Many men in the United States — approximately 30 million — experience erectile dysfunction (ED) on any given night. While being unable to attain a full erection is common, ED pills can be a simple solution and can restore someone’s sex life.
The symptoms of ED include:
- The inability to get a sufficient erection every time someone attempts intercourse
- The inability to maintain a sufficient erection throughout all of intercourse
- The inability to get a sufficient erection when beginning intercourse
- The inability to get an erection at any time
ED pills may help with any of these issues. BlueChew collaborates with licensed medical providers who can determine whether pills are right for customers who sign up for the telemedicine service.
Why ED Occurs in the Male Body
Many factors can contribute to ED, including age, weight, medications, stress, and numerous other factors. Whether caused by one or several of these factors, the biochemical process that causes ED in the male body is consistent.
The penis becomes erect when it swells with blood. ED is caused when excessive blood leaves the penis, thus preventing it from sufficiently swelling and remaining swollen. Nitric oxide is involved in this process, and the suspected primary culprit of blood flow loss is PDE-5.
PDE-5 is an enzyme that naturally occurs in the body, but too much can create the blood loss that causes insufficient erections.
ED Pills Act as PDE-5 Inhibitors
The most well-known ED pills function as PDE-5 inhibitors, preventing the enzyme from allowing too much blood to exit the penis during an erection. Viagra and Cialis are well-known brand names, but they have the active ingredients Sildenafil and Tadalafil. These ingredients work well on their own.
ED pills also increase nitric oxide, which relaxes the muscles at the base of the penis for proper blood flow.
A Couple of ED Pill Options
At BlueChew, licensed medical providers prescribe either of the two main non-branded ED pill options.
Sildenafil is the active ingredient in Viagra and functions much like the branded version. Sildenafil is fast-acting and helps with blood flow for between four and six hours. It’s well-suited for when a partner initiates something unexpectedly. Chewable Sildenafil tablets are available in either 30 or 45 mg doses.
Tadalafil is the active ingredient in Cialis, providing longer erection support that lasts up to 36 hours. Tadalafil can be a good choice if someone is headed to a hotel room for a long weekend, or if the house is empty for a couple of days. Chewable Tadalafil tablets are available in six or nine mg doses.
A Few Potential Side Effects
Before taking either Sildenafil or Tadalafil, customers should be aware of some potential side effects.
The most serious side effect is priapism, which is an uncommon but urgent issue. Priapism is defined as an erection lasting four hours or longer. It requires immediate medical attention.
Less serious side effects include headaches, backaches, upset stomach, nasal congestion, and flushing. Customers who experience these side effects should speak to a licensed medical provider at BlueChew to determine if they need a lower dose.
Order ED Pills From BlueChew
BlueChew provides convenient and discreet access to ED pills. Assuming a licensed medical provider determines that a customer are a good candidate for either of these options, they can order ED pills online through the BlueChew platform. There’s no need to see a physician in person, nor do customers have to physically go to a pharmacy. BlueChew can have prescribed pills sent directly to them.
