Premature ejaculation has been a problem for men of all ages since the beginning of recorded time. Although not a problem that received much attention in mainstream literature and history, evidence that men have been struggling with it for eons can be found through old medical texts as well as more casual histories of the time. Since it has been such a problem for so long, it’s no wonder that it has a rather rich history in terms of treatments. Can today’s sufferers learn anything from the lessons of the past? Let’s take a look at a historical roundup of treatments and find out.

Herbs

As with many chronic medical conditions, there are a number of herbal remedies offered up to help with premature ejaculation. The use of these herbs has roots in ancient and home based medicine and some do continue to be used today. There are several herbs – and combinations of herbs – which remain popular for men dealing with performance issues.

• Angelica Root Oil – This oil is typically used to create a cream that is applied directly to the penis. It temporarily numbs the area, making it easier for men to last longer. One common complaint about this herbal solution is that it can diminish the pleasure of the man until the cream wears off.

• Clove Oil – Clove oil is another topical ointment that both numbs and warms the area, which gives it an advantage over Angelica Root Oil for many men.

• Peppermint Oil – Peppermint oil also numbs the area and the tingling it brings helps to enhance the pleasure for both partners, making it one of the most popular herbal topical agents currently used today.

• Winter Cherry – This herb comes from Indian ayurvedic medicine and has been used for centuries to help with a host of sexual performance issues ranging from flagging libido to problems with stamina.

• Salab Mishri – Salab Mishri also comes from ancient Indian medicine and has been used to treat various sexual performance issues. It has also been used as an aphrodisiac for both men and women.

• Wild Yam – This herb has traditionally been used to treat anxiety and nervousness. It has been used to help treat male sexual performance issues when the problem is the result of social or performance anxiety.
  

Diet & Nutrition

Throughout history, people have turned to diet, nutrition and their lifestyle in order to help resolve chronic medical conditions. Male sexual enhancement is no different. Sticking to a diet rich in leafy green vegetable, fresh fruit and whole grains has been prescribed for everything from helping with heart and whole body health to specific issues between the sheets. Adopting a healthy lifestyle has been of great help for men throughout history and is often used in addition to some of the herbal supplements listed above.

Physical Equipment

Although many of the treatments for premature ejaculation have focused on diet, nutrition and supplements in the past, there have still been a number of notable entries when it comes to physical equipment that promises to solve the problem.

The Cock Ring – One of the earliest methods to control premature ejaculation was to compress the base of the penis. This was sometimes done with the hand or, later, a small band. Over time, this particular method evolved into the Cock Ring, which remains popular with both men and women.

Abdominal Training – This comes to us from the US Patent office (patent number WO 1999006005 A1) which suggests using a combination of vibrations and electrical currents applied to the abdomen in order to reduce premature ejaculation. Not surprisingly, the device never achieved public success.

Training Devices – This is another gem mined from the depths of the US Patent Office. This isn’t the only ‘training device’ created but it is, perhaps, one of the most entertaining. As with most other training devices, this one endeavors to help men retrain both their penis and their brain to last longer. These kinds of devices have been seen throughout history and continue to be a popular way for men to try and solve the problem on their own without any drugs, herbs or change in their lifestyle.

These attempts to help control male sexual performance issues have provided the framework and foundation for the modern Male Sexual Enhancement industry. Although some have been left by the wayside, others continue to be popular and effective methods for men all over the world. Regardless of their individual success, each one has made a significant contribution to the field of sexual enhancement – even if only to prove sometimes laughter is the best medicine.

The Kamasutra, the 4th century Indian sex handbook, declares: “Women love the man whose sexual energy lasts a long time, but they resent a man whose energy ends quickly because he stops before they reach a climax.