What is Premature Ejaculation?
Premature ejaculation is defined by many doctors as a condition in which a man ejaculates earlier than he or his partner wishes him to. In over 75% of cases, this occurs within the first ten minutes of vaginal penetration. It is often due to a lack of ejaculatory control in the male aggravated by psychological and biological factors. The exact cause is not known, but it is commonly associated with erectile dysfunction. If you suspect that you are suffering from premature ejaculation, don’t suffer in silence, see your doctor today and get a diagnosis of your condition. It is a common sexual complaint that can be easily treated if action is taken to rectify and improve it.
What are the treatments available for Premature Ejaculation?
So how do we prevent or cure premature ejaculation? Doctors are still in the midst of various clinical trials developing new drugs to tackle this age-old problem. Some common medications used to treat this problem are a cocktail of drugs like serotonergic medications, which are anti-depressants, and are often effective in delaying ejaculation. However, multiple cases have been noted to have worsened upon the cessation of medical treatment.
Is prevention better than cure?
One way to counteract this problem is to focus on control instead of prevention. Kegel exercises are especially useful. These involve the practice of controling the muscles in the pelvic area. One simple way to incorporate them into your daily routine is to simply clench the muscles to stop urine flow midway through passing urine for a few seconds each time. This is known as a stop-start technique. In order to see a marked improvement in sexual performance, it is recommended that these exercises be performed daily.
Are creams effective in treating Premature Ejaculation?
Various creams are claiming to improve Premature Ejaculation are readily available in the market.
What these creams do is to provide a slight numbing, thus reducing sensation enabling many men to “last” a bit longer than if they had gone without. It is prudent to note that many of these creams have no scientific backing and may even contain dubious ingredients. It is therefore ill-advised to self-medicate using these creams.
How about Alternative Treatments?
Recently, some studies have delved into the possibility of yoga as an alternate form of treatment. Yoga not only improves mental concentration, it tends to promote an overall sense of relaxation and well-being, which in turn helps to lower stress levels resulting in improvements in the duration being maintained during sexual intercourse. As this is a relatively new way of dealing with premature ejaculation, more research has to be done before it can be officially declared as an effective means of tackling this common but embarrassing ailment.
Coping with Premature Ejaculation
While looking for and exploring the various options available in treating this problem, do take the time to re-establish a closer emotional bond with your partner. Studies have show that when the pressure of “performing” in bed is lifted off a man, his condition not only improves by leaps and bounds, but his self-confidence and emotional well-being also enjoy the benefits of being restored. By removing the emphasis on intercourse, it helps to remove the worry of ejaculating too soon- and helps lay the foundation for a more fulfilling sexual relationship, thus helping to shape the entirety and promote a stronger bond between partners.