How to use Viagra or Injections for best results (more fun, less ‘clinical’)
Meet Alan and Fiona White.
Alan had Prostate surgery in 2011. His recovery challenges, and subsequent patient advocacy work, inspired him to write his story (buy the book here) to help other men and their partners feel less alone.
I sat down with Alan and Fiona for a frank and fun chat on the Touchy topic of using Viagra and injection therapy for erectile dysfunction and sex.
Watch the full video interview and read their top tips below on how to use Viagra (or injections like Trimix) for best results, and more fun.
Alan and Fiona have always enjoyed penetrative sex. It brings them closer.
There are multiple options available (learn about 8 here) for creating erections post Prostatectomy.
But spontaneity gets a bit lost when it comes to ED interventions.
‘let me slip into something more comfortable…’ becomes:
‘let me slip into this plastic tube…’
Not quite the same ‘ring’ to it!
But as Alan says: “You can’t focus on what you’ve lost, only on what you still have”.
Over the years of trying different erection recipes, they’ve found some ways to inject the fun and spontaneity back into what can be a pretty clinical process.
Alan and Fiona’s top tips to make penile injections (Trimex/Caverject) more fun and effective.
1. Reward yourself after injecting
“When Fiona and I are feeling a bit frisky I go into the kitchen, get out the needle and Trimix - and a little piece of chocolate to reward myself after the injection.” - Alan
2. Add Stimulation
“After the injection, I use a vibrator around my penis to encourage the erection. We use a vibrator called the We-Vibe, it has a curved shape, which we find is perfect for erections.” - Alan
3. Keep it fun and creative
“There needs to be some fun added to the (tri)mix. I find there is a theatrical element to our sex now. There is lots of intimacy and playful laughter...I find that sex is more fun when there is some teasing, being silly, making up names for things.” - Fiona
Fiona gave an absolutely stunning interview where she elaborated on fun new ‘sex’ names here.
4. Use a pump beforehand
“I often use the pump before I inject myself to get some blood pumping and stretch Percy. It’s a muscle remember, so stretch it!”
Note: Alan uses The Vacurect pump.
Alan and Fiona’s tips to make Viagra/Cialis more fun and effective.
1. Take on an Empty Stomach
“Make sure it’s been at least an hour since you’ve eaten or had any alcohol.”
2. Flex your erotic mind muscles.
“Men don’t always realise the importance of using your brain to stimulate the nerves. Use fantasy and imagination to help reactivate the (cavernous) nerves.”
3. Find what works for you.
“Viagra has worked for me, but it may not work for everyone. If you don’t experiment though, you won’t know. If it doesn’t work the first time, don’t give up! Mix and match different erection techniques to see what works.” - Alan
Safety Note: You can use a pump with either Viagra or injections, but do not mix injections and Viagra/other pills together. Talk to your prescribing doctor about these options to obtain a script and personalised advice.
If Viagra/Cialis isn’t working for you yet post prostate surgery, learn why by watching this video.
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MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:
In the video interview, Alan mentions not to take magnesium supplements with Viagra: This is information was from an old Viagra information brochure and it may not still be relevant. I’ve contacted Tim Stewart (ED Pharmacist) and he says: "There is no direct interaction between Viagra and magnesium. Magnesium (as well as some other heavy metal supplements) is a bit of a funny supplement in that it can bind to some medications (Viagra is not one of them) reducing their absorption...so pharmacists will often recommend that it is taken separately to other medications as a blanket rule"
Please always tell your prescribing healthcare provider what medications and supplements you are taking before trying any ED interventions.