Who We Are

Promescent provides everything you need for sexual wellness. Our goal is to help you and your partner achieve satisfaction in the bedroom.


We’ve created a space for people to feel comfortable addressing their sexual issues. Here, there’s no shame in acknowledging your problem, and getting what you need to fix it.


Whether you have erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, or any other issue, we have solutions that can help.

History

Promescent was created in 2008 by Dr. Ronald F. Gilbert, the former chief of the Department of Urology at Hoag Hospital. We began as a brand for male genital desensitizers, with our well-known product, Promescent Delay Spray.


Today, we now offer various sexual wellness products such as lubricants, condoms, and female arousal gels.

How many people have tried Promescent

Since launching in 2008, over 500,000 men have tried Promescent Delay Spray. The product’s received multiple positive reviews and has been a #1 best seller on Amazon for sexual enhancers.

Physician trusted and recommended

Over 2200 physicians have recommended Promescent Delay Spray because of its effectiveness in bridging the orgasm gap between men and women.

What We Do

We believe sex should be

<p>Pleasurable</p>

Pleasurable

We make sure you and your partner have the tools available to have great sex. Close the Orgasm Gap and make sure you and your partner are enjoying every moment intimacy brings.

<p>Stress Free</p>

Stress Free

Sex is an integral part of any romantic relationship. We make sure you’re all set for a romantic and invigorating time with safe and simple to use sexual enhancers.

<p>Empowering</p>

Empowering

We want you and your partner to be feeling confident going into the bedroom for whatever the sheets throw at you. Whether it’s with the use of a Promescent® product or through our educational blog series, we’re happy to help in any way possible. 

<p>Discreet</p>

Discreet

All packaging you receive is completely non-branded ensuring your utmost privacy when the package arrives at home, at work or anywhere life takes you.

<p>Safe</p>

Safe

Safety is priority #1. Our facilities are independently reviewed on a consistent basis to ensure cGMP standards and FDA approval. Most items are made here in the USA to ensure quality and safety.

Our Founder

Promescent

Dr. Ronald Gilbert

Dr. Ronald Gilbert, the founder of Absorption Pharmaceuticals (Promescent), started the company in 2008. Inspired by the lack of viable options on the market to treat premature ejaculation effectively, he worked with some of the best urological experts in the industry to develop Promescent Delay Spray. This revolutionary spray has been clinically proven safe and effective in treating premature ejaculation.

Our CEO

Promescent

Jeff Abraham

Jeff Abraham is the CEO of Absorption Pharmaceuticals. He took over the company in 2012 following the tragic death of his long-time friend, the founder of Absorption Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Ronald Gilbert. Having come out of retirement to assume his current position as CEO of the company, he has focused tirelessly on building the company into what it is today. Now, Promescent is one of the leading producers of sexual wellness products.

Medical Advisory Team

Dr. Laurence Levine

Professional experience

Dr. Laurence Levine M.D. is a Professor of Urology and is in practice seeing patients and performing clinical research at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He has focused his practice on Male Sexual Health for the past 25 years and was President of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America. Dr. Levine is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine where he received his M.D and completed his training at the Harvard Program in Urology.

Dr. Jed Kaminetsky

Professional experience

Dr. Jed Kaminetsky M.D. is an American Board Certified Urologist and earned his Medical Degree at New York University. In his tenure he became a member of the American Urological Association and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Kaminetsky pioneered the minimally invasive Rezum BPH treatment and is an expert in male and female dysfunction. He has participated in close to 100 clinical trials and has been in involved in development of most available drugs in men’s health and sexual health.

Dr. Rachel Rubin

Professional experience

Dr. Rachel S. Rubin is a board certified Urologist with fellowship training in sexual medicine. She is an assistant clinical professor in Urology at Georgetown University and practices at IntimMedicine Specialists in Washington DC. Dr. Rubin provides comprehensive sexual medicine care to all genders. She treats issues such as pelvic pain, menopause, erectile dysfunction, and low libido. Dr. Rubin is currently the education chair for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and an associate editor for the journal Sexual Medicine Reviews. Dr. Rubin has fellowship designation from both ISSWSH and the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA). 

