Hims ED Review: Is it Right for You?

What is Hims?

Hims is a 100% online telehealth platform aimed at men (and some services for others) that makes it simpler to access care for issues like sexual health, hair-regrowth, weight loss, testosterone, skin care and mental health. On the site, you’ll see they list those categories explicitly. 

Why Choose Hims?

• Trusted by over 2 million subscribers.
• Free & discreet shipping on prescriptions.
• Affordable pricing, no hidden fees.*
• U.S.–based pharmacies & U.S.–sourced ingredients (for their formulations) with quality standards.
• All done online—no in-person visit required in many cases.

So if you’re looking for convenience, plus fairly broad access, Hims is a modern alternative to the traditional in-doctor-visit model.

How it works

Here’s a simplified breakdown of the process:

1. You fill out an online intake form: your symptoms, your medical history, etc.
2. A licensed provider (doctor, nurse-practitioner, etc) reviews your info. They determine whether you’re a good fit for treatment. If required by your state, you might schedule a video/phone visit; in other states it may be handled via chat.
3. If the provider agrees that treatment is appropriate, they write a prescription (if needed), and the medication is shipped to your door in discreet packaging via U.S-based pharmacy.
4. Ongoing support: Hims offers provider messaging, and you manage things via their app or platform.

Notably: They don’t require insurance. The pricing is transparent (visit + treatment + ongoing messaging all bundled) so you don’t have to deal with a separate insurance claim in many cases. They are also available in all 50 states.*

What kinds of Erectile Dysfunction treatments are offered?

Below is a practical comparison of the most common prescription ED medications Hims offers or discusses, including how quickly they tend to work and how long their effects last.

(Notes: onset/duration are averages from clinical data and Hims’ guides — individual responses vary. All PDE5 inhibitors require sexual stimulation to produce an erection; they are not aphrodisiacs.)

Quality & Safety Considerations

Since Hims is providing telehealth + prescriptions, it’s worth noting how they describe their quality and safety standards:

• The providers are licensed across all U.S. states and D.C. — physicians, nurse practitioners, dermatologists, psychiatrists, pharmacists.
• Their pharmacies are U.S.–based and regulated (503A pharmacies licensed by state boards that are regulated by the FDA).
• Ingredients: They say they source U.S. ingredients and verify that active ingredients comply with the standards set by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
• They also include detailed Important Safety Information for many of their treatments (e.g., hair-loss treatments involving topical finasteride + minoxidil, or antidepressant medications). For example: not for women or children, possible side-effects, handling instructions.

The Pros & Cons of Choosing Hims

Pros

• Convenience: No waiting rooms, fewer scheduling hassles, done from home.
• Discretion: Shipping is described as discreet. For issues like sexual health or hair loss, that might matter.
• Transparent pricing & no insurance requirement: For some people this simplifies things.*
• A broad menu of treatment areas under one roof: Instead of piecing together different specialists, Hims aims to cover multiple common male health concerns.
• Access: Available in all states & D.C., which means broad coverage.

Cons

• Telehealth has limits: Some conditions may require in-person exams, labs, or specialist care that goes beyond what can be evaluated virtually.
• Prescription only when appropriate: Hims states that the provider determines if treatment is right for you. It’s not automatic.
• Treatment results vary: For many treatments (hair regrowth, weight loss, sexual health), outcomes depend on many factors (lifestyle, underlying health, consistency). It's important to keep your expectations realistic.
• Safety and side effects: Even with the “online convenience” approach, medications carry risks. Hims includes safety information and it’s important to read and understand that information and discuss it with a provider (e.g., for hair loss treatment they note the product is “for men only” and should not be used by women or children).
• Not a substitute for emergency care: If you have a serious condition (e.g., chest pain, major depression, etc.), you should seek direct in-person care.
• Compounded products / off-label uses: Some treatments they mention are compounded (where the FDA may not have evaluated every formulation). They do disclose this.

Final thoughts

If you’re a guy (or someone supporting a guy) dealing with libido/erectile concerns and you value convenience and discretion, Hims is definitely worth a look.

That said, it’s still healthcare—so taking the step to fill out the intake form, review your health history, ask questions, check side-effects, and possibly continue lifestyle efforts (diet, exercise, sleep, etc) are all essential for best outcomes.

*Actual price to customer will depend on product and subscription plan purchased. Prescription products require an online consultation with a healthcare provider who will determine if a prescription is appropriate. Restrictions apply. See website for full details and important safety information.