HIMS Review: Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Without the Doctor Visit?
By Healthnews · published · 6:26 · 36K views when we checked · Creator: Steven
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What this video covers
This is a 6 minute 26 second video from the Healthnews channel, published on 7 April 2025 and listed under Hims. Healthnews is an independent health education channel, not Hims itself, so this is not the company's own video. According to its description, the presenter, named as Steven, reviews the Hims erectile dysfunction offering. The creator frames it around men who put off seeking care because of stigma, inconvenience, or not knowing where to start, and asks whether the Hims telehealth service is a safe and effective option.
The chapters show how the video is organized. It opens with a short introduction, then covers the causes of erectile dysfunction, then how ED medications work. The description names sildenafil and tadalafil, and the hashtags also point to Viagra and Cialis. A chapter on side effects follows. The longest section, from 3:26 to 5:32, covers how to get treatment. The video closes with a chapter asking whether Hims is a good option. The metadata does not say what conclusion the creator reaches, so check the final chapter if you want that.
The description contains tracked links to Hims, and the creator states that some links may be affiliate links, meaning Healthnews may earn a commission if you buy through them. It also says the content is general education and not a substitute for advice from a licensed medical professional.
Our summary, written from the video's title, description and chapters (description and chapters), checked 2026-10-31. It reports what the creator presents; it is not medical advice, and the creator's experience may not match yours.
Chapters
- 0:23The chapter titled ED causes covers what lies behind erectile dysfunction.
- 1:53This chapter explains how ED medications work, with sildenafil and tadalafil named in the description.
- 2:43This chapter covers the side effects of ED medications.
- 3:26The longest chapter covers how to get ED treatment, and the description ties it to the Hims telehealth service.
- 5:32The closing chapter asks whether Hims is a good option for ED treatment.
What it costs today
- FDA warning letter on record
- FDA-approved and compounded
- All 50 states
Which programs let you message a clinician
From each program's own page, read 2026-10-31. "Not found" means we found no statement either way.
| Program | Message a clinician | Cost | From | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keeps | YesThe plan lists 24/7 messaging access with a licensed medical provider among what you get.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $14/mo | Visit |
| Ro | YesFree, unlimited follow-up messaging with a Ro-affiliated provider after you start treatment.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $16/mo | Visit |
| Strut Health | YesFree, unlimited follow-ups with a healthcare provider, who you can message from your account.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $16/mo | Visit |
| GoodRx Care | YesYou message your provider from the treatment subscription dashboard; a dose change or a long gap may require a new paid telehealth visit, and no messaging price is stated.source, 2026-10-31 | Not stated | $16/mo | Visit |
| Rex MD | YesFollow-ups are free once treatment starts; you message your assigned provider through the member portal any time.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $18/mo | Visit |
| Happy Head | YesUnlimited dermatologist support to adjust treatment; the page calls it support rather than messaging and states no price for it.source, 2026-10-31 | Not stated | $18/mo | Visit |
| Tuyo Health | YesMonthly follow-ups are included and your doctor stays available to check in; the FAQ adds messaging with your provider on a secure platform.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $18/mo | Visit |
| BlueChew | YesYou can message the BlueChew medical team through your account; the page does not say whether it costs anything.source, 2026-10-31 | Not stated | $20/mo | Visit |
| Hims | YesYou can message a provider with questions at any time, for free.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $22/mo | Visit |
| Maximus | YesEvery protocol includes 24/7 messaging with your care team at no additional cost.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $24.99/mo | Visit |
| Henry Meds | YesYou and your provider exchange messages in a secure patient portal, and ongoing care is part of the plan price.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $50/mo | Visit |
| MangoRx | YesUnlimited access to licensed providers for any concerns, with ongoing provider support listed in the monthly plan; the page does not name the channel.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $59/mo | Visit |
| Rugiet | YesYou can message your doctor anytime in the portal, and unlimited follow-ups with your doctor are included in the price.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $99/mo | Visit |
| Brightmeds | YesA licensed doctor is one message away for your whole treatment, at no extra cost.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $191/mo | Visit |
| Lemonaid Health | YesMessaging with clinical providers is included (stated on the oral minoxidil hair loss page; the ED page does not mention it).source, 2026-10-31 | Included | See review | Visit |
| PeterMD | YesUnlimited free consultations and 24/7 access to your medical team; the page says access and consults, not messaging by name.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | See review | Visit |
| Hone Health | YesUnlimited messaging with your care team, plus a clinician meeting every 3 months, as part of the membership.source, 2026-10-31 | Included in the paid Hone membership | See review | Visit |
| Male Excel | YesThe Medical Membership required for HRT gives unlimited access to medical providers for health questions.source, 2026-10-31 | Part of the required Medical Membership (price not stated on the page) | See review | Visit |
| DudeMeds | Not foundNo statement found on the site about messaging a clinician after starting treatment. | Not stated | See review | Visit |
| Taurus Meds | Not foundThe site says it offers online access to licensed clinicians who adjust dosages, but never says you can message one. | Not stated | See review | Visit |
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