’t increase sexual desire or make ED disappear, but it can help increase blood flow when you’re aroused, leading to a stronger, longer-lasting erection [11].
Avanafil is the active ingredient in Stendra.
How Do You Use It?
Take it when you suspect you’ll have a problem in a moment of need.
Sertraline for Premature Ejaculation
Hims also offers treatments for people who struggle with premature ejaculation. Sertraline is one of them and it’s the generic form of the popular drug, Zoloft.
A sample pack comes with two 50 mg tablets and like Stendra, it should work nearly immediately, or within 15 minutes.
How Does It Work?
The primary ingredient in Sertraline is also Avanafil.
What we know is that it supports better blood flow, which could help you maintain the stamina and control you need to avoid preejaculation.
How Do You Use It?
Since it works in such a short time frame, you take it when needed, like many other options on our list.
Premature Ejaculation Spray
If you prefer a spray instead of a pill, this .18 fluid ounce bottle contains 40 sprays or applications. While it’s also meant to help keep premature ejaculation at bay, it contains a different ingredient than the Sertraline tablets.
How Does It Work?
Lidocaine is the active ingredient here. It’s a common, topical anesthetic cream, so you might wonder how that helps with sexual health.
It’s supposed to work by decreasing the positive sensation that leads to ejaculation, in order to make the process last longer. Don’t overuse it because this may lead to ED, which is an obvious problem you want to avoid.
How Do You Use It?
You use the spray for around 15 minutes before it’s necessary.