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- 1 What Is Erectile Dysfunction?
- 2 Common symptoms of erectile dysfunction include:
- 3 Erectile dysfunction is often comorbid with other disorders:
- 4 About Bluechew
- 5 Bluechew’s Products
- 6 1. Sildenafil
- 7 2. Tadalafil
- 8 Similarities
- 9 Bluechew Plans
- 10 1. Sildenafil Plans:
- 11 2. Tadalafil Plans:
- 12 Choosing A Bluechew Plan
- 13 1. Consider How The Structure Of Your Usual Intimate Activities Works
- 14 2. Think About Timing
- 15 3. Dosing Type
- 16 4. Price
- 17 5. Frequency
- 18 Medical Cautions
- 19 Final Thoughts
- 20 Related Articles
This may be why men’s health websites are so popular. Many men may feel embarrassed to talk about their health, especially since a lot of men’s everyday health concerns and aging concerns can be about sensitive topics. One such topic is erectile dysfunction, which men all around the world fear.
Telehealth options for men’s’ health are great for providing treatment and sanctioned medications in nondescript packaging and relatively low prices. Bluechew is one such men’s health company, specializing in treating erectile dysfunction with corrective, customizable plans and the advice of licensed medical practitioners.
With all the options for men’s telemedicine online today, it can be difficult to discern between them and see which ones are most appealing to you. Bluechew is by no means a new part of the telehealth world, but is it worth it? Can you trust their products? To help you better understand the company, here is our Bluechew review!
What Is Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction or ED, commonly also referred to as impotence, refers to the inability to develop or maintain an erection that is sufficient for penetrative sexual intercourse. For many men, it can be a serious source of embarrassment, and it becomes more and more common with age.
This is not to say that younger men cannot experience erectile dysfunction. Issues such as nervousness, relationship difficulties, emotional difficulties, and health problems can all contribute to the possibility of experiencing erectile dysfunction. In these cases, professional care is typically needed to address those issues. Examples of causes of erectile dysfunction include:
• Aging
• Alcohol (in excess)
• Anxiety
• Cholesterol imbalance
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Drug use
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Hormone imbalance
• Kidney disease
• Medications (certain kinds)
• Multiple sclerosis
• Obesity
• Parkinson’s disease
• Pelvic injury
• Peyronie’s disease
• Relationship problems
• Sleep disorders
• Stress
• Tobacco use
But why, exactly, do the genitals get affected by these issues? Well, when a normal erection is formed, blood enters the genitals due to increased blood flow, which is typically the result of some form of stimulation, whether physical or in the form of thoughts. These sexual impulses cause the muscles inside the genitalia to relax, which promotes blood flow into chambers within the part. The erection will stop once the muscles contract again, allowing the blood to leave.
Erectile dysfunction is by no means rare. 10% more men experience mild or moderate forms of this problem with every decade they are alive, meaning 50% of men will deal with it by the time they are 50 years old. Approximately 30 million men in the United States alone deal with it, and younger individuals who develop the problem do so linked to lifestyle choices. Exercise and overall health can decrease the risk of developing erectile dysfunction at all ages.
Common symptoms of erectile dysfunction include:
• Difficulty developing erections
• Difficulty maintaining erections
• A lowered interest in sexual activities
Erectile dysfunction is often comorbid with other disorders:
• Anorgasmia
• Premature ejaculation
• Delayed ejaculation
If you experience symptoms of erectile dysfunction for a period of three months or more, it’s recommended that you speak to a doctor who can determine for certain the cause.
But what does Bluechew have to do with all that?
About Bluechew
Bluechew is a men’s health service designed to provide treatment plans on a prescription basis, customized to each client. They focus on the treatment of erectile dysfunction, offering FDA-approved, science-backed products that can be used to treat the problem without the need for a doctor’s visit or the more expensive commercially sold variants of the same medications.
Bluechew puts its customers in touch with a licensed medical professional who looks over cases and ensures the correct plan and prescription are provided. A chart with your treatment plan will typically be available within 2 business days of placing your order. These professionals and physicians are also available to answer any questions that you maybe had regarding the medications or their effects.
