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So guys, let’s talk about needles and your penis. I’ll wait a second for you to get over the thought.
There are several FDA-approved drugs that a man injects into his penis at home to give himself an erection. These produce a very hard erection in 5 to 20 minutes, and the erection lasts half an hour to an hour. Men who have used it say it “just works”. Side effects are rare and mild. And there are reports of the return of spontaneous erections because of the drug.
There are treatments for ED that are less invasive, but if those don’t work for you or result in unacceptable side effects, injections are an option. And the needle is very narrow!
An off-label injection for ED is Botox, injected by a doctor. This increases blood flow to the penis, which improves erections. In one study, 86% of men with mild ED were helped. For moderate and severe ED, the rates were 79% and 64%, respectively. It takes a couple of weeks to kick in, and then works for six to nine months. Botox has been shown to be safe, with only mild side effects. This treatment results in getting erections normally. As a side effect, the treatment can result in a larger flaccid ‘hang size’ – an outcome men did not complain about.
Botox is also being used to treat PE. This is new, and studies have been small. But good results have been shown, and safety established. Positive results last three to six months, with increased time tapering off gradually. Many men were able to last three times as long as normal, which beats most other PE treatments. I’d call this one interesting but needing more study. Fine-tuning doses and the injection site could make it better or more reliable.
Another off-label PE treatment is injecting hyaluronic acid into the glans (head) of the penis. This has been shown to significantly increase how long a man can engage in intercourse before climax. In one study, the average time went from 38 seconds to five and a half minutes. This time gradually lessened but was still four minutes at 12 months. Hyaluronic acid has been used in cosmetic surgery for decades and has well-established safety. The only issues were minor pain or irritation at the injection site, which cleared in time.
Finding someone to do these procedures may take some real effort, and those that are off-label will not be covered by insurance. But if you struggle a good deal, it may be worth the effort. Do your own research, and know what you are getting. And of course, I’m not a doctor, and I’m not giving medical advice! 🙂
~ This is Paul, and who knew a needle could help you Do Sex Well?
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