There’s an old joke about erectile dysfunction. A man goes to the doctor to get some ED medication, but before she prescribes it, the doctor asks if he finds it difficult to talk about his problem.
After a pause the man replies. “I mean, it’s not hard…”
Men, huh? Always making jokes to avoid a difficult subject.
Unfortunately, erectile dysfunction (ED) is not a joking matter – the subject is absolutely something we should be talking about. ED affects not just the sex lives but the minds and relationships of a huge number of men and their partners. A 2019 study from King’s College London found that impotence rates have doubled in the last 25 years, and it’s not just the over-50s looking for help.
Increasingly, erectile dysfunction is a young man’s problem. According to the King’s study, a third of men aged 18-40 have experienced it. Another poll found that men in their 30s are the worst affected, with as many as one in two suffering at any given time.
As most of us will know, ED is not just a clinical diagnosis, either. It can also arise (or not) when we least expect it and when it’s least welcome. Nervousness in the bedroom, body dysmorphia or too many drinks on a night out are some of the most common causes, putting us off our game at the worst possible time.
One company that’s aiming to help with ED, (and much more), is Giddy. A digital sexual health platform for men and women, it’s a trove of information and advice for people who experience ED, and other sexual health issues such as fertility, STIs, prostate health and more.
As well as helpful information, which is reviewed by a board of medical advisors, the brand also offers a number of practical solutions. These include supplement subscriptions that promote good sexual health and general wellness, plus a remote telehealth service that offers appointments with specialist doctors on a range of conditions.
Recently, Giddy has also taken the battle against ED a step further. The brand has launched a sexual health device, developed by doctors and urologists, that is designed to help treat ED in a way that’s immediate and allows for a little spontaneity. Not only that, it’s clinically proven to improve men’s erections, confidence, and quality of life. The wingman you never knew you needed.
Meet Eddie By Giddy
Eddie is a wearable medical device that helps improve performance and maintain erections. It’s an FDA-registered Class II medical device and available over the counter, it’s not a cock ring per se, but a helping hand you can keep in the bedside drawer just in case you need it.
Soft and flexible to the touch, Eddie fits over the base of your penis and is held in place with a tension band. The innovative design works by constricting the veins in the penis but not the arteries. That means blood flows in but not out and – hey presto – the daddy of all our anxieties gets treated in the moment for the vast majority of users. In Giddy’s clinical trial, 93 percent of participants reported higher-quality erections and 93 percent also felt more confident in their sexual performance.
Think of it as a helping hand in the bedroom for on-demand hard-ons, but without the need to see a doctor, get a prescription or take any pills. For all the efficacy of pharmaceutical ED treatments, they are not without side effects, which can include nausea, hot flashes, headaches, and feeling dizzy. Hardly performance-enhancing symptoms.
Eddie is designed to improve your sex life and erection quality without the same issues as prescription ED medications. It’s a bespoke sexual accessory, available in four sizes, and with different kinds of tension, bands to maximize your comfort. Finding the right size is important, which is why Giddy offers free resizes until you find the perfect fit. They are confident in Eddie’s ability to improve sexual performance and erectile health and also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.
The device is also washable and reusable. It works with lubricants and users with a range of medical conditions have reported finding it helpful. Giddy recommends replacing the device every 3-4 months to keep it as effective and hygienic as possible. Make sure to check with your doctor if you have any existing conditions to ensure it’s safe to use.
Final Verdict
ED happens to the best of us, and often when we’re least expecting it. Eddie is a discrete and thoughtfully designed solution that has been clinically shown to improve performance, confidence, and enjoyment of sex – without the need to see a doctor or take any pills.
If ED is causing you anxiety or spoiling your enjoyment of sex, give it a try. You’ll have to excuse another lame joke, but this is not a hard decision to make.