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How Is An Erection Sleep Test Conducted?
An erection self-test is a method to determines a man's ability or inability to achieve an erection during sleep.
Alternative Names
Nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) stamp test; Nighttime penile tape test
How the test is performed
A strip of four to six postage stamps (any kind) is used for each test. The test needs to be done for 3 nights. The man needs to wear brief-type undershorts that have a fly. Place the
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