Different strokes for different folks.
Try out all the stuff you mentioned and see what works best for you.
Also... depends on what "issue" you may have. Are you just not getting as hard as you'd like? Not staying hard as long as you want? Looking for multiple erections in a few hours? There are pros and cons to just about everything...
Creams: I guess you are talking about desensitizing creams -- I've never seen any other type. They do work, a little bit, if you have premature ejaculation woes. Don't expect miracles, though. It's just a mild, topical anesthetic. Can be troublesome for some guys -- may cause too much loss of sensation and lead to Limp Dick Syndrome. Also, though unlikely, test on an inconspicuous area of sensitive skin like the inside of the wrist to make sure you aren't allergic to any of the ingredients first before applying to your dick.
Cockrings: tried and true. Can certainly help keep a hard-on, can make your penis more sensitive simply because it is harder. Decorative and fun, can be a turn-on to wear one. Downsides: too tight is not only dangerous, but can produce the opposite effect, making it tougher to get a soft dick hard if blood flow is too restricted. This is easily solved by simply making sure you use a ring that fits properly. Adjustable ones are good for guys who have never tried them before. Most dudes use them for extra, added stimulation or for fun; not a lot of guys use them strictly for erectile difficulties, though they can't hurt. Measure the circumference of your dick with a string or tape measure, then get the diameter of the resulting circle. Most non-adjustable rings are sold by diameter size: 1 1/4, 1 1/2, etc.
Poppers: eh. If you are having erectile problems, poppers may not be the best "solution," but they DO help get the blood flowing into your dick by lowering blood pressure. I'm a huge fan of poppers myself, but I am reluctant to recommend them as any sort of panacea for ED. IF (and only if) you do not have any health issues or concerns, give them a try. Men with heart troubles, blood pressure issues or who are at high risk for stroke should NOT be using poppers. The good news is they are non-addictive and generally benign for most dudes. The effects wear off swiftly, but that also means that if you are needing them to stay hard, you'll have to keep using them often during sex, which can lead to major headaches. Also, over-use of poppers can be a serious erection-killer for a lot of guys. Have met many men who go limp from too much poppers -- but have met just as many guys who swear by them. You'd have to see what works for you. Use caution and be sensible about it. Most dudes I hang with LOVE the Jungle Juice I always purchase, commenting that it blows away the other brands. I agree, but that's a personal choice. I find all other types inferior and won't buy anything else for my own use.
Stuff in convenience stores -- shit, I've never seen anything in a 7-11 that would be good for erection problems! There's ephedrine and caffeine tablets to keep you awake all night, and granted... these can be stimulating in some ways, but they don't act directly on your dick. And I personally wouldn't mix ephedrine with anything at all (hate the stuff myself).
Herbs. This is probably your best bet, dude. Yohimbe is controversial, but it WORKS. I enjoy the hell out of it. Don't have any erectile problems myself, but then again... neither do probably about half the men taking Viagra these days! Most guys use these things for recreational purposes, for having sex many times in one night or a weekend of debauchery, etc. Hope you don't mind the lengthy details I will include here, but Yohimbe requires some discussion:
First, it is unregulated. Different brands of Yohimbe may contain different inactive ingredients and/or impurities. Also, some brands do not contain much Yohimbe alkaloid, which is what you want. I tried capsules sold in Walgreen's (forget the brand name -- purple bottle): these SUCKED and do nothing. Yohimbe sold at Rite Aid under the store-brand name of Pharmassure KICK ASS. They work in less than thirty minutes and last for a couple hours. Teal-green bottle with black and gold label. About every three weeks, Rite Aid puts their Pharmassure products on sale, buy one, get one free. Check the online circular this Sunday -- I THINK it is the sale week, but sometimes they change it.
Not all states have Rite Aid. Florida does not. I drive to Georgia to get mine. Pharmassure is a joint product also sold by GNC, but I haven't been inside a GNC to check if they stock the Yohimbe. It is NOT listed for sale on their website.
However, I was recently browsing for vitamins at Wal Mart and noticed StaminaRX. I read the label and noted that it contains the same percentage of Yohimbe alkaloid as listed on my Pharmassure brand. I believe it was ten bucks. This isn't a bad price. The tablets are made to look a little like Viagra -- small and blue, but they are Yohimbe. It may be worth a try, but I haven't used it myself as yet. Still, it's the only Yohimbe product I've found so far that matches what I use, so if you don't have Rite Aid, hit Wal Mart and give it a shot.
WARNINGS are necessary here: if you medically would be denied a Viagra prescription because of health concerns, do NOT use Yohimbe.
It is seriously powerful stuff and DOES have some side effects you may not enjoy, but for me, they are inconsequential.
Yohimbe can make you sweat a bit. Palms, armpits, perhaps. Your blood pressure will drop, so do not drive until you know how it affects you. It will make you need to piss during the first hour or two, but this isn't a big deal for me. Some guys get an upset stomach, but I do not. You may feel shaky, but it's kind of a fun sensation and wears off quickly. The side effects are actually similar to those of Viagra anyway. But it does work, I'll say that much. Recently I kept a nice erection going for two solid hours while being sucked off, with one break to take a leak, was hard again in moments.
As with Viagra, sexual stimulation is required. Taking Yohimbe alone won't cause you to walk around with a boner.
IF you try it, start SLOW. Take a SMALL amount. Half a tablet. See what you think.
I have found that too much of it is NOT better. Can be over-stimulating and can make you hyped up and feel like you are speeding.
Just use caution if trying this product, please. And remember that what I enjoy personally may not be right for you. Lots of guys have objections to Yohimbe. Not me. So far, so good.
Finally, however... you can get online prescriptions for the real deal easily enough. Though Yohimbe is cool for me for weekend fun, most guys will recommend actual Viagra or Cialis. I'd agree with that. If you can get them, probably these are the best products for use today.
Even better: just see your doctor and get a physical, make sure you are in good health to take Viagra, and get a prescription legitimately. It isn't cheap, but it won't break the bank, either. And your doctor doesn't give a shit -- he probably hands out Viagra on a daily basis and the docs know a lot of guys are using it these days for recreation and/or for normal, expected loss of erectile function that comes with age. Many guys just don't get as hard when they get older as they did when they were twenty years old -- this isn't TRUE erectile dysfunction, it's just part of life.
If you have massive health issues and don't even get morning erections anymore, you MUST see a doctor about it. None of the above should be tried until you have a diagnosis. But if you just want to play around more... see what works for you, be cautious and sensible and don't over-do any one thing.
Must include the standard warning NOT to mix Viagra with poppers. We've discussed this a million times, won't get into it more than that.
Hit us back and let us know what you enjoyed.
PS: Forgot to mention -- the label on a bottle of Yohimbe tablets will probably tell you to take one or two DAILY with a meal or some such bullshit. Don't even think about it. That is a HUGE dose that is not needed. Just take one tablet or start with half a tablet first, prior to sex, just as you would take Viagra. Yohimbe is not something you want to take DAILY or as a supplement. The label says this because doing so will use up the bottle faster and cause you to buy more, just like everything these days! I can't imagine taking Yohimbe on a regular basis like that. And, like most drugs and herbs, it works faster on an empty stomach, but you'll have to see if you can tolerate that. It doesn't bother me, though.
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