7.7out of 10
The most effective ED treatment there is, and the one nobody advertises
- Cost
- Often $50–$150 per vial, which typically yields many doses — commonly a few dollars per use
Treatment reviews
Treatments that aren't a pill
Compare gels, devices, procedures, and therapy by the evidence, practical demands, and questions to discuss with a clinician. Treatment choice depends on your circumstances and preferences.
7.6out of 10
The end of the road, and the treatment people are gladdest they had
- Cost
- Frequently covered by insurance once conservative treatment has failed; tens of thousands of dollars without coverage
7.4out of 10
Unglamorous, drug-free, and it works when the pills don't
- Cost
- Roughly $100–$500 for a medical-grade device, as a one-time purchase
6.6out of 10
The cheapest thing that works, if your problem is holding an erection rather than getting one
- Cost
- Purpose-built devices run roughly $100–$200; Eddie is priced around $188 for a four-month cycle
Unscored
An OTC ED gel: what MED3000 contains, how it is used, and what reviews can tell you
- Cost
- Retailer-dependent price per box; divide by the number of single-use tubes
5.4out of 10
Testosterone replacement therapy
Hormone therapyOnly for confirmed low testosteroneSuppresses fertilityReal medicine for a real condition — and the wrong answer for most people who ask about it
- Cost
- Generic injections are inexpensive; gels, pellets, and oral forms cost substantially more, plus ongoing lab monitoring
Unscored
Focused shockwaves, radial waves, and home devices need different evidence
- Cost
- Clinic-specific course pricing; obtain a written total including any proposed maintenance
4.0out of 10
An approved drug — for women. Sold to men by clinics that do not always mention that
- Cost
- Varies widely; wellness-clinic peptide programmes are typically expensive and cash-pay
2.1out of 10
The only category here where the products that work are the ones breaking the law
- Cost
- Commonly $30–$80 a month, frequently more than FDA-approved generic sildenafil costs
Unscored
A supervised rehabilitation option with promising, limited ED evidence
- Cost
- Clinic-specific evaluation and follow-up fees; request an estimate and check insurance
Unscored
Sex therapy and counseling for ED
Psychological therapyCan accompany medical careNo medication requiredSupport for the anxiety, stress, and relationship side of erection difficulties
- Cost
- Therapist-specific session fees or insurance cost-sharing; request a written estimate
Why this section exists
These options solve different problems and come with different commitments. A device purchase, a course of therapy, and a procedure should be compared on their own evidence. New source-based reviews remain unscored, with medical review status shown on each page.