SexyGummy™ & ED Medications

SexyGummy™ is a compounded prescription treatment for erectile dysfunction, prepared with either sildenafil or tadalafil — the same active ingredients found in Viagra® and Cialis® — in a convenient gummy format. Because it contains a prescription medication, it is available only after a consultation and prescription from Dr. Shusterman.

How ED medications work

Sildenafil and tadalafil belong to a class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors. They work by helping the blood vessels in the penis relax, which supports blood flow when a man is sexually aroused. They do not create arousal on their own — they support the body’s natural response.

• Sildenafil (the active ingredient in Viagra®) is typically taken on demand, a short time before activity, and lasts for several hours.
• Tadalafil (the active ingredient in Cialis®) has a longer duration and can be prescribed either on demand or as a low daily dose.

The gummy format simply offers an alternative to swallowing a tablet — the medication and the way it works are the same.

Important safety information

ED medications are prescription drugs and are not appropriate for everyone. They should never be combined with nitrate medications, and men with certain heart conditions or other health factors may need to avoid them. Side effects can include headache, flushing, and nasal congestion, among others. This is why a proper medical evaluation comes first — and why SexyGummy™ is dispensed only with a prescription, never as an over-the-counter product.

Treating the cause vs. the symptom

Here is the honest picture. ED medications work, and they work well for many men. For someone who wants reliable, on-demand support, they are a legitimate and reasonable choice — there is nothing wrong with using them.

But it is worth understanding what they do and don’t do. A PDE5 inhibitor supports an erection for the hours it is active. It does not change the underlying tissue health or circulation that the erection depends on. When the medication wears off, the underlying picture is unchanged. In that sense, medication manages the symptom.

P-Shot® and ErectionWave™ low-intensity shockwave therapy take the other approach. Rather than supporting a single occasion, they are designed to support the underlying tissue and blood flow themselves — addressing the cause rather than working around it.

Neither approach is “better” in the abstract. Many men use medication for dependable short-term support while pursuing cause-directed treatment for the longer term. Dr. Shusterman will help you weigh the options honestly and build a plan around your goals.