The company started in 2014 when a group of entrepreneurs sought to provide people dealing with erectile dysfunction affordable medication that is easy to take and convenient, providing boosted confidence in intimacy at a reasonable price. Medication is chewable, delivered right to the doorstep of the patient, and accompanied by 24/7 support from customer service and real-life licensed physicians.
Bluechew claims that it believes in men’s healthcare that isn’t expensive, inconvenient, embarrassing, or painful, and as such, those who sign up with Bluechew have access to a medical team that specializes in treatments that aid sexual function. They are specially trained to treat, diagnose, and give advice for these conditions.
Interestingly, the company also claims that the American healthcare system is “broken” and needs improvements that aim to make more patient-oriented treatment plans in prescriptions. Bluechew’s statement that it provides this type of desired solution is centered on its focus on perfecting customized treatments at dosages, flavors, and forms that are most suitable.
Having been around since 2014, Bluechew has featured in a few places, including 83 Weeks, the Adam Carolla Show, The Love Doctor, The Past Weekend, Pardon the Interruption, and even ESPN Radio.
Bluechew’s Products
Bluechew offers a wide range of customizable plans, but there are only two products that Bluechew sells in general. Here is their information so you can see the differences between them:
1. Sildenafil
You should not take Sildenafil if:
• You take nitrates as medicines or medication
• You take guanylate cyclase stimulators
• You are allergic to Sildenafil or its ingredients
• You are a woman
• You are underage
You should tell your doctor first if you:
• Have pulmonary hypertension
• Have unbalanced blood pressure
• Have experienced heart issues recently
• Have undergone surgery for the heart in the past six months
• Have experienced a stroke
• Have stomach ulcers
• Have liver issues
• Have kidney issues
• Are undergoing kidney dialysis
• Have bleeding issues
• Have a deformity or a deformed shape of the penis
• Have experienced erections lasting longer than 4 hours at a time
• Have sickle cell anemia
• Have leukemia
• Have multiple myeloma
• Have other blood cell issues
• Have retinitis pigmentosa
• Have or had NAION
• Have experienced severe vision loss
• Are taking any other medication
Common, non-serious side-effects (bring them up with a doctor):
• Flushing
• Rashes
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Stomach discomfort
• Muscle pain
• Back pain
• Runny nose
• Stuffy nose
• Vision changes
• Color vision changes
• Blurred vision
Rare and serious side-effects that require medical attention:
• Tingly sensations
• Blurred vision
• Sudden vision loss
• Sudden hearing loss
• Erections that last for more than 4 hours
This slightly scientific name may not ring any immediate bells, but you probably already know of it, in a sense – it’s Viagra’s main active ingredient. It is typically meant to last for between 4 to 6 hours and works by boosting blood flow to the genitals, which it does by relaxing the muscles in the area. Viagra has been an effective prescription for at least two decades, indicating a good likelihood of Sildenafil working, too.
2. Tadalafil
You should not take Tadalafil if:
• You take nitrates as medicines or medication
• You take guanylate cyclase stimulators
• You are allergic to Tadalafil or its ingredients
You should tell your doctor first if you:
• Have pulmonary hypertension
• Have unbalanced blood pressure
• Have experienced heart issues recently
• Have undergone surgery for the heart in the past six months
• Have experienced a stroke
• Have stomach ulcers
• Have liver issues
• Have kidney issues
• Are undergoing kidney dialysis
• Have bleeding issues
• Have a deformity or a deformed shape of the penis
• Have experienced erections lasting longer than 4 hours at a time
• Have sickle cell anemia
• Have leukemia
• Have multiple myeloma
• Have other blood cell issues
• Have retinitis pigmentosa
• Have or had NAION
• Have experienced severe vision loss
• Are taking any other medication
Common, non-serious side-effects (bring them up with a doctor):
• Flushing
• Rashes
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Stomach discomfort
• Muscle pain
• Back pain
• Runny nose
• Stuffy nose
• Vision changes
• Color vision changes
• Blurred vision
Rare and serious side-effects that require medical attention:
• Tingly sensations
• Blurred vision
• Sudden vision loss
• Sudden hearing loss
• Erections that last for more than 4 hours
Tadalafil is the active ingredient in another popular erectile dysfunction medication known as Cialis. It is typically meant to last for between 24 to 36 hours and works by boosting blood flow to the genitals, which it does by relaxing the muscles in the area. It is typically taken through a daily dosage and is not as fast-acting as Sildenafil, though it is a good long-term solution.
