How you can prepare and perform an erection self-test

According to healthline, a genital stretching self-test is a procedure a man can do by himself to determine if the cause of his erectile dysfunction (ED) is physical or psychological.

It’s also known as the nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) stamp test….CONTINUE READING

How to prepare for a genital stretching self-test

You’ll need to buy four to six postage stamps. The denomination of the stamps doesn’t matter, but they should have dry glue on the back.

Stamps are the most convenient option, but there are other alternatives. If you don’t have stamps, you can use a strip of paper. The strip of paper should be 1 inch wide and long enough to go around the genital with a little overlap. The paper can be secured with a 1-inch piece of tape.

Abstain from alcohol or any chemical sleep aids for two nights before the test. These can prevent genital stretching. You should also avoid caffeine to make sure you have a good night’s sleep.

How a genital stretching self-test is performed

Steps

Change into briefs or boxer brief underwear before you go to bed. Take enough stamps to circle the shaft of your genital.

Pull your flaccid genital through the fly in your underwear. Moisten one of the stamps on the roll and wrap the stamps around your genital. Overlap the stamps in the roll to ensure they’ll stay securely in place. It should be snug enough so the stamps break apart if you have a stretched genital. Place your genital back inside your shorts and go to bed.

For best results, sleep on your back so the stamps aren’t disturbed by your movement.

Do this three nights in a row….CONTINUE READING