There was a time when hypnosis was little more than a parlour trick and, in fact, many people still see it that way today. Ask a group of people to describe a hypnosis session and most will envision some man dangling a pocket watch in front of an easily-led or otherwise gullible patient. This vision of hypnosis is outdated and doesn’t take into account the growing body of scientific evidence that supports the basic premise of hypnosis – that you can accomplish just about anything if you set your mind to it.

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Back in the day, hypnosis was used as a part of a magician’s act and was strictly for entertainment purposes only. But the success some had with the trick, got many researchers wondering how it was done. Early research into hypnosis was cloudy since there was very little understanding of how the mind worked. Nonetheless, the study of this phenomenon attracted scientific and historical luminaries such as Franz Mesmer, Clark L. Hull, Benjamin Franklin and Sigmund Freud.

As men’s understanding of the brain and how it works has developed so, too, has our understanding of hypnosis. Today, hypnosis is used as a treatment option for a number of conditions including:

• Addictions to drugs and alcohol
• Obesity
• Chronic pain
• High blood pressure
• Stress
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Fibromyalgia

As hypnosis has proven effective in both mental and physical conditions, today it is also being used as a treatment for early ejaculation. The causes of early ejaculation can vary widely but, overwhelmingly, both stress and anxiety are often a part of the problem. These two issues can be the most difficult to address head on as the condition itself causes an increase in both stress and anxiety as a result of not being able to perform and the stress that puts on both sexual partners and the relationship as a whole. Increased pressure on the relationships equals more pressure and anxiety for men already struggling with their performance. It’s a vicious cycle, and one that can be hard to break.

Hypnosis works by implanting a suggestion when a patient is in an altered state of consciousness which, in theory, allows them greater access to their own subconscious. This ability is believed to be the key to making suggestions and coping mechanisms more effective. For men coping with early ejaculation, the hypnotic suggestions used often have to deal with regaining control or minimizing stimulation. It also addresses feelings of stress and anxiety. Dealing with these emotions is essential to any effective treatment for early ejaculation in order to break that cycle of stress and anxiety from concerns about sexual performance. In some ways, the effects of hypnosis are often compared to meditation, which is another treatment options that uses the power of the mind to affect physical changes within the body.

Treating sexual performance issues such as premature ejaculation usually requires more than one approach. The use of hypnotherapy as a part of the therapeutic treatment has proven effective in a number of men and so has become increasingly common. The mental suggestions implanted during hypnosis can help men prevent over-stimulation and reduce the amount of stress and anxiety they feel which can help him to regain control of his orgasms. While this method isn’t for everyone, for those who have an open mind and willingness to try, it can offer a way to break the cycle of stress that is so often associated with this troubling condition.