Honey Pack for Men: Does It Help You Last Longer?

Honey-based supplements may seem like a new trend, but this sweet substance has a long history of treating sexual health issues, including erectile dysfunction. Does modern science support any of this?

Unfortunately, there’s not enough evidence showing that honey can help improve your sexual function. Despite the hype around products like Royal Honey VIP or honey packs for men, there are some safety issues you should know about before using them to last longer in bed.

If you’re dealing with erectile dysfunction (ED) or premature ejaculation (PE), there are many actions you can take to improve your erections and sexual stamina. They include things like using medication, making lifestyle changes, and, yes, even adding certain foods to your diet.

But should honey be one of them?

Keep reading to find out.

Before exploring  honey's potential health benefits for men, let’s talk honey packs. No, we’re not referring to those little sachets of sweetness you might drizzle into your tea. 

A honey pack for men is a sexual enhancement product that claims to boost libido, stamina, and more. Other popular names for these types of products or the products themselves include:

• Royal honey for men

• Royal jelly for men

• X Rated Honey for Men

• Honey packets for men

Fans of honey packs say these products can improve erections, boost libido, increase stamina, and help you last longer in bed. These anecdotal claims are valid for many men who’ve used products like X Rated Honey for Men, but probably not because of the honey itself. The product likely helped with erections because it was hiding something: unlisted ED meds.

According to a notice by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a lab analysis of X Rated Honey for Men showed that product samples contained tadalafil, the active ingredient in the FDA-approved prescription drug Cialis®. While this drug is highly effective for ED, and is sometimes used to treat PE, tadalafil should only be taken under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider.

Taking over-the-counter products like honey packs containing tadalafil could be dangerous for some users. For example, those taking nitrates for high cholesterol or heart disease may experience low blood pressure if they mix these drugs. These risks are why prescription drugs like Cialis are regulated in the first place.

The FDA released a similar notice about the product Kingdom Honey Royal Honey VIP. Like X Rated Honey for Men, this dietary supplement also contained an ED med: sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra®. Again, this is another drug that should only be taken if prescribed by your provider. Not only can it interact with other medications, but its quality or dosage cannot be verified if unlisted.

So, you now know that you probably shouldn’t use honey packs to improve your sex life. But what about the food? Does this natural sweetener really make you last longer in bed?

It’s possible, but not directly. There’s not enough research on honey’s sexual benefits, but it’s still a good addition to your diet. Honey may even help improve ED or PE by how it affects your overall health.

Keep reading to learn about possible honey benefits sexually.

While the answer to “Does a teaspoon of honey make you last longer?” is unclear, this natural sweetener still has health benefits.

Honey is a syrupy liquid that honeybees make from plant nectar. As you’re well aware, it’s used in many foods and recipes. According to some historical evidence, humans have used honey for over 8,000 years.

Nutritionally speaking, 100 grams of honey is a carbohydrate:

• 304 calories

• 0 grams fat

• 82 grams carbs

Honey also contains small amounts of calcium, potassium, magnesium, and other important nutrients. However, people typically don’t consume enough honey for it to be a significant dietary source of vitamins and minerals.

Raw honey naturally offers many healthful properties:

• Antibacterial action

• Wound-healing effects

• Dietary antioxidants

• Anti-inflammatory effects

A 2017 review on bee pollen found that bee propolis — a glue-like substance bees use to hold their hive together, which is found in raw honey — can offer anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer properties.

Antioxidant Properties

Many of honey’s health benefits are attributed to its antioxidant content.

High-quality honey — which is minimally processed, unheated, and fresh — contains important bioactive plant compounds and antioxidants, such as flavonoids and phenolic acids.

Antioxidants help neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS) in your body, which can build up in cells and cause damage. This damage can contribute to conditions like premature aging, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

Diabetes and heart disease are two health conditions that can cause erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction is when a penile erection isn’t firm enough for sex. Symptoms of erectile dysfunction can also include difficulty maintaining an erection, loss of interest in sex, painful penile erections, or more.

Honey may offer some slight benefits over regular sugar when it comes to managing blood sugar levels.

Although honey raises your blood sugar level just like other types of sugar and is essentially pure sugar, its antioxidants may help protect against metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.

Researchers have found that honey may increase adiponectin levels, a hormone that reduces inflammation and improves blood sugar regulation.

But while honey may be better for those with diabetes, it should still be consumed in moderation due to its high sugar content.

May Improve Heart Health

Consuming honey may help your heart.

A review of honey and its effects on cardiovascular disease found that it may help lower blood pressure, improve blood fat levels, regulate heartbeat, and prevent the death of healthy cells — all factors that can improve your heart function and health.

Still, there haven’t been any long-term studies on the effects of honey on blood pressure and heart health.

Antibacterial Properties

Honey is a natural antibacterial and antimicrobial agent. It contains hydrogen peroxide and glucose oxidase and has a low pH level that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi.

Research has shown that manuka honey — a type of raw honey — can kill common pathogens:

• Escherichia coli or E. coli, a bacteria that causes food poisoning and wound infections

• Staphylococcus aureus or S. aureus, a microbe that causes skin infections

• Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori, a bacteria that causes stomach ulcers and chronic gastritis

So, do honey packs make you last longer? In some cases, it’s possible, but it’s not safe or recommended. When it comes to regular honey, there’s a lack of research on the effects of honey on sexual stamina.

But there are other health benefits of honey, such as improved heart health, antioxidant content, antibacterial properties, and possibly improved blood sugar — all of which can help you in the bedroom in the long term.

Consuming honey for erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation may not be the best option. Instead, talk to a healthcare provider to discuss your symptoms and explore sexual health solutions like ED medication or PE treatments.

Want to learn more about the link between nutrition and sexual health? Check out our guides Best and Worst Foods for ED and Which Foods Cause Premature Ejaculation.