Similarities
There are many similarities between Sildenafil and Tadalafil, mainly in their function. They both boost blood flow to the penis, merely at different paces – Sildenafil provides a close-to-immediate result that lasts for a short amount of time while Tadalafil provides a slower onset of improvement on a longer-term basis.
Both medications are prescription medicines backed by the FDA, and there is plenty of scientific evidence that indicates they both work well. Over 80% of people who use either of these medications experience success, and the continual research into them makes them sanctioned by medical professionals.
Both pills also work best when taken on an empty stomach. High-fat foods can slow down the absorption of these pills, making them either less effective or slower to produce results.
Bluechew Plans
Bluechew offers four main plans for each of its medication options. These plans are usually delivered on a monthly basis and their details are as follows:
1. Sildenafil Plans:
• Active: The active plan involves 6 chewable Sildenafil tablets. The price is $20 per month for 30 mg tablets and $30 per month for 45 mg tablets.
• Busy: The active plan involves 10 chewable Sildenafil tablets. The price is $30 per month for 30 mg tablets and $40 per month for 45 mg tablets.
• Popular: The active plan involves 17 chewable Sildenafil tablets. The price is $50 per month for 30 mg tablets and $65 per month for 45 mg tablets.
• Pro: The active plan involves 34 chewable Sildenafil tablets. The price is $90 per month for 30 mg tablets and $120 per month for 45 mg tablets.
2. Tadalafil Plans:
• Active: The active plan involves 4 chewable Tadalafil tablets. The price is $20 per month for 6 mg tablets and $30 per month for 9 mg tablets.
• Busy: The active plan involves 7 chewable Tadalafil tablets. The price is $30 per month for 6 mg tablets and $40 per month for 9 mg tablets.
• Popular: The active plan involves 14 chewable Tadalafil tablets. The price is $50 per month for 6 mg tablets and $65 per month for 9 mg tablets.
• Pro: The active plan involves 28 chewable Tadalafil tablets. The price is $90 per month for 6 mg tablets and $120 per month for 9 mg tablets.
All tablets are Rx-chewable kinds, and they are shipped discreetly with monthly refills sent on time. They are accompanied by a free medical consultation online and a money-back guarantee.
Choosing A Bluechew Plan
There are a few different things that you have to consider before choosing a Bluechew plan. Even though a doctor will look over our application and make any changes deemed necessary, you also need to educate yourself so you know what your best options may be. Here are some tips for picking a good Bluechew plan, according to the company itself:
1. Consider How The Structure Of Your Usual Intimate Activities Works
If you often go on dates that can get close and personal post-dinner, you’ll likely want to space things out, and you may choose Sildenafil, which acts faster. Luckily, the chewable nature of Bluechew tablets means they get absorbed faster and can show signs of promise more quickly than non-chewable varieties.
2. Think About Timing
Unless you’re scheduling sex in advance with a more long-term partner, there’s a good chance that you don’t really know for sure when you may choose to get down and dirty. Tadalafil is a good option for providing a wider range of active times, providing a slow and steady but highly reliable solution. On the other hand, if you have a good idea exactly when you’ll get intimate, Sildenafil acts faster. However, its effects also fade quickly, so make sure you’re taking it when you need it.
3. Dosing Type
Some people may prefer the easy, reliable schedule that comes with a daily consumption pill like Tadalafil. Others, however, prefer on-demand type options, such as Sildenafil, which only work when you need them to. There’s no real “better” option here; it depends entirely on your personal preferences for what may work best for you.
