Post: Can Gummy Edibles Help with This Common Male Problem?

Dima Berlin / iStock This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA.

A pack of gummy bears may have lifted your spirits as a kid, but these days, some gummies are claiming to lift a lot more.

Gummies for ED are non-prescription edible products claiming to improve your functions and help you have a better intimate life. But do they work?

It’s complicated.

There is some evidence that popular gummy ingredients like cannabidiol (CBD) may help relieve anxiety associated with ED, but there’s also evidence that cannabis sativa (from which CBD is extracted) can make things worse.

To help you decide if you should take a gummy for ED before your next big date, let’s look into how these products work, if they work at all, and why you should always exercise caution when using products containing any part of the cannabis plant. Signs You May Have ED

Impacting about 30 million men in the U.S. alone, ED is a dysfunction that interferes with your ability to obtain or maintain an arousal long enough for a satisfactory experience. It can be a short-term problem prompted by performance anxiety or stress, or it can be a long-term issue related to certain health conditions or medications.

Signs of ED include: Only being able to get an arousal in specific situations (e.g. while “self pleasuring,” but not with a partner)

You can get an arousal, but it’s not hard enough or you can’t maintain it long enough to have satisfying intimacy You are unable to get an arousal at any time Though ED is typically associated with older men, studies show it’s becoming increasingly common in young, healthy men. Contributing factors include anxiety disorders and depression, low testosterone levels , and certain medications (like antidepressants). What Are EDGummies? ED gummies are male enhancement supplements said to contain ingredients that help you get and stay aroused, and potentially improve your intimate desire and overall well-being. They are usually available without a prescription, though those containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the part of the cannabis plant that gets you high, may only be available at cannabis […]

Can Gummy Edibles Help with This Common Male Problem?