Is the app really free?

Yes. Talking to the AI partner, the workouts, the log and the articles on treatments and diet are all free. The app shows ads, but never during a workout. A one-time purchase removes ads; there is no subscription.

Will this site or the Men's Core app cure ED or PE?

We can't promise a cure. Men's Core is a site and app for men dealing with ED or PE, built around methods that research has reported to help. In clinical trials, pelvic floor training and aerobic exercise have been linked to changes in erectile function and ejaculatory control, and we offer them as science-based training. Most of these studies are small, and the same results are not guaranteed for everyone. Men's Core is not a medical device or a substitute for medical care, so if symptoms continue, consider seeing a doctor as well.

How long until I notice a difference?

Most studies measured results after about 12 weeks (3 months). People vary a lot. If nothing has changed by then, or the problem keeps bothering you, talk to a urologist or your doctor.

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Kegel apps, online clinics or free training: how the options compare

Updated Oct 17, 20265 min readChordup editorial team

Written from peer-reviewed studies and guidance from medical institutions, listed at the end. Not reviewed by a doctor. Editorial policy

Men who want to last longer or get firmer erections usually end up choosing between three things: a paid Kegel app, an online clinic that can prescribe medication, or training on their own. Here is what each one costs, what you actually do, and when each one makes sense.

Key points

If you want medical help or medication, an online clinic or your own doctor is the right choice. If you want to train on your own first, you do not need a subscription: the pelvic floor, aerobic and strength routines studied in men are free to do, and the Men's Core app plans them for free.

The three options side by side

Subscription Kegel apps

Cost: Often a subscription: annual plans of about $50-75 on listings we checked
What you do: Pelvic floor exercises
Evidence shown: Varies; some quote results without a source
Best when: You want a guided pelvic floor routine only

Online clinics

Cost: A consultation plus medication, usually billed per order or monthly
What you do: A licensed clinician may prescribe medication
Evidence shown: Medical care, with prescribing information
Best when: You want medical help, or training is not enough

Men's Core

Cost: Free. An optional one-time purchase removes ads
What you do: Pelvic floor, aerobic and strength training in one plan
Evidence shown: Each routine names the study it comes from
Best when: You want to start on your own, for free, today

Prices change. Subscription prices are from two popular App Store listings we checked in October 2026 (see references). We do not rank apps.

When an online clinic is the better choice

Training is not a substitute for medical care. Talk to a doctor, online or in person, if any of these apply:

Erection problems started suddenly, or come with chest pain, shortness of breath or diabetes. ED can be an early sign of heart or blood vessel disease.
You have had prostate or pelvic surgery.
The problem has lasted months and is affecting your relationship or mood.
You have been training regularly for about 12 weeks and nothing has changed.

6 things to check before you download a Kegel app

Can you see the price before the quiz? Some apps ask many questions first and show the price only at the end, often after a free trial that turns into a yearly plan.
Does it name its sources? "Clinically proven" means little without the study. Look for the number of men, the length of training and the limits.
Does it avoid cure claims? An app that says it cures ED or PE is claiming more than the research shows.
Does it teach relaxing, not just squeezing? Guidance from Mayo Clinic and Memorial Sloan Kettering pairs every squeeze with a full relax.
Does it go beyond the pelvic floor? Studies on ED and PE also looked at aerobic exercise (around 150-160 minutes a week) and strength training.
Does it tell you when to see a doctor? A good app sends you to medical care when training is not the answer.

Try the free Kegel timerFinished reading? Give it one minute. Squeeze and relax 10 times in time with the moving diagram. No sign-up, no app.

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References

Kegel Men: Men's Health, App Store listing (in-app purchases), accessed October 2026. apps.apple.com/us/app/-/id1629602915 (accessed October 2026)
KegelUp: Men's Health App, App Store listing (in-app purchases), accessed October 2026. apps.apple.com/us/app/-/id6476565451 (accessed October 2026)
Mayo Clinic. Kegel exercises for men: Understand the benefits. www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/ke (accessed October 2026)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Pelvic Floor Muscle (Kegel) Exercises for Males. www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/pelvic-floor-mus (accessed October 2026)
Gerbild H, et al. Physical Activity to Improve Erectile Function: A Systematic Review of Intervention Studies. Sex Med. 2018;6(2):75-89. doaj.org/article/91eb296258654277ba5cb0268ced6754 (accessed October 2026)
Kilinc MF, et al. Impact of physical activity on patient self-reported outcomes of lifelong premature ejaculation patients: results of a prospective, randomised, sham-controlled trial. Andrologia. 2018;50(1):e12799. search.pedro.org.au/search-results/record-detail/52397 (accessed October 2026)