Article Navigation
Journal Article
Get access
, Daniela Orozco Rendon, BS Baylor College of Medicine , The Scott Department of Urology, Houston, TX , United States Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Gal Saffati, MD Baylor College of Medicine , The Scott Department of Urology, Houston, TX , United States Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Christine Whitehead, BSN, RN Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey , Basking Ridge, NJ , United States Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Caroline Zuckerman, BS, RN Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey , Basking Ridge, NJ , United States Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Amy Hom, BS Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey , Basking Ridge, NJ , United States Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Riley Daily, MS FirmTech, Inc. , Bozeman, MT , United States Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Mohit Khera, MD, MPH, MBA Baylor College of Medicine , The Scott Department of Urology, Houston, TX , United States Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Philip J Cheng, MD Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey , Basking Ridge, NJ , United States Corresponding author: Department of Urology, Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey, NJ 07920, United States. Email: philipj.cheng@gmail.com Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3435-6510 The Journal of Sexual Medicine, qdae151, https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdae151
Published:
14 November 2024
Article history
Received:
17 April 2024
Revision received:
07 October 2024
Accepted:
23 October 2024
Published:
14 November 2024
- Views
- Article contents
- Figures & tables
- Video
- Audio
- Supplementary Data
-
Cite
Cite
Daniela Orozco Rendon, Gal Saffati, Christine Whitehead, Caroline Zuckerman, Amy Hom, Riley Daily, Mohit Khera, Philip J Cheng, Penile constriction devices: a randomized survey study to compare preferences between two medical-grade devices, The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2024;, qdae151, https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdae151
Close
Search
Close
Search
Advanced Search
Search Menu
Abstract
Background
Penile constriction devices offer a noninvasive approach to enhance the sexual experience and as the variety of penile constriction devices increases, it is crucial to assess patient preferences and device effectiveness to provide insights into their clinical utility.
Aim
We aimed to compare the preferences for and effectiveness of two medical-grade penile constriction devices: Eddie by Giddy and FirmTech.
Methods
Between May and July of 2023, males were recruited via social media and prospectively enrolled into an Institutional Review Board-approved, randomized, questionnaire-based study. Upon enrollment, the participants completed the Sexual Health Inventory for Men and Androgen Deficiency in Aging Males questionnaires. Participants were randomized to which device they received first. They used the device twice either during masturbation or intercourse in a two-week timeframe. Once utilized, the participants completed a 17-question, Likert scale, device satisfaction questionnaire, in which lower numbers indicated positive responses. The process was repeated with the second device. T-test and Chi-Square Analysis were run for statistical analysis.
Outcomes
The primary outcomes of this study were patient-reported device satisfaction and efficacy and the secondary outcome was the device preference for patients with and without erectile dysfunction.
Results
Fifty men were enrolled and 49 completed the study. The average age was 40years old. Of the participants, 80% recommend the FirmTech device compared to 53% who recommend the Eddie by Giddy device (P= 0.0026). The FirmTech device was overall easier to put on both flaccid and erect (P= 0.0308 and 0.0002), was more comfortable, had better stretch, and was easier to adjust (P= 0.087, <0.0001, and 0.0119, respectively). The FirmTech device had a better overall impression amongst the participants (P= 0.0249). Eddie by Giddy was felt to improve erectile firmness more in those with ED than in those without (P = 0.0178).
Clinical Implications
This study adds to the current literature on penile constriction devices that better guide providers as they counsel patients on these devices to enhance sexual function.
Strengths and Limitations
The strength of this study is that this is a prospective randomized crossover study. The limitations of this study are that this is a single center study based on patient reported outcomes.
Conclusion
The FirmTech device performed better than the Eddie by Giddy with respect to overall impression of the device, likelihood of using the device in the future, and recommending the device to a friend, while the Eddie by Giddy device performed better at improving erectile firmness.