Dr. Faysal Yafi

Professional experience

Dr. Yafi is Associate Professor of Urology, Chief of Men’s Health and Reconstructive Urology, Director of Men’s Health and Newport Urology at the University of California, Irvine. His practice specializes in men’s health, erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, Peyronie’s disease, prosthetic surgery, male voiding dysfunction and male infertility. Dr. Yafi has over 150 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. He is the current Chair of the SMSNA scientific committee and co-Chair of the ISSM Consultations and Guidelines committee. Dr. Yafi earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut, then completed his internship in General Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, his residency in Urology at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec and his fellowship in Andrology, Sexual Medicine and Prosthetic Urology at Tulane University.

Dr. Wayne Hellstrom

Professional experience

Dr. Wayne Hellstrom is a board-certified Professor of Urology and Chief, Section of Andrology at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He works as a urologist at Tulane University, University Medical Center, and the Veterans Administration Medical Center in New Orleans. Wayne received his MD from McGill Medical School followed by a residency there in General Surgery. He completed a residency in Urology at UC San Francisco, and an AUA scholar-funded fellowship in Andrology at the UC Davis. Dr. Hellstrom is the past President of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America and the International Society of Sexual Medicine. He has authored or coauthored over 100 book chapters and more than 500 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.

Medical Review Team

Dr. Justin Lehmiller

Professional experience

Dr. Justin Lehmiller is a social psychologist and Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute. He is author of the blog Sex and Psychology and the popular book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life. He is also a prolific researcher who has published more than 50 academic works, including a textbook titled The Psychology of Human Sexuality that is used in college classrooms around the world.

Dr. Laura Berman

Professional experience

Dr. Laura Berman PhD is an acclaimed relationship expert, award-winning radio host on her show 'Uncovered Radio' and a NY Times best-selling author. Dr. Berman has a doctorate from New York University with an emphasis on human sexuality. She is also a member of AASECT, SSSS, the International Society for the study of Women's Sexual Health and the American Urologic Society.

Dr. Scott Zeitlin

Dr. Scott Zeitlin M.D. earned his Medical Doctorate at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and has been practicing Urology in California for more than 21 years. In his tenure he has been named 'Top Doctor' by Los Angeles Magazine and has been selected as a 'Super Doctor' for 10 consecutive years. Dr. Zeitlin is also a Clinical Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Dr. Merrill Matschke

Dr. Merrill Matschke M.D. is an American Board Certified Urologist and earned his Doctorate at Northwestern University Medical School with a focus on Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. He practices at the Aurora Health Center in Kenosha, WI and has over 15+ years of hands on experience with all types of sexual dysfunctions.

Dr. Robert Valenzuela

Professional experience

Dr. Robert J Valenzuela, MD serves as a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology and is the Director of Penile Prosthesis Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. He specializes in male sexual dysfunctions and practices at Washington Heights Urology in New York. He founded and is President of the Northeast Mission of Hope, an organization which provides free surgical care to those in need around the globe.

Dr. Alec Koo

Professional experience

Dr. Alec S Koo MD is a Urologist practicing in Southern California. He received his Bachelor's Degree and Medical Degree at UCLA. He has had an active presence in the clinical trial space. Dr. Koo is also a recognized expert in health policy. He was formerly on the Board of Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA) and as well as serving as managing partner of Skyline Urology.

Dr. Megan Fleming

Professional experience

Megan Fleming, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and internationally recognized sex and relationship therapist. A certified diplomate in sex therapy through AASECT and IMAGO couples therapy; she’s also a clinical instructor at Weil Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital. She is the founder and former director of the Sexual Health & Rehabilitation Program at Beth Israel Medical Center. In private practice, Dr. Fleming has 20+ years of experience working with individuals and couples to break through what’s holding them back. A frequent media contributor, Dr. Megan is known for her practical advice and easy-to-follow guidance.

