Just discovered something cool about OTC-only options and want to see if anyone else has tried stacking them. I fell down a rabbit hole on the nitrate-nitric oxide pathway and the new OTC topical gel (Eroxon/MED3000), and I’m wondering if a simple “pre-game” routine could noticeably improve firmness without prescriptions.
Idea: an OTC stack that targets blood flow, nerve stimulation, and mechanics all at once, but stays low-risk and low-cost.
- 2-3 hours before: nitrate boost (small beet juice shot or a big handful of arugula/spinach).
- Skip antibacterial mouthwash that day (apparently it can kill nitrate-reducing oral bacteria and blunt nitric oxide).
- 10-15 min brisk walk or light cycling to get blood moving.
- Quick pelvic floor “primer”: 2 sets of 10 slow Kegels + 10 quick pulses.
- Warm shower/bath for vasodilation.
- Right before: apply Eroxon (OTC gel that works via sensory cooling/tingling).
- Optional: gentle vacuum erection device at low pressure for 2-3 short pulls, then a comfortable constriction ring if you use one safely.
Questions for the group:
- Has anyone noticed a difference from ditching mouthwash before sex or adding a small beet shot? Placebo or real?
- Eroxon solo vs Eroxon + VED: does the combo help initiation and then the mechanical support keep it going?
- Any wins with L-citrulline (1.5-3 g/day) or Panax ginseng (standardized) as a daily baseline, then this acute routine on top?
- Best way to measure at home so we’re not guessing: Erection Hardness Score, morning wood frequency, maybe even cheap saliva NO strips?
- Pitfalls: timing mistakes, gel sensation too strong/weak, VED pressure sweet spots, ring sizing?
Safety notes I’m keeping in mind:
- If you’re on heart meds (nitrates, alpha-blockers) or have cardiovascular issues, check with a clinician before trying vasodilator-type supplements.
- VED: keep pressure low and sessions short; ring off within 30 minutes max.
- Yohimbine/horny goat weed/DHEA feel riskier or inconsistent-curious if anyone has objective wins there, but I’m cautious.
If a few of us try a simple protocol for two weeks and track EHS and comfort, we could crowdsource whether this OTC combo actually moves the needle. Who’s in, and what tweaks would you make?