Vacuum Therapy
Vacuum therapy has been widely recognized and recommended by the medical profession as a safe and effective system for the management and remedy of erectile dysfunction.

Evidence shows that vacuum therapy systems are a less expensive and healthier alternative to many of the other options available. Pos-T-Vac's battery-operated system (pictured) is an FDA approved, non-prescription treatment available to treat erectile dysfunction.

Vacuum therapy is a safe, effective and reliable non-surgical means of helping a man produce erections suitable for sexual intercourse in a controllable and immediate fashion. It does not require medication, injections, or surgery and is effective in treating erectile dysfunction due to many different causes. Vacuum therapy treatment is a popular solution to the problem of impotence. An erection is achieved by first, placing the penis in a vacuum cylinder, then creating a vacuum, which generates blood flow into the penis which causes rigidity. The erection is held by support rings, which restrict the flow of blood back out of the penis. Using this system, an erection can be safely maintained for up to 30 minutes at a time. The Pos-T-Vac System pictured can be used as often as the client desires and there is no danger of creating too much vacuum or hurting yourself due to the release valve in the system.

Surgery
Penile Prosthetic Implants (flexible rods or inflatable devices) or Vascular Reconstructive Surgery for impotence are surgical options. Surgery is often used as a last resort because of the risks involved.

Injection
Many patients can inject medication directly into the penis by themselves. Some patients notice mild discomfort. However, there is the risk of infection, pain, bruises, lumps or scarring within the penis, not to mention that some patients lack the dexterity to give themselves the injection.

Counseling
If a psychological problem is discovered, counseling can be successful, especially when both partners participate. Counseling may aid in reducing marital tensions, maintaining realistic expectations from other treatments, or improving communications. Studies show that less than 15% of men have erectile dysfunction from psychological problems.

Hormonal Therapy
Sometimes, impotence and diminished sexual desire are caused by low testosterone levels. For these cases, injections or patches of testosterone (Androderm, Testoderm) may be helpful. Before pursuing this treatment, patients must go through a blood test to make sure a low blood testosterone level is found. This is not recommended for patients with a history of prostatic cancer, heart, kidney or liver disease.

Medications
There are several oral treatments for erectile dysfunction. Some have been produced by major medical companies and have had tremendous media exposure, like Viagra™. Many other unproven and unregulated vitamins and supplement type solutions are also advertised today. The problem with many of the medications on the market today is that several are not effective in that they do not work for everyone and many can cause various possible side effects. Oral treatments are expensive. For several, the client has to wait several hours before being able to induce an erection and in waiting for it to subside… Timing is key. Chemically proven medications require a prescription and should be used under the supervision of a physician. Many men do not talk to their doctors about their sexual problems and prefer to buy a treatment directly if possible.