Erectile dysfunction is a very widely seen sexual disorder that involves the incapability of maintaining or getting erections for sexual intercourse. The process of erection is simple; the brain sends signals to your body to increase the blood flow on your arousal and make the penis rigid for erection. But there are times when a person is not able to erect even after being aroused. Or the erection becomes so soft or short that it is not enough for satisfying sexual intercourse. Taking an erectile dysfunction test at home can help you find if you have ED problems or not on your own without any help. 

Dr. Chirag Bhandari- a renowned sexologist and the founder of the only male sexual health and wellness center in Jaipur, says that” Erectile dysfunction is a pervasive problem faces by around 90% o the people. Nowadays, performing ED tests has become so convenient that they can be performed at home without any expert’s help. You can also perform these tests at home with some basic knowledge of tests”. 

Performing Erectile dysfunction test are not that complicated if you are at the initial age of ED. But patients suffering from severe or frequent erection failures are advised to visit a good sexologist like Dr. Chirag Bhandari at IASH, Jaipur, as severe ED can cause worse things to your body, and immediate action is needed to cure it. 

Why do people perform an Erectile Dysfunction Test?

Erectile dysfunction is done to determine the most common signs of having ED in one’s body to get a clear image of whether a person has erection problems or not. By doing these tests, they get halfway clarity about their sexual issues to get their proper cure later.

Generally, tests for erectile dysfunction are done by people who cannot perform satisfying sexual intercourse. When a man is not able to please his partner, then it directly indicates to him whether he has some sexual diorders or not? 

If a man is experiencing unpleasurable sexual time frequently, then they can opt for these tests to understand whether they have ED or not. By performing these tests, you can get 50% confirmation of the sexual problem and consult a sexologist for further help and treatment. 

What are the signs of Erectile Dysfunction?

While some people do not recommend performing erectile dysfunction test at home, it is still considered a better way to be sure about your sexual problem before confronting a doctor for the same. If you find out that you don’t have ED issues, you don’t have to share it with anyone or go to a sexologist. 

There are some very common symptoms that will let you do the ED test at home, and they are mentioned below:

• Uncontrollable erections 
• Not able to maintain or get erections 90% of the time.
• Depression and stress 
• Unsatisfying intercourse 
• Relationship problems 

What are the Physical Causes that cause ED Issues? 

Not only psychological but physical factors contribute to erectile dysfunction problems. And that involves:

• Heart Diseases 
• Diabetes
• Obesity 
• Cholesterol 
• High Blood Pressure 

What is the Erectile Dysfunction Test that you can perform at home?

There are many tests that a person can perform to determine whether they have erectile dysfunction issues or not. But at the same time, you need to know that these tests are not 100% accurate, and that’s why doctors don’t recommend these tests at home. 

1. NPT Test 

NPT that stands for Nocturnal Penile Tumescence, is an ED home test that is used by most people. 

In this test, a person has to stick a roll of stamps near the male reproductive part for a whole night. A man without an ED problem usually experiences erections during his sleep, with the one who has ED doesn’t. 

So, if you have ED, then the roll of stamps will break apart around the penis, disconfirming your disorders. But if the roll of stamps is intact till the following day, it is a sign that you did not have an erection the whole night. 

How to Perform:

For this test, you need to have 4 to 5 postage stamps. The texture of the stamps doesn’t matter, but there should be glue on the back of them. 

If you do not have stamps, you can use other alternatives like strips of paper or glued paper for the test. Ensure that the paper strip is 1 inch wide and long enough that it covers the penis with a little overlap.

Avoid any alcohol consumption at least for 2-3 days before the day you pursue the test. And it is advised not to take caffeine to get better sleep at night. 

2. Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SIHM)

SIHM is considered to be the most accurate way to diagnose potential erectile dysfunction. With this perfect questionnaire, you can get a clear indication of whether you have ED or not. You can take the questionnaire to the doctor, or you can also perform the test at home by yourself. 

Here is another questionnaire given by IASH, Jaipur that can be used to check whether a person has Erectile Dysfunction or not. 

What to do next?

As mentioned earlier, the reason for your erection failures can be because of physical or psychological factors in your body. If you find the above-given test positive for ED, it is advised to consult a good sexologist or andrologist immediately. A doctor will examine your psychological or physical causes of ED and will design and recommend an ideal treatment for your cure from ED. 

Dr. Chirag Bhandari- a renowned and one of the best sexologists in Jaipur, can help you fight over your ED issues with the best treatments. With past experience of more than 8 years in the respective field, Dr. Chirag has treated various people with ED issues with full expertise in providing the ideal solution. With international training and fellowships, he has a grip over all the latest technologies that are used to treat ED worldwide. 

Get a cure for your ED issues with the best treatments in Jaipur at IASH, Jaipur, by the best sexologist Dr. Chirag Bhandari.