Zapping penis with ‘magic wand’ could beat erectile dysfunction in just 15 minutes

A "magic wand" is giving men their erections back with treatment sessions of just 15 minutes, experts say.

The device for erectile dysfunction (ED) gives out shockwaves that help blood flow to the penis, while also repairing damaged tissue.

It's a relatively new way of tackling the common problem, adding to various pills, hacks and tech.

A clinic in Surrey, Kingston, is finding huge success with shockwave therapy, which usually requires around six sessions for six weeks.

Dr Peter Holy said: "Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that can be done in just 15 minutes and without anaesthesia.

"It has proven to be an effective procedure for our patients who suffer from erectile dysfunction.

"But shockwave therapy has also got a huge range of other benefits too.

"Other conditions that can be treated by shockwave therapy are chronic pelvic pain conditions, chronic prostatitis and penile pain.”

Shockwave therapy is best for patients who have vascular ED, when blood flow to the penis is restricted.

This could be due to atherosclerosis - when the arteries become clogged or narrowed, often due to conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and obesity.

After applying a numbing gel, sound waves of a high-frequency are applied to the penis through a wand which strengthens blood vessels.

The pulses stimulate the growth of new blood vessels while also breaking down plaque built-up in existing vessels. 

According to Men’s Health Clinic, 50 per cent of men with mild to severe ED could benefit from it.

It claims after six sessions, 50 to 80 per cent of patients will report an improvement in their erections.