More than 30 million men in the United States are dealing with erectile dysfunction. It was once thought to be an “old man’s issue”, affecting at least five percent of men in their forties.
However, studies have shown that erectile dysfunction is on the rise—and it’s getting younger. Now one in four men affected is in their twenties or thirties.
Is this the Benjamin Button of penis issues or some kind of health crisis?
Regardless of the cause, there are ways around it—and we’re not just talking about Viagra. Which is why we’ve compiled a list of some of the best alternatives on the market today.
Alternatives to Viagra That Work
There’s more than one Viagra substitute, and they don’t all come in prescription pill form. Whichever method you decide to try, make sure to consult with your doctor first.
Now without further adieu, we give you our list of Viagra alternatives:
BlewChew
BlewChew is actually an online service that connects patients with doctors for their erectile dysfunction treatment.
The actual BlewChew treatment comes in the form of a blue, chewable tablet—hence the name—which works similarly to Viagra. They are designed to increase blood circulation, which helps with arousal and erections.
View these testimonials to see how successful BlewChew is.
Cialis
You’ve probably heard of Cialis before as it’s just as common as Viagra. It’s a pretty potent medication, only taking about 15-20 minutes to work. Speaking of potent, it also has an active stimulating effect which can last up to 36 hours.
Also available is Cialis Soft, which can be combined with alcohol and fatty foods for your convenience.
Levitra
Levitra is another prescription pill-form alternative to Viagra. But unlike Viagra, Cialis, and even BlewChew, Levitra contains vardenafil. Vardenafil has more of suppression on specific enzymes, which in turn can increase sensitivity to erogenous zones as well as delay premature ejaculation.
It also enhances the physical sensation of orgasm. Just so you know.
Panax Ginseng
Panax Ginseng, or Red Ginseng, is considered as the herbal Viagra. It has some pretty legitimate research behind it, showing that men who took high dosages of the Korean root had improved sexual performances. They also saw a decrease in premature ejaculation.
You can find Panax Ginseng in powders, creams, and pill form from your local vitamin shop. Or online, if you don’t want anyone to know.
Horny Goat Weed
Yes, you read that right. Horny Goat Weed, or Epidemium, contains the compound icariin. Icariin is very similar in its actions to sildenafil. The natural herb has also been used to treat low libido in both men and women.
Either way, it allows for blood flow to the penis which is the ultimate goal here. Plus it’s been proven to work.
You’ll find it on the same shelf as the Panax Ginseng.
Practice Safe Sex
No matter which alternatives to Viagra work for you, don’t forget to put on protection in all the excitement. After all, fixing one problem may very well lead to another.
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