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Telehealth for ED: Should Men Try It?

Discussing your sexual health with a doctor can be awkward, and many men shy away from making appointments about erectile dysfunction (ED).

So it can be tempting - and convenient - to try a telehealth platform and consult with a doctor online through email or videoconference. You don't need to take time off from work, the appointment is in the privacy of your own home, there's no physical exam, and you might get a prescription for ED treatment.

But should you use such as system?

Our latest blog post discusses the pros and cons of telehealth for ED and the reasons why an online consultation is no substitute for an in-person medical exam. ED can be a sign of a bigger medical issue that cannot always be addressed through telehealth platforms, and you'll find links to help you learn more.

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Cutting the Costs of Sex Health Drugs

In a recent survey by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 79% of the 1,440 respondents said prescription drug prices were "unreasonable."

And almost a quarter of them said they had difficulty paying for their medications.

Unfortunately, sex health drugs, such as medications that treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) can be particularly expensive, as health insurance plans do not usually cover them.

What can consumers do? Check out these strategies for lowering medication costs.

In the News...

FDA Approves Testosterone Capsule

Some men with testosterone deficiency may now have a pill option for hormone replacement therapy.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jatenzo, a capsule form of testosterone therapy.

The pill offers men an alternative to topical and injected forms of testosterone.

Jatenzo is approved only for men whose testosterone deficiency is caused by medical conditions. It is not intended for men whose testosterone levels gradually decline as a result of natural aging.

Find out more.

Sex and Sense of Smell

Would you be surprised to learn how much the sense of smell adds to your sex life?

Like the other senses of touch, sight, taste, and hearing, smell helps your body pick up sexual cues.

What's more, people who lose their sense of smell might have trouble feeling sexual desire.

Here's what researchers have discovered.

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