According to the Mayo Clinic, premature ejaculation is a common problem experienced by men when they ejaculate earlier than they would like to. Some men experience premature ejaculation infrequently, while others experience it quite often. It is not a medical condition, and premature ejaculation does respond well to home remedies and behavior modification.
Step 1
Engage in some form of sexual therapy. A patient’s physician may recommend that a patient masturbate one to two hours before intercourse in order to reduce the pressure experienced during intercourse, which causes premature ejaculation. Additionally, a patient’s physician may recommend that he refrain from having intercourse with his partner and experiment with alternate forms of sexual activity.
Step 2
Practice the squeeze technique. The squeeze technique is used to help a patient control and delay ejaculation, according to the Mayo Clinic. Patients should begin by engaging in sexual stimulation as they normally would, taking particular care to stimulate the penis until the man is very near the point of ejaculation. The man’s partner should firmly squeeze the head of the penis for several seconds until the sensation to ejaculate dissipates. The pressure applied to the head of the penis should be firm but not painful. The squeeze should be released for approximately 30 seconds, and then sexual stimulation can be resumed and the squeeze method should be repeated. Being able to repeat the squeeze method multiple times gradually increases the ability of the man to delay his ejaculation.
Step 3
Take an antidepressant prescribed by a physician. Delayed orgasm is a common side effect of antidepressants. Antidepressants are used to counter the sensation of ejaculating prematurely, turning this side effect into a benefit. A patient’s physician may prescribe sertraline, paroxetine or fluoxetine, sold as Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac, respectively. These medications are generally taken before intercourse and should not be taken daily unless instructed by the prescribing physician. Side effects of these medications may include dry mouth, drowsiness, decreased libido or nausea.
Step 4
Use a topical anesthetic cream prescribed by the treating physician. Creams, such as lidocaine and prilocaine, can be applied to the penis to numb it and prevent premature ejaculation. The cream should be wiped off before engaging in intercourse, allowing the sensation to return to the penis. According to the Mayo Clinic, some patients report decreased sexual pleasure given the reduced sensation of the penis. Some patients’ female partners have reported feeling a slight loss of sensation as well after engaging in intercourse after applying the topical cream.
