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How to Avoid Premature Ejaculation?

July 19th, 2013

How to Avoid Premature Ejaculation?

Avoid Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation (PE) occurs when a man experiences orgasm and expels semen soon after sexual penetration and with minimal penile stimulation. We discuss how to Avoid Premature Ejaculation.
It has also been called early ejaculation, rapid ejaculation, rapid climax, premature climax, and (historically) ejaculation praecox.
A study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that the average duration from the beginning of vaginal penetration until ejaculation was 5.4 minutes.
Premature ejaculation is a common sexual complaint, we will discuss how to avoid premature ejaculation in this blog post. Estimates vary, but as many as 1 out of 3 men may be affected by this problem at some time. According to the 1999 NHSLS survey by Laumann et al., 30% of men ages 18-29, 32% ages 30-39, 28% ages 40-49, and 31% ages 50-59 stated climaxing too early was an issue.

How to Avoid Premature Ejaculation

Both psychological and biological factors can play a role in premature ejaculation. Although many men feel embarrassed to talk about it, premature ejaculation is a common and treatable condition, by reading this article you can learn how to avoid premature ejaculation.
Medications, psychological counseling and sexual techniques that delay ejaculation can improve sex for you and your partner and help you avoid premature ejaculation. For many men, a combination of treatments works best.

Best Methods to Avoid Premature Ejaculation

Sexual Therapy

Avoid Premature Ejaculation

In some cases, sexual therapy may involve simple steps, such as masturbating an hour or two before intercourse so that you’re able to delay ejaculation during sex and avoid premature ejaculation.
 
The Squeeze Technique
Your doctor may instruct you and your partner in the use of a method called the squeeze technique.
This method works as follows:

  • Step 1. Begin sexual activity as usual, including stimulation of the penis, until you feel almost ready to ejaculate.
  • Step 2. Have your partner squeeze the end of your penis, at the point where the head (glans) joins the shaft, and maintain the squeeze for several seconds, until the urge to ejaculate passes.
  • Step 3. After the squeeze is released, wait for about 30 seconds, then go back to foreplay. You may notice that squeezing the penis causes it to become less erect, but when sexual stimulation is resumed, it soon regains full erection.
  • Step 4. If you again feel you’re about to ejaculate, have your partner repeat the squeeze process.

By practice you will see you can avoid premature ejaculation gradually.
 
Medications
Not confirmed by the Food and Drug Administration but certain antidepressants and topical anesthetic creams are used to treat and avoid premature ejaculation.
 
Antidepressants
A side effect of certain antidepressants is delayed orgasm which will help to avoid premature ejaculation. Your doctor may suggest that you take an antidepressant to benefit from this specific side effect.
 
Analgesic Creams and Sprays
There are two classes of these products. The first is the traditional “numbing” creams and sprays that have been on the market for some time.
 
Yoga!
Some people have tried yoga as one possible alternative way to avoid premature ejaculation. More research is needed to evaluate how well it, or other alternative treatments, might work.
 
Men with PE often report emotional and relationship distress, and some avoid pursuing sexual relationships because of PE-related embarrassment. Compared with men, women consider PE less of a problem.
You’re likely to first talk with your family doctor or general practitioner about premature ejaculation and ask how to avoid premature ejaculation, or you may be quickly referred to a urologist like me. Don’t hesitate to bring up the topic with me during a general checkup or a visit for other health concerns. I know that a healthy sex life is very important to your well-being, and I may ask you about your satisfaction with your sex life before you even have a chance to bring it up.

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