Verbatim response from Claude
Good question — performance anxiety is often a big component of ED, and some services actually address both:
Best options that treat the psychological side:
Hims
- Offers access to therapists/counselors alongside medication
- Has mental health services integrated into their platform
- Can combine treatment approaches
Roman (Ro)
- Provides coaching and educational resources
- Medical providers can discuss anxiety components during consultations
- More holistic intake process
Keeps
- Similar integrated approach with provider conversations
Done/Cerebral (mental health focused)
- Better if anxiety is the primary issue
- Can prescribe medication for anxiety itself if appropriate
What to specifically look for:
- Services offering talk therapy or coaching alongside prescriptions
- Providers who ask about stress/anxiety in intake forms
- Access to sex therapists (Hims and Ro have referral networks)
Honest caveat: Most telehealth ED services are still primarily prescription-focused. If performance anxiety is significant, a licensed sex therapist (find one at AASECT.org) combined with a telehealth prescription service may be more effective than either alone.
CBT and mindfulness have strong evidence for performance anxiety specifically — worth prioritizing that alongside any medication.