Strut vs Mate

The better choice depends on your specific needs and priorities. Strut carries a 8.2/10 rating in our provider database and is listed as a fit for those seeking compound medications. Mate carries a 9.2/10 rating in our provider database and is listed as a fit for men specifically seeking pe treatment. Those scores are our own editorial ratings, not third-party review averages. Strut was founded in 2018 in Phoenix, AZ, while Mate was founded in 2020 in Austin, TX. Both are US telehealth platforms that connect you with licensed providers, and which one suits you is a question for that provider.

Pricing varies by treatment category. Strut starts at $35/month (range: $35-$85/month). Mate starts at $35/month (range: $35-$95/month). These are the rates last recorded in our provider database, so confirm the current price at checkout before you enroll. Strut lists free consultations. Mate lists free consultations. Strut lists free shipping. Mate lists free shipping. Strut and Mate list HSA and FSA payment options, though whether a given charge is eligible depends on your plan and on IRS rules for that expense.

Strut does not list health insurance as accepted, and operates on a cash-pay model with published pricing. Mate does not list insurance as accepted. Strut and Mate list HSA and FSA payment options; eligibility for any specific charge depends on your plan and IRS rules, so check with your plan administrator first. Coverage and pricing change, so confirm both with the platform and your insurer before you enroll.

Both are established US telehealth platforms. Strut was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. Mate was founded in 2020 in Austin, TX. Both state that they work with US-licensed providers and licensed pharmacies and that they operate under HIPAA. We do not independently audit provider credentials or pharmacy licensing, so if you want that confirmed, you can look up an individual prescriber through your state medical board and a pharmacy through your state board of pharmacy.

Strut offers asynchronous consultations (free). Mate provides asynchronous consultations (free). On both, you complete a health questionnaire online that a licensed provider reviews. Turnaround times vary by platform, by state, and by how busy the provider network is, and you can message your provider with follow-up questions through the platform.

Strut lists shipping within 5-7 business days with free standard shipping. Mate lists shipping within 3-5 business days with free standard shipping. Both describe discreet packaging, and medications ship from licensed pharmacies rather than from the platform itself. Actual delivery time depends on your state, the pharmacy, and whether your prescription needs follow-up.

Strut offers both subscription and one-time purchase options and lists cancellation at any time without a fee. Mate also uses a subscription model and lists no cancellation penalty. Cancellation terms are set by each platform and can change, so read the current terms before you enroll. As a general rule you need to cancel before your next billing date to avoid the following period's charge, and anything already shipped is still yours.

Strut lists Topical Delay Treatments, Compound PE Medications starting at $35/month. Mate lists Prescription PE Medication, Topical Treatments, Combination Therapy starting at $35/month. Common approaches are an SSRI such as sertraline, which is prescribed off-label for premature ejaculation and is not FDA-approved for that use, and topical numbing sprays or creams containing lidocaine or benzocaine. What you can compare here is price, format, and whether a prescription is involved. Which approach fits your situation, and whether an off-label prescription makes sense for you, is a decision for a licensed provider.

Side effects come from the medication, not from the platform, so this is mostly a question about the drug you end up on rather than about Strut versus Mate. Reported effects vary by treatment: ED medications may cause headache, flushing, or nasal congestion; finasteride carries labeled sexual side effects that some men report persisting after they stop; GLP-1 medications commonly cause nausea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal effects, especially when the dose goes up; SSRIs may cause drowsiness, nausea, or changes in appetite and sexual function. This is not the full list for any of them. Both platforms have licensed providers review your medical history and screen for contraindications, and you should read the medication guide and raise anything you notice with your provider.

Choose Strut if you prioritize: those seeking compound medications, patients wanting topical treatments. Choose Mate if you prioritize: men specifically seeking pe treatment, those wanting prescription options. Strut stands out for: Compound medication focus. Mate is known for: PE treatment specialist. Both are established telehealth platforms, so your choice mostly comes down to price, which treatments each one carries, and how you prefer to handle visits and refills.

The process is similar on both. For Strut: visit their website, select your treatment category, and complete a health questionnaire that a licensed provider reviews. For Mate: follow the same kind of flow on their platform. Both ask for your medical history, current medications, and answers to health screening questions, and being straight with those answers is what lets the provider catch an interaction. If you are approved, the prescription goes to a licensed pharmacy and ships to you (often with free shipping). How long the whole thing takes depends on the platform, your state, and the pharmacy.

Strut carries a 8.2/10 rating in our provider database, and Mate carries a 9.2/10 rating in our provider database. Those are ManyTreatments editorial scores on a 10-point scale, not averages pulled from third-party review sites, and you can read how we build them on our how-we-rate page. What we weigh: Strut scores well on unique compound medications, with smaller company as the trade-off. For Mate it is pe specialist focus, against only treats pe. If you want customer sentiment as well, check current listings on the review platforms directly, since those move.