Clinical Trial Registration Number
NCT05853822.
erectile dysfunction, sex tools, penile constriction device, patient satisfaction
© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of The International Society for Sexual Medicine. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com
This article is published and distributed under the terms of the Oxford University Press, Standard Journals Publication Model (https://academic.oup.com/pages/standard-publication-reuse-rights)
Issue Section:
Erectile Function
You do not currently have access to this article.
Download all slides
Sign in
Get help with access
-
International Society for Sexual Medicine members
Personal account
- Sign in with email/username & password
- Get email alerts
- Save searches
- Purchase content
- Activate your purchase/trial code
- Add your ORCID iD
Sign in Register
Institutional access
- Sign in with a library card
- Sign in with username/password
- Recommend to your librarian
Sign in through your institution
Sign in through your institution
Institutional account management
Sign in as administrator
Get help with access
Institutional access
Access to content on Oxford Academic is often provided through institutional subscriptions and purchases. If you are a member of an institution with an active account, you may be able to access content in one of the following ways:
IP based access
Typically, access is provided across an institutional network to a range of IP addresses. This authentication occurs automatically, and it is not possible to sign out of an IP authenticated account.
Sign in through your institution
Choose this option to get remote access when outside your institution. Shibboleth/Open Athens technology is used to provide single sign-on between your institution’s website and Oxford Academic.
- Click Sign in through your institution.
- Select your institution from the list provided, which will take you to your institution's website to sign in.
- When on the institution site, please use the credentials provided by your institution. Do not use an Oxford Academic personal account.
- Following successful sign in, you will be returned to Oxford Academic.
If your institution is not listed or you cannot sign in to your institution’s website, please contact your librarian or administrator.
Sign in with a library card
Enter your library card number to sign in. If you cannot sign in, please contact your librarian.
Society Members
Society member access to a journal is achieved in one of the following ways:
Sign in through society site
Many societies offer single sign-on between the society website and Oxford Academic. If you see ‘Sign in through society site’ in the sign in pane within a journal:
- Click Sign in through society site.
- When on the society site, please use the credentials provided by that society. Do not use an Oxford Academic personal account.
- Following successful sign in, you will be returned to Oxford Academic.
If you do not have a society account or have forgotten your username or password, please contact your society.
Sign in using a personal account
Some societies use Oxford Academic personal accounts to provide access to their members. See below.
Personal account
A personal account can be used to get email alerts, save searches, purchase content, and activate subscriptions.
Some societies use Oxford Academic personal accounts to provide access to their members.
Viewing your signed in accounts
Click the account icon in the top right to:
- View your signed in personal account and access account management features.
- View the institutional accounts that are providing access.
Signed in but can't access content
Oxford Academic is home to a wide variety of products. The institutional subscription may not cover the content that you are trying to access. If you believe you should have access to that content, please contact your librarian.
Institutional account management
For librarians and administrators, your personal account also provides access to institutional account management. Here you will find options to view and activate subscriptions, manage institutional settings and access options, access usage statistics, and more.
Purchase
Subscription prices and ordering for this journal
Purchasing options for books and journals across Oxford Academic
Short-term Access
To purchase short-term access, please sign in to your personal account above.
Don't already have a personal account? Register
Penile constriction devices: a randomized survey study to compare preferences between two medical-grade devices - 24 Hours access
EUR €39.00
GBP £34.00
USD $42.00
Rental
This article is also available for rental through DeepDyve.
Advertisement
Citations
Views
41
Altmetric
More metrics information
Metrics
Total Views 41
29 Pageviews
12 PDF Downloads
Since 11/1/2024
| Month: | Total Views: |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 41 |
Citations
Powered by Dimensions
Altmetrics
Email alerts
Article activity alert
Advance article alerts
New issue alert
Receive exclusive offers and updates from Oxford Academic
Related articles in
- Google Scholar
Citing articles via
Google Scholar
-
Latest
-
Most Read
-
Most Cited
More from Oxford Academic
Medicine and Health
Books
Journals
Advertisement
