{"id":1718,"date":"2020-08-07T16:32:55","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T15:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1718"},"modified":"2023-03-23T17:08:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T17:08:13","slug":"how-to-cure-premature-ejaculation-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-cure-premature-ejaculation-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What is premature ejaculation and how to help cure it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When having <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/escort\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual intercourse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, do you find yourself frequently ejaculating quicker than you or your partner desire?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re not alone. Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common male sexual dysfunction, that is <\/span><b>estimated to affect <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5717471\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>20-40%<\/b><\/a><b> of the general population.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/premature-ejaculation\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20354900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>, about <\/span><b>one in three men<\/b><b> report experiencing PE <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at some point in their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#whatisprematureejaculation?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is premature ejaculation?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#prematureejaculationcauses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premature ejaculation causes<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#howtohelpcureprematureejaculationathome\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to help cure premature ejaculation at home<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#gettinghelpforyourprematureejaculation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting help for your premature ejaculation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If PE is making sex less enjoyable or impacting your relationship, here are some natural tips that can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatisprematureejaculation?\"><b>What is premature ejaculation?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ejaculation is the expulsion of semen from the penis during an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-an-orgasm-and-how-to-get-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">orgasm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When a man ejaculates too quickly during sexual intercourse, this is referred to as premature ejaculation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>There are two types of premature ejaculation:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Lifelong (primary) premature ejaculation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This is when when PE occurs regularly, starting with your first sexual encounter, and continues to persist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Acquired (Secondary) premature ejaculation<\/b> &#8211; This develops after a period of relatively normal sexual function without ejaculatory problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16422843\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> discovered that the <\/span>average time for ejaculation was approximately 5.4 minutes after starting sex<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and could be longer for men who have sex with men.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to premature ejaculation, international guidelines define it as ejaculation within one minute of sexual intercourse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The main premature ejaculation symptoms are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always or nearly always ejaculating within one minute of sexual activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being unable to delay ejaculation during sex all or nearly all of the time (typically for more than a minute)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being unable to extend climax during <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/9-things-to-know-about-masturbation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">masturbation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling frustrated and avoiding sexual intimacy as a result<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1779\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/avoiding-sexual-intercourse.png\" alt=\"Woman frustrated in bed while male partner asleep avoiding sexual intercourse\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/avoiding-sexual-intercourse.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/avoiding-sexual-intercourse-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/avoiding-sexual-intercourse-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/avoiding-sexual-intercourse-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/avoiding-sexual-intercourse-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you experience occasional premature ejaculation, as well as normal ejaculation, you may just have natural variable premature ejaculation, which is nothing to worry about. If, however, you frequently experience the symptoms of PE, then you may have the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"prematureejaculationcauses\"><b>Premature ejaculation causes\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, there are psychological, physical and biological factors that can contribute to premature ejaculation. Primary PE is often caused by psychological or biological factors, whereas secondary PE can be both psychological and physical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Below are some factors that are related to PE.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Common psychological causes of PE<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor body image or lack of confidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relationship problems\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety about sexual performance\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other psychological causes include guilty emotions, history of sexual repression (e.g., religious beliefs), and traumatic childhood sexual experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Common physical causes of PE<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prostate problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid problems\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive alcohol consumption<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using recreational drugs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another physical cause can be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-cure-erectile-dysfunction-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erectile dysfunction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ED). In some cases, men who experience ED can have issues with PE, so once ED is treated PE may no longer be a problem. Also, men who are worried about obtaining or maintaining an erection during sexual intercourse may adopt a regular pattern of rushing to ejaculate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1778\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/erectile-dysfunction.png\" alt=\"Hand holding a bent cucumber to symbolise erectile dysfunction\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/erectile-dysfunction.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/erectile-dysfunction-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/erectile-dysfunction-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/erectile-dysfunction-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/erectile-dysfunction-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Common biological causes of PE<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal hormone levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal reflex activity of the ejaculatory system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammation and infection of the prostate or urethra<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inherited traits<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Other causes for PE<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although PE can occur at any age and aging is not a direct cause of PE, growing older can cause changes in erection and ejaculation. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/mens-health\/ask-the-doctor-weak-ejaculation-cause-for-worry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can reduce the strength and volume of your ejaculation in comparison to in your youth, and erections may not last as long before ejaculation occurs. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/gb\/blog\/all-about-sex\/201302\/5-key-ways-sex-changes-older-men\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older men<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be more anxious about maintaining their erection during sexual intercourse, which can bring on PE or make it worse. To reduce the risk of PE, it\u2019s recommended to take pressure off the penis and not be so genital-focused during sex by embracing body touching and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-give-a-sensual-massage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sensual<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/five-types-of-erotic-massage-to-enjoy-with-your-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">erotic massage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> practices, to help encourage arousal to spread over the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howtohelpcureprematureejaculationathome\"><b>How to help cure premature ejaculation<\/b><b> at home<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are various medicines and treatments for PE, such as medications and numbing creams, your lifestyle habits can also have a huge impact on improving your PE. Here are some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home remedies for premature ejaculation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Masturbation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there\u2019s no real scientific evidence to suggest that masturbation helps sexual performance, pre-sex masturbation (typically an hour or two before) may help delay ejaculation during sexual intercourse. Masturbation can desensitise your reflex to ejaculate and is a good way to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/gb\/blog\/save-your-sex-life\/201802\/struggling-premature-ejaculation-keys-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practice lasting longer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during sexual intercourse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1723 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/masturbation.png\" alt=\"Man with hands down trousers about to masturbate\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/masturbation.