Premature ejaculation is one of the most frequent sexual disorders since it affects almost 1 in 3 men during their life, regardless of their age.
This sexual dysfunction should not be allowed to set in. In most cases, a consultation with a sex therapist can find a solution. Explanations with Dr. Antoine Faix, Urologist-Sexologist.
What Are The Causes of Premature Ejaculation?
Premature ejaculation is a male sexual dysfunction that may be linked to several causes:
Stress: it promotes premature ejaculation which itself causes anxiety and worsens premature ejaculation.
The relational origin. Some men ejaculate early with only some women and have no abnormalities with other partners.
Of anxiety disorders (anxiety and social phobia)
Hyperactivity syndrome
The hyperthyroidism
A change of partner.
What To Do To Delay Ejaculation?
Motivation and patience are essential in trying to treat premature ejaculation disorder. " From the first symptoms, it is important to consult a sex therapist to help the patient be more peaceful and learn about the different treatment options ", explains Dr. Antoine Faix, Urologist-Sexologist.
" We must seek to reduce the excitement and tension. This can involve drug treatments which will reduce the sensations a little but also rehabilitation exercises which aim to lower the pressure in the pelvis and to better control the muscles. ".
Delay Ejaculation With Kegel Exercises?
Kegel exercises (also called "pelvic floor exercises") were created in 1952 by Dr. Arnold Kegel to strengthen the muscles of the perineum. Located in men between the testicles and the anus, these muscles are used in particular to move the penis during erection and contract during ejaculation (hence the importance of building them to control ejaculation).
" The subject is debatable because there is no scientific proof of the effectiveness of these exercises, continues our interlocutor. Worse, the fact of contracting its perineum permanently can constitute an additional source of stress for the patients ".
Delay Ejaculation With The "Stop and Go"?
The Stop and Go technique (which means "on" and "off") can help men to better regulate their psychic, sexual and bodily arousal and to delay ejaculation. But be careful, taking many breaks to reduce the excitement, also reduces the pleasure of the woman ...
Delay Ejaculation With The "Squeeze"?
The squeeze (which means "to squeeze") consists of exerting pressure on the lower part of the glans when the man feels ejaculation imminently. This compression will block the flow of blood into the penis and delay ejaculation. "For some men, this method, which aims to reduce the threshold of arousal by compression, is perceived as brutal ", underlines Dr. Faix.
Delay Ejaculation With Medication?
Premature ejaculation can have multiple origins and individual and couple of psychological consequences if left untreated. Some antidepressant drugs are sometimes prescribed in low doses, but they have to be taken for very long months.
A punctual treatment such as 'Dapoxetine' before intercourse may be recommended having a short-term delaying effect and making it possible to mask the symptom, or a local anesthetic spray (Fortacin).
Their effectiveness, often moderate, generally delays the moment of ejaculation by a few minutes. " But in the long term, it is not always satisfactory, admits the doctor. This is why it is important to combine drugs with other therapies to sustain the result.
" For example, sophrology, breathing, hypnosis, relaxation or Masters and Johnson exercises which will allow a man to better recognize the fateful moment of the ejaculation. " In all cases, the patient must learn to work on the progressive management of the increase in desire ", concludes our interlocutor.
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