Your Sexual Health Matters.
Never combine erectile dysfunction medications, take more than prescribed, or prescribe them for yourself. These drugs can cause serious side effects, especially when used incorrectly or mixed with certain medications.
Take your sexual health seriously. Get proper medical advice, use medication responsibly, and never put your health at risk just to improve your performance.
5. Alprostadil
Alprostadil is a prescription treatment that works differently from the four medications above. It can help produce an erection by relaxing blood vessels and increasing blood flow to the penis.
• It is available in certain injection and urethral formulations, rather than as a standard oral ED pill.
• The appropriate formulation and dose must be determined by a healthcare professional.
• Incorrect use can cause pain, bleeding, or an erection lasting dangerously long.5. Alprostadil
Alprostadil is a prescription treatment that works differently from the four medications above. It can help produce an erection by relaxing blood vessels and increasing blood flow to the penis.
• It is available in certain injection and urethral formulations, rather than as a standard oral ED pill.
• The appropriate formulation and dose must be determined by a healthcare professional.
• Incorrect use can cause pain, bleeding, or an erection lasting dangerously long.
4. Avanafil (Stendra)
Avanafil is another medication in the same class as sildenafil and tadalafil. Some formulations can begin working relatively quickly, making it an option for men who prefer a shorter wait before sexual activity.
• Depending on the prescribed dose, it may be taken about 15–30 minutes before sex.
• Sexual stimulation is still required.
• It can cause headache, flushing, or nasal congestion.
3. Vardenafil (Levitra)
Vardenafil is another prescription medication that improves erectile function by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. It offers an alternative for men who need treatment for erection difficulties.
• It is generally taken before sexual activity as directed by a healthcare professional.
• Its effects typically last around four to five hours.
• Headache, flushing, and nasal congestion are possible side effects.
2. Tadalafil (Cialis)
Tadalafil works similarly to sildenafil but has a much longer window of action. Its effects can last up to 36 hours, which gives some men more flexibility when planning sexual activity.
• It can be prescribed for use as needed or in a low daily dose.
• It does not mean you will have an erection continuously for 36 hours.
• Possible side effects include headache, indigestion, and back pain.
Sildenafil helps increase blood flow to the penis, making it easier to achieve and maintain an erection during sexual stimulation. It is one of the most widely known prescription treatments for erectile dysfunction.
• It is commonly taken before planned sexual activity as prescribed.
• Arousal is still necessary for it to work.
• Common side effects include headache, facial flushing, and indigestion.
5. Alprostadil
Alprostadil is a prescription treatment that works differently from the four medications above. It can help produce an erection by relaxing blood vessels and increasing blood flow to the penis.
• It is available in certain injection and urethral formulations, rather than as a standard oral ED pill.
• The appropriate formulation and dose must be determined by a healthcare professional.
• Incorrect use can cause pain, bleeding, or an erection lasting dangerously long.5. Alprostadil
Alprostadil is a prescription treatment that works differently from the four medications above. It can help produce an erection by relaxing blood vessels and increasing blood flow to the penis.
• It is available in certain injection and urethral formulations, rather than as a standard oral ED pill.
• The appropriate formulation and dose must be determined by a healthcare professional.
• Incorrect use can cause pain, bleeding, or an erection lasting dangerously long.
Your Sexual Health Matters.
Never combine erectile dysfunction medications, take more than prescribed, or prescribe them for yourself. These drugs can cause serious side effects, especially when used incorrectly or mixed with certain medications.
Take your sexual health seriously. Get proper medical advice, use medication responsibly, and never put your health at risk just to improve your performance.
12. Ignoring warning signs
Persistent itching, sores, unusual discharge, swelling, lumps or painful urination should never be ignored.
These symptoms may indicate an infection or another medical condition.
Seek medical advice instead of relying on random remedies. Sudden severe testicular pain or a painful erection lasting four hours requires emergency medical care.
10. Living a sedentary lifestyle
Sitting all day and rarely exercising can contribute to obesity, poor cardiovascular health and metabolic problems.
These conditions can increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
Walk regularly, exercise consistently and work towards a healthy weight to support blood circulation and sexual function.
9. Drinking too much alcohol
Heavy drinking can interfere with erections, sexual desire and sexual performance.
Repeated excessive consumption can also contribute to long-term sexual difficulties.
Reduce your alcohol intake. If you struggle with erections regularly, don't automatically blame alcohol; get checked for other possible causes.
8. Smoking cigarettes
Smoking damages blood vessels and reduces healthy blood circulation.
Your penis relies on good blood flow to achieve and maintain an erection.
Over time, smoking increases your risk of erectile dysfunction.
Quitting smoking is one practical step towards protecting your sexual health.


