Premature ejaculation is the most prevalent sexual problem for men and yet it still isn’t discussed openly. Many men suffer with premature ejaculation for months or even years before they are finally able to muster up the courage to seek professional help. This problem is made all the worse by the fact that premature ejaculation can be treated effectively with