Dr. Jordan Soper

Professional experience

Dr. Jordan Soper is a Licensed Psychologist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Owner of The Center for Sexual Health and Wellness in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Soper’s areas of expertise include evidence-based treatment for sexual health and functioning disorders, anxiety, and trauma with diverse populations including military/Veterans, first responders, police officers, members of the LGBTQ+ community, young professionals, students, therapists, sexual assault survivors, and members of the BDSM/Kink/Fetish community. She is passionate about education, advocacy, and using humor to decrease shame and stigma around mental and sexual health concerns.

Sex Expert Review Team

Lexi Sylver

Professional experience

Lexi Sylver is the Montreal-based erotica author of "Mating Season" and "All the Queen’s Men". She is also the producer and host of "Cocktails and Erotic Tales" as well as her "Swinging 101" webinar series. As an entrepreneur, advocate, educator, podcaster, public speaker and coach for ethical non-monogamy and sexual empowerment, she regularly contributes articles about sexuality and relationships to ASN Lifestyle Magazine, SDC.com and her personal blog, among other places. Her mission is to promote empowerment and education by guiding you to shamelessly explore your sexuality. 

Starielle Hope

Professional experience

Starielle is a Sex, Relationship & Intimacy Coach who specializes in working with men and couples. She has a decade of experience studying relationships, sexuality, evolutionary psychology, communication techniques, masculine/feminine energy dynamics & tantra and is trained in the Somatica Method. She holistically teaches skills for deeper intimacy by addressing the emotional, physical, sexual, and spiritual planes to empower individuals and couples to experience new depths of connection in their romantic relationships and broader communities.

Zachary Zane

Professional experience

Zachary Zane is a Brooklyn-based columnist, sex expert, and activist whose work focuses on sexuality, lifestyle, culture, and the LGBTQ community. He currently has a sex advice column at Men's Health titled "Sexplain It" and a relationship column at Queer Majority titled "Zach and the City." His work has been published in Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, GQ, Playboy, Slate, NBC, Cosmo, and many others. He also has a weekly newsletter, BOYSLUT, where he writes erotic essays detailing his wildest and raunchiest personal sex stories.

Erica Suarez-Hillingdon

Professional experience

Erica Suarez-Hillingdon is a sex therapist and expert on everything related to tantra, tantric sex, and tantric massage. She is the editor at Karma Tantric, London’s premier tantric massage agency and writes about how tantra can help men, women, and couples improve their sex lives.

Gabrielle Kassel

Gabrielle Kassel (she/her) is a queer-inclusive, health-informed, pleasure-inclusive, sex-positive journalist and educator whose work reflects the intersections of LGBTQ+ issues, sexual health, wellness, and pleasure. She is also the co-host of Bad in Bed a queer sex education podcast featuring the queer sex education you never got, but always deserved. 

Mark Goldberg

Professional experience

Mark Goldberg, LCMFT, CST, is a certified sex therapist and founder of the Erectile Dysfunction Radio Podcast and ErectionIQ.com. These resources educate and empower men to overcome sexual dysfunction, improve confidence, and enhance satisfaction in their relationships. Mark provides therapy to help people better understand and express their feelings, address depression and anxiety, and improve their relationships. Through his practice, the Center for Intimacy, Connection, and Change, Mark is passionate about helping couples deal with these issues so they can live their best lives and make the changes they want.

Allana Pratt

Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt is a go-to authority for those who have suffered heartbreak and are ready to live unapologetically and attract an open-hearted, ideal relationship. A certified coach with nearly 5 million viewers on YouTube, Allana offers coaching programs for singles and couples to help her clients develop a healthy, intimate relationship with themselves first, which naturally attracts and enhances their ideal partnerships.

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