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/masturbation-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/masturbation-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/masturbation-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/masturbation-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sexual techniques<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There have been many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/surprising-health-benefits-of-sex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health benefits linked to sex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including specific sexual techniques that you can do to help delay ejaculation during sexual intercourse (or self-masturbation). Here are the two most common:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Pause-squeeze technique<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This is perfect for letting arousal dwindle before climax. When you feel you\u2019re about to ejaculate, stop and have your partner squeeze your penis where the head joins the shaft for several seconds or until you no longer want to climax. Repeat this process as much as you need to during sexual activity. Eventually, you may be able to delay ejaculation naturally and without this technique<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Stop-start technique<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Also referred to as orgasm control or \u201cedging\u201d, the stop-start technique can prevent you from climaxing by stopping sexual pleasure. When you feel you\u2019re about to ejaculate, immediately stop sexual activity. Once you feel less aroused, start sexual activity again. Repeat this process as much as necessary to help you control ejaculation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to sexual activity, there are some things that can make your body explode easily or help prolong an orgasm to enjoy longer-lasting sex. If you\u2019re looking to extend your love-making session, experiment with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/best-sex-positions-to-spice-up-your-sex-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new sex positions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pelvic Floor Exercises\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4003840\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> study proved that strengthening your pelvic floor muscles can influence how long it takes for you to climax. Doing pelvic floor exercises can help men suffering from lifelong premature ejaculation control their ejaculatory reflex, with 82.5% of patients from the study showing it\u2019s a viable treatment option for PE. Pelvic floor exercises strengthen the muscles around your penis. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To perform pelvic floor exercises:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find your pelvic floor muscles by stopping the flow of urine mid-stream or tightening the muscles that prevent you from passing gas\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While laying down or sitting up comfortably, contract or squeeze your pelvic floor muscles 10-15 times\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you get used to these exercises and your muscles become stronger, you can start adding more squeezes. Hold your squeeze for a few seconds before releasing. To build more strength, you can even try new positions, such as standing or walking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always make sure you are breathing and only focus on your pelvic floor muscles. Remember not to tighten your stomach, buttocks and thigh muscles\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1722 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pelvic-floor-exercises.png\" alt=\"Man doing pelvic floor exercise to help improve premature ejaculation\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pelvic-floor-exercises.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pelvic-floor-exercises-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pelvic-floor-exercises-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pelvic-floor-exercises-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pelvic-floor-exercises-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do not overdo your pelvic floor exercises and remember to take breaks in between sets of squeezes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as pelvic floor exercises, there are many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/yoga-poses-for-better-sex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits of yoga for sex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that provide more power in your pelvic region, which could help with PE.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Dietary changes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While food doesn\u2019t directly resolve premature ejaculation, it influences your overall health, including boosting your sex drive. According to OB-GYN Michael Krychman, the Mediterranean diet is scientifically proven to strengthen your sex drive. So, any improved sexual dysfunction that the diet offers is likely due to its ties to overall health. Also, according to research, foods that are high in zinc and magnesium play a huge role in male sexual health. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8875519\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Zinc<\/a> can affect testosterone levels in men, and men with PE have been shown to possess less <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17629880\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">magnesium<\/a> in their semen. Here are some foods that can increase your intake of both minerals, which may help you delay your climax:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spinach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts, particularly almonds and cashews<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chickpeas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumpkin and sesame seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beef, lamb and veal liver<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dark chocolate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soya beans, lima beans, and green beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shellfish, particularly cooked oysters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fortified cereals, although not those with high sugar levels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Climax delay condoms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some men, condoms in general decrease sexual sensitivity and can prevent them from ejaculating early. However, to continue to practice safe sex while helping your PE, there are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/britishcondoms.uk\/climax-delay-condoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">condoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are specifically made to help with climax control that either have a thicker latex material or contain a numbing agent to help delay climax. This can be a quick and temporary solution to your PE issues while you address them in the meantime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1721 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/climax-delay-condoms.png\" alt=\"Couple on bed with woman giving her partner a climax delay condom\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/climax-delay-condoms.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/climax-delay-condoms-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/climax-delay-condoms-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/climax-delay-condoms-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/climax-delay-condoms-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"gettinghelpforyourprematureejaculation\"><b>Getting help for your premature ejaculation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have or think you have PE? If it\u2019s causing you persistent stress, the good news is that PE is generally a treatable condition. This will depend on the cause of your PE. In some cases, it may be more challenging to treat, such as PE caused by psychological conditions in comparison to physical conditions where your GP can provide treatment options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, self-help techniques such as adopting a Mediterranean diet, sexual techniques that delay ejaculation, and avoiding recreational drugs are just some of the things you can do to improve your PE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the average time for ejaculation, remember that it&#8217;s for you and your partner to decide if you&#8217;re happy with the time it takes you to ejaculate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be surprised to hear that in heterosexual relationships, most women are not concerned about PE. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12807298\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> revealed that men worry about PE more than their partners, with most women reporting no impact on relationship satisfaction from a partner\u2019s PE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If your PE happens infrequently, it\u2019s not a cause for concern. However, if PE is an ongoing battle for you, we recommend seeking extra support and advice. Make an appointment with your doctor to identify the cause of your ejaculations issues and get the appropriate treatment you need.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When having sexual intercourse, do you find yourself frequently ejaculating quicker than you or your partner desire?\u00a0 You\u2019re not alone. Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common male sexual dysfunction, that is estimated to affect 20-40% of the general population.\u00a0 According to Mayo Clinic, about one in three men report experiencing PE at some point in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1720,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"CBBTypography":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[223],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-1718","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sex-and-relationships"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1718","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1718"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1718\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1720"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1718"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1718"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=1718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}