How to Delay Ejaculation and Last Longer in Bed

What is Premature Ejaculation?

The Mayo Clinic offers the following clinical definition of premature ejaculation:

“Premature ejaculation occurs in men when semen leaves the body (ejaculate) sooner than wanted during sex.”

They also state that 1 in 3 men report that they have experienced premature ejaculation at one time or another. It should be understood that while this occurrence may be embarrassing, it is not cause for medical alarm.

Most men don’t experience it constantly. However, it may be classified as a legitimate condition if you consistently ejaculate within 1-3 minutes after penetration, are not able to last long enough for sexual satisfaction, or it is causing you to feel stress or anxiety outside of sexual intercourse.

So what exactly causes premature ejaculation? For the most part, premature ejaculation is caused by psychological buildup leading up to sexual intercourse.

Anxiety surrounding the notion of sexual activity may cause you to think too much about it and ejaculate sooner than you want to. Other causes of premature ejaculation can include:

• Stress from other areas of your life like work, familial relationships, and obligations
• History of physical or sexual abuse
• Depression
• Performance anxiety regarding how you will perform in bed or how long you will last
• Unrealistic sexual expectations perhaps by watching too much pornography or having a generally misguided conception of sex

Proven Techniques to Last Longer in Bed

If you have ever wondered about how to last longer during sex, you’re in luck because there are proven methods that can help you last longer in bed:

• Behavioral and Psychological Strategies - Being mindful of your breathing during sex and stopping when you feel close to climax may be enough to rid you of premature ejaculation.
• Physical Techniques - Doing kegels may improve your ejaculatory control and practicing edging (getting close to ejaculation without actually climaxing) on your own when masturbating may also help.
• Medical & Topical Solutions - Topical anesthetics that you apply directly to the penis may help reduce the physical sensation of love-making and help you last longer. Condoms with Benzocaine may also help reduce excessive sensitivity in the penile skin. Studies have also found that Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors may also improve sexual satisfaction by limiting occurrences of premature ejaculation. Also you can try supplements for PE which may aslo help you to last longer in bed.
• Position & Rhythm Adjustments - You may find that making simple adjustments to your movements during sex is enough to stave off premature ejaculation. Slowing down the pace of your movements or trying sexual positions that limit your sensitivity may also help.

Techniques to Last longer in Bed

Lifestyle Changes for Long-Term Improvement

In addition to the proven techniques listed above, there are simple lifestyle changes that may improve your sexual stamina ability to last longer in bed.

Here are a few lifestyle aspects mentioned by leading medical authorities:

• Get More Exercise - Physical exercise can help enhance your endurance in the bedroom and improve your breathing techniques. These effects may be enough to help you last longer in the bedroom.
• Eating A Balanced Diet - In rare cases, sexual dysfunction may be caused by dietary and nutritional deficiencies. So if you are experiencing premature ejaculation on a regular basis, you may want to tweak your diet to include foods to help boost your sex Life like leafy green vegetables, fruits, lean protein, and natural foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals.
• Reduce Your Tobacco and Alcohol Intake - Smoking and excessive drinking can detriment your performance in the bedroom. So cutting down on smoking and drinking or quitting altogether may enhance your overall sexual performance. There have also been studies that confirm a link between smoking and male infertility.
• Adjust Your Attitude Towards Sex - Unfortunately, many men get unrealistic notions of sex from watching pornography. They may feel unable to deliver in the bedroom the way they think they need to based on this exposure, causing undue stress that may lead to premature ejaculation. Adjusting your attitude towards sex by talking to your partner or loved ones may help shift your perception and make it easier to feel calmer and more in control during sexual intercourse.

When to See a Doctor

Basically, you should see a doctor as soon as you feel that premature ejaculation is having a negative impact on your life.

Remember that premature ejaculation can cause undue stress and anxiety even when you aren’t having sex, so if you start to feel like the weight of premature ejaculation is manifesting itself in other areas of your life (work, school, interpersonal relationships, etc) you may want to see a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Here are some other instances that may warrant a trip to your physician’s office:

• Taking medications that may exacerbate or even cause premature ejaculation
• Premature ejaculation occurs too often for a healthy and satisfying sexual life with your partner
• If premature ejaculation is causing other medical conditions such as erectile dysfunction, insomnia, or mental issues