Half of men over 40 experience erectile dysfunction.¹ But finding the right treatment is confusing - especially when online brands all claim to work better than Viagra or Cialis.

That’s why we tested and compared the top four online ED treatments: Rugiet Ready, Ro Sparks, Hims Hard Mints, and BlueChew Max Combo. With guidance from men’s health physician Dr. Robert Woodward, MD, we evaluated them on 1) ingredients, 2) effectiveness, 3) convenience, and 4) value. Rugiet Ready is the clear winner with support for physical and mental arousal, highest efficacy, and the best value.  

How We Chose These ED Meds to Review

To ensure our review was comprehensive and medically accurate, we:

• Consulted physician Dr. Robert Woodward, MD, who treats men’s sexual health issues.
• Selected only online brands that prescribe FDA-approved ingredients (sildenafil, tadalafil, apomorphine).
• Had our tester RJ (54 years old) test each product in real-world scenarios.

What to Look for in an Erectile Dysfunction Medication

The best ED medications:

• 🧠 Improve physical and mental arousal, not just blood flow
• 💊 Use fast-acting, proven ingredients like: Sildenafil (Viagra) and Taladafil (Cialis), PDE5 blockers that relax blood vessels and increase blood flow; and apomorphine, a dopamine agonist that amplifies mental arousal 
• 😌 Are discreet and easy to use
• 🕒 Work quickly and last 36 hrs+ for spontaneous sex

Now, let’s see how Rugiet, Ro, Hims, and BlueChew ED treatments compare.

Best Formulation: Rugiet Ready

All four treatments include sildenafil and tadalafil - both increase physical arousal, and combine for fast onset and extended duration. Only Rugiet also boosts mental arousal via apomorphine, proven to increase erection frequency by 103% in clinical studies.² This dual mechanism treats both the physical and mental aspects of ED.

“Rugiet boosts physical arousal and improves mental arousal, mood, and sensation,” says Dr. Woodward, while the other three “do not contain ingredients to increase arousal or make sex more pleasurable.” 

Note that Hims Hard Mints includes vitamin B12, marketed for “extra support.” However, clinical studies have found no correlation between B12 and improved erectile function.³

Rugiet’s inclusion of apomorphine makes it the only option that supports both body and brain.

Fastest & Most Effective: Rugiet Ready

Speed matters in ED treatment. Rugiet and Ro Sparks take just 15 minutes to kick in. Hims and BlueChew take 30-60 minutes. All four options offer up to 36 hours of effectiveness once active.

But RJ found that Rugiet felt “more complete” - within 15 minutes, he felt “relaxed and ready,” which translated into “more confident and satisfying sex.” The others did not help him “get in the mood.” 

Bottom line: Rugiet worked the fastest and was the most effective overall.

Most Convenient & Discreet: Rugiet Ready

Both Rugiet and Ro Sparks are sublingual (under the tongue); Rugiet is mint-flavored and dissolves in 5 minutes. Ro Sparks is bitter and takes longer to dissolve.

Hims and BlueChew are chewable, meaning less discreet, and medicinal-tasting.

RJ experienced no side effects during testing. Sildenafil and tadalafil - present in all 4 - have very low rates of mild side effects (think flushing and indigestion).^4,5 Apomorphine is also well-tolerated and has only mild side effects in a small percentage of users.⁶

Best Value: Tie Between Rugiet & Hims

Here’s how the brands compare on cost per dose:

• Hims Hard Mints: $7.50
• Rugiet Ready: $10
• BlueChew Max Combo: $10
• Ro Sparks: $12

While Hims is the cheapest, Rugiet offers more value with faster onset, plus mental & physical support.

Best Overall ED Treatment: Rugiet Ready

Rugiet is our top pick. It works fast, supports both physical and mental arousal, and is discreet and easy to take.

Dr. Woodward, our expert in men’s health, agrees: “I recommend Rugiet Ready. It’s an effective ED treatment that supports both sexual arousal and performance.” 

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References

1. Journal of Urology
2. Urologia Internationalis
3. Andrology
4. Urology
5. National Library of Medicine
6. Urologia Internationalis