Consider doing other, similar exercises that work your pelvic muscles, including yoga, kegels, and Pilates. These can allow you to strengthen these muscles and will give you better control over yourself.
This technique will help you learn your limits, and how far you can push yourself before the point of no return. Once you know these limits, you will be better able to control yourself before getting to the point where you can’t stop.
This doesn’t mean losing intimacy. Use this time without intercourse to focus on other types of sexual play. This will help you learn to create pleasure for both yourself and your partner, taking the pressure away when you get back to having sex.
Potassium-rich foods like bananas, spinach and garlic: Potassium helps to regulate blood pressure, and increasing your intake of this nutrient can help you last longer in bed. [6] X Expert Source Ritu Thakur, MANatural Health Care Specialist Expert Interview. 25 July 2019. Ginseng powder: Ginseng is used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with sexual performance and treat fertility problems. The chemicals in ginseng have been shown to improve libido and can even increase sperm count. [7] X Expert Source Ritu Thakur, MANatural Health Care Specialist Expert Interview. 25 July 2019. Musli powder: This herb has been used in Eastern medicine to treat many types of sexual performance problems. The powder has been shown to increase the production of testosterone and increase sexual desire as an aphrodisiac. [8] X Expert Source Ritu Thakur, MANatural Health Care Specialist Expert Interview. 25 July 2019.
There are special “climax control” condoms you can purchase at the drugstore. If you’re embarrassed to buy these in person, consider ordering them online.
There are some over-the-counter options you can pick up from the drugstore, or your doctor may be able to prescribe something for you.
f you start to feel close to finishing, stop and switch around to another position.
If you start to feel like you are close, stop thrusting and hold yourself inside your partner until you feel in control again. Another way to slow yourself down is to focus on other activities. Caress and explore your partner’s body, using your hands and lips to explore.
Some problems from your past could include hurrying to climax in order to avoid being discovered or rushing through sexual encounters to avoid guilt.
Counseling sessions tend to be most helpful when combined with drug therapy, so they may not always be the most natural course. This, of course, depends on the kind of problems you are having.
Common causes of premature ejaculation include psychological factors, such as depression, anxiety, or body image issues. It can also be related to physical problems, such as hormone imbalances or conditions that cause inflammation in the prostate or urethra.
For example, if you have premature ejaculation that’s related to an infection in your prostate or urinary tract, you may be able to treat it with a course of antibiotics.
Topical anesthetics, which can numb the sensitive skin on your penis and make you less likely to ejaculate early. Certain antidepressant medications, which can delay orgasm. Pain medications such as tramadol (Ultram), which are also known to delay orgasm. Medications for erectile dysfunction, such as sildenafil (Viagra) or tadalafil (Cialis). These may work best in combination with SSRI antidepressants.