Cover
Jan. 18, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jan. 18, 2022
Entity File Number 001-39752
Entity Registrant Name Petros Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0001815903
Entity Tax Identification Number 85-1410058
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One 1185 Avenue of the Americas
Entity Address, Address Line Two 3rd Floor
Entity Address, City or Town New York
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10036
City Area Code 973
Local Phone Number 242-0005
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
Trading Symbol PTPI
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company true
Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period false