Premature Ejaculation, And What To Do About It
- restorecounselingAZ
- Jan 19
- 2 min read
Premature Ejaculation can be really frustrating and embarrassing for the man experiencing it. It can also be frustrating for his partners as well. There are a number of common and helpful interventions for PE. Whatever the intervention one uses, talking with your partner about your sexuality and time to ejaculate will be important to do as well.
Some common practices that can help to address premature ejaculation include: the start stop method, squeeze technique, numbing sprays wipes and condoms, relaxation, seeing a pelvic floor specialist, seeing a sex therapist and seeing your provider to discuss medication (that help delay ejaculation) including SSRIs. Choosing one or a combo of these approaches can help you to prolong your time to ejaculation while being sexual. Often before trying any of these, men may have tried other methods.
Some men may choose to masturbate before they believe they will be sexual, to hopefully prolong the time they are able to be sexual with their partner. This can be helpful more in younger men whose refractory period (the time it takes after ejaculation before the man is ready to be sexual again) is shorter. And by that same reasoning less helpful generally, in older men. Some men choose to think about non-sexy things while they are being intimate to prolong their time to ejaculation. This can be helpful, however a detractor is that you may find yourself not being very present with your partner while doing this. They also might feel that too! Some men may choose to drink alcohol as a way to increase their time to ejaculation. This may work depending on your situation. And also to be aware that depending on how you respond to alcohol (and the amount consumed), it can lead to not being able to have a firm enough erection, or not being able to orgasm.
Ultimately it ends up being your choice how you choose to address your time to ejaculation, and related individual and partner satisfaction. But do speak with your partner as well! Sex and sexuality is that much more rewarding when you are working together towards mutual pleasure.
Resources:
Coping with Premature Ejaculation by Dr. Michael Metz and Dr. Barry McCarthy
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