Have been using on and off some oral iodine drops all over penis and glans and perenium for a couple of weeks now. I think it is having some positive effect but I have lot of other things going on at the same time so not really a scientific trial.
I have lots of scar tissue on my frenulum and for the past two weeks have been nursing a tear at this point. Have been alternating iodine drops with aloe vera (direct from a pot - plant we have growing.
The iodine seems to help somewhat with circulation as it felt as though some scar tissue deep in the glans let go and erections have improved. Also - sensitivity in the area where the frenulum attached to the glans is coming back - previously was quite -desensitized - probably because we have been averaging sex 2-3 times a day for the last several months and I’m just plain worn out.
The aloe seems to soften the scar tissue and help healing of the tear in the frenulum. It is now about 95% healed without having to take a break from sex. Just need to remember to rinse it off before sex as it tastes bitter.
I should state that I have also been doing lots of things regarding diet and exercise to boost testosterone levels as I was beginning to have ED problems. This is something the older guys will need to pay attention to as we supposedly drop testosterone levels at the rate of 1% per year beginning in our 20s. That’s 10% per decade. Iodine is a very important part of the HPA axis and hormone production and regulation.
I intend at some point to get the good nascent iodine (currently just have potassium iodide oral drops) and DSMO and give that a go - not just for penis but for heaps of scar tissue around arthritis knees.
Anyway, main thing to take out of this unscientific anecdotal post is that although any improvements mentioned could be caused by several things - the return of sensitivity to the underside of my glans - I’m quite sure - is a result of the iodine. Actually - I’m more sensitive all over now and the iodine is the only thing applied everywhere whereas the aloe vera only gets applied to glans and frenulum. This is a huge benefit to me as it means it is much easier for my partner to get me erect and EQ is much improved.