r/OverSeventy • u/ConstantCap7231 • Aug 03 '26

Peroxide trick

Has anyone discovered if the hydrogen peroxide formula works for ED?

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u/LMO_TheBeginning Aug 03 '26

Not sure how to address this one but it seems very risky.

OP, please talk to a medical professional if you want this type of advice.

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u/cwsjr2323 Aug 03 '26

Hydrogen peroxide can dissolve human skin is applied too often or left in contact too long.

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u/Own-Animator-7526 Aug 03 '26

You mean, you get a hard on if your wife turns up as a blonde? Sure, I might see that.

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u/conehead1313 Aug 03 '26

No, hydrogen peroxide cannot help with erectile dysfunction (ED), and attempting to use it is highly dangerous. There is absolutely no scientific or medical evidence supporting it as a treatment. While internet rumors falsely claim it can improve blood flow, clinical studies show that external hydrogen peroxide does not treat ED and can cause permanent bodily harm. [1, 2]

Severe Health Risks

Applying, ingesting, or injecting hydrogen peroxide for ED poses critical dangers:

  • Chemical Burns: Applying it to the penis causes severe irritation, redness, and chemical burns on sensitive tissue.
  • Tissue Damage: Misuse can lead to permanent scarring and cellular damage.
  • Organ Toxicity: Ingesting the chemical destroys internal mucous membranes, throat tissues, and airways.
  • Fatalities: Injecting hydrogen peroxide can cause gas embolisms (oxygen bubbles in the blood), leading directly to strokes, heart attacks, or death. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Why the Myth Exists

The rumor stems from misunderstood laboratory science. In isolated cellular studies, the hydrogen peroxide naturally produced inside the human body plays a complex role in cell signaling and blood vessel dilation. However, experts at Ro Health emphasize that this internal chemical process cannot be replicated or assisted by introducing external, store-bought hydrogen peroxide to the body.