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The Journal

Straight, science-based answers on erectile dysfunction, treatment options, and how Drive works.

Every article in the Journal is written or reviewed by the Board-Certified Urologists on the HELMD Medical Advisory Board.

HELMD Medical Advisory Board

Dr. William O. Brant, MD

Board-Certified Urologist · Chief of Urology, Salt Lake City VA

HELMD Medical Advisory Board

Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

Board-Certified Urologist · Chief of Urology, Northwell Plainview

Meet Dr. Chughtai

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What Is Erectile Dysfunction? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

HELMD Clinical Team · Reviewed by Dr. William O. Brant, MD

ED is more common - and more treatable - than most men think. Here's what causes it, when it's worth getting checked, and the treatment options worth knowing about.

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Treating Premature Ejaculation: What It Is and What Actually Works

By Dr. William O. Brant, MD

Premature ejaculationTreatment

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Erectile Dysfunction by Decade: What Is Normal in Your 40s, 50s and 60s

By Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

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Performance Anxiety or Physical ED: How to Tell Them Apart

By Dr. William O. Brant, MD

PsychologicalDiagnosis

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Medications That Can Cause ED

By Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

MedicationsCauses

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Can You Drink on ED Medication?

By Dr. William O. Brant, MD

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Enlarged Prostate and ED: Why They Travel Together

By Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

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When Your ED Medication Stops Working

By Dr. William O. Brant, MD

TroubleshootingDosing

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The Heart-Erection Connection: What ED Signals

By Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

Heart healthLongevity

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ED Medication and Nitrates: The Interaction That Matters

By Dr. William O. Brant, MD

SafetyInteractions

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The Case for Daily Tadalafil

By Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

Daily tadalafilLongevity

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Tadalafil and Sildenafil Side Effects: What's Common and What Isn't

By Dr. William O. Brant, MD

Side effectsSafety

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How Drive Works: The Science of a Sublingual ED Tablet

HELMD Clinical Team · Reviewed by Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

How Drive worksSublingual

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HELMD vs. Rugiet: How Do They Compare?

HELMD Clinical Team · Reviewed by Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

ComparisonsRugiet

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Apomorphine: A Different Side to ED Treatment

By Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

Erectile dysfunctionScience

Your Brain's Role in Erections & Why Treatment Might Not Be Working

By Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

Erectile dysfunction

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The Case for Combination ED Treatment

By Dr. William O. Brant, MD

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Why Sublingual Delivery Matters for ED

By Dr. William O. Brant, MD

How Drive worksSublingual

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HELMD Drive vs. Ro Sparks: How Do They Compare?

HELMD Clinical Team · Reviewed by Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

ComparisonsRo Sparks

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HELMD Drive vs. Hims Hard Mints: How Do They Compare?

HELMD Clinical Team · Reviewed by Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

ComparisonsHims

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HELMD Drive vs. BlueChew: How Do They Compare?

HELMD Clinical Team · Reviewed by Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

ComparisonsBlueChew

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The Strongest ED Treatments in 2026: Pills, Combinations & Sublinguals Compared

HELMD Clinical Team · Reviewed by Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

Treatment options

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Sublingual vs. Chewable vs. Swallowed ED Meds: Which Format Is Best?

HELMD Clinical Team · Reviewed by Dr. William O. Brant, MD

How Drive worksSublingual

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Sildenafil vs. Tadalafil (Viagra vs. Cialis): What's the Difference?

HELMD Clinical Team · Reviewed by Dr. William O. Brant, MD

Treatment options

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Daily Tadalafil: The Clinical Guide to 2.5mg and 5mg Dosing

HELMD Clinical Team · Reviewed by Dr. William O. Brant, MD

Treatment options

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Daily vs. On-Demand ED Treatment: Which Is Right for You?

HELMD Clinical Team · Reviewed by Dr. Bilal Chughtai, MD

Treatment options

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Testosterone Therapy vs. ED Treatment: Which Do You Actually Need?

HELMD Clinical Team · Reviewed by Dr. William O. Brant, MD

Treatment options