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How to Successfully Stop Premature Ejaculation
The most common ejaculation problems include premature ejaculation. This is an ejaculation that occurs too quickly during sexual intercourse. The average time to ejaculate during intercourse in a study involving 500 couples from 5 countries was about 5-and-a-half minutes. Nevertheless, it's up to each couple to determine whether they are satisfied with the length of time spent in sex; there's no standard length for sex. Continue reading to learn how to stop premature ejaculation.
It is common for people to ejaculate prematurely from time to time. This is not a cause for concern most of the time. However, if you find that more than half of your sex attempts end in premature ejaculation, you might consider seeking treatment.
What is the main cause of premature ejaculation?
A man can experience premature ejaculation due to a number of physical and psychological factors.
The main physical causes include:
- Thyroid problems– an underactive or overactive thyroid gland
- Prostate problems
- Using recreational drugs
The main psychological causes include:
- Relationship problems
- Anxiety regarding sexual performance (Especially because of previous issues with sexual performance or at the beginning of a new relationship)
- Depression
- Stress
The possibility of a man always experiencing premature ejaculation after becoming sexually active is less common. However, this can happen because of a number of reasons, including:
- Conditioning– The way we behave sexually in the future may be affected by our early sexual experiences. For instance, it may be hard to break the habit of ejaculating rapidly for a teenager if he has conditioned himself to do so in order not to be caught masturbating.
- Beliefs about sex and a strict upbringing
- A sexual experience from childhood that was traumatic – this can vary from sexual abuse to being caught masturbating.
- Biological reasons– There are some men who find their penis to be extra sensitive.
How do you stop premature ejaculation?
Before seeking medical help, you can try a number of things yourself.
How can I prevent quick ejaculation naturally?
You can try to prevent quick ejaculation by:
- Masturbating an hour or two prior to having sex.
- Using a thick condom to assist in decreasing sensation.
- Taking a deep breath to shortly cut off the ejaculatory reflex (an automated body reflex during which ejaculation takes place).
- Having sex while your partner stays on top (this allows them to pull away when ejaculation nears).
- Taking breaks at the time of sexual intercourse and try to divert your mind away from sex.
Couples therapy
If you're in a long-term relationship, you may benefit from having couples therapy to get to the bottom of any potential difficulties that may be causing the condition.
Using antidepressants (SSRIs) and Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors to stop premature ejaculation
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are specifically used to combat depression. However, they can also help in delaying ejaculation. Some of these SSRIs include:
- Paroxetine
- Fluoxetine
- Sertraline
- Dapoxetine
Stud 100 Desensitizing Spray
Stud 100 Desensitizing Spray can successfully fight premature ejaculation or over-rapid ejaculation. The spray works by reducing the sensitivity of the penis, making sex last longer.
What foods can stop premature ejaculation?
Below are some foods that can help in enhancing and allowing you to last longer during sexual intercourse:
- Walnuts
- Banana
- Avocado
- Spinach
- Carrots
- Chillies
Check out our previous blog post on multivitamins for men to help boost your general health here:
It’s critical to seek medical advice if you keep having premature ejaculation to help combat the issue as early as possible.
This blog post was written on behalf of Chemist.net by Pharmacy Mentor.