4. Price
Medication plans can vary from patient to patient, and the list of plans clearly shows the prices that Bluechew sets. However, the good news is that both Sildenafil and Tadalafil, being the “generic” active ingredients of more popular brand names, typically sell for a lower price, even outside of Bluechew. This means that Bluechew’s pricings are not suspiciously low, despite their halved price compared to in-pharmacy offerings.
5. Frequency
One of the most obvious things to consider when choosing a plan is how often you want to have to take a tablet. Each plan comes with a different number of tablets, so choose smartly based on what you think your needs will be!
Shipping Information
Once you are done choosing your plan and it has been approved, your treatment package will be discreetly mailed to you. Unfortunately, Bluechew is not able to ship its products to certain states with strict laws on telehealth, and there are also no shipping methods for international treatment.
One thing to note is that returned shipments are simply not allowed, as each shipment is sent on a prescription basis and is not capable of renewal. If you receive what may be the wrong package or have incorrect products with you, reach out to Bluechew’s customer support live chat on their website, which runs for 24 hours, 7 days a week. Luckily, there is some form of guarantee regardless; an unsatisfactory order nets a refund (without shipment costs) within 30 days, should you have a good complaint.
In the event that your shipment gets lost, reshipping is free of charge if you provide a good reason to Bluechew.
Medical Cautions
An important aspect of considering any new set of medications is how they work, what you need to know if they’re safe, and why they can help. Here are some things to keep in mind regarding Bluechew:
1. Bluechew’s licensed doctors and physicians are not stand-ins for other doctors or in-person visits. It’s helpful to think of Bluechew’s network as a complement or supplement to other primary care visits that you should attend regularly.
2. Make sure you only consume the dosage recommended by your licensed physician. If you do feel that you need an additional dose, do not decide that on its own; contact customer service, or, if you have a direct line to your assigned doctor, ask them for their opinion.
3. Monitor yourself after dosage adjustments. If your doctor has lowered or raised your dosage, be sure to be aware that this will affect you in some way. Monitor yourself for any potential changes and seek medical advice if the dosage changes affect you badly.
4. Be careful if you have imbalanced blood pressure and never leave this information out when speaking to a doctor about the possibility of using Sildenafil or Tadalafil. These medications can raise or lower blood pressure, so in more severe imbalances, you may not be allowed to take the medications – per your doctor’s orders, of course!
5. Do not take both medications at once. This can cause very severe side effects that can wind up potentially fatal. If you overdose on either or accidentally take them both, quickly seek emergency medical care.
6. Plan intake with food. Tadalafil can be taken without considering when you last ate. Sildenafil, on the other hand, is often affected by meals, so it may show itself much more slowly than normal.
7. If you drink alcohol, you could be making everything worse. Side effects are more common in those who drink alcohol while taking these medications. However, it’s worth noting that alcohol in general, when consumed in excess, can easily cause erectile dysfunction on a temporary basis until you sober up.
8. This is not covered by insurance. At the time of writing, Bluechew has not been covered by insurance providers. However, the low prices mean that this total can even out, though it does depend on the plan you’re planning to use. Unfortunately, you cannot pay with flexible savings accounts or health savings accounts for the time being. There is a chance that more payment and reimbursement options will become available in the future, though.
9. Some things may just not work for you. You can try one medication and find it to be ineffective. In this case, simply switch your plan to a different one from your accounts page. However, do be prepared for the very small possibility that neither of these medications will actually do the trick for you. In that case, speak to a doctor about other options outside of Bluechew.
Final Thoughts
That was our Bluechew review. Overall, Bluechew is a good company to turn to for solutions in men’s sexual health, especially when it comes to erectile dysfunction. If you experience this problem, it can be worth giving Bluechew a try. This is because the company specializes in this specific field, making it more likely that their product is high-quality and effective.
At the end of the day, it is up to you how you choose to deal with your erectile dysfunction. Numerous treatment options at varying price points and “natural” styles are also available. But if you want a convenient telehealth option that is discreet, run by real doctors and physicians, and won’t break the bank, it can be worth trying out Bluechew to see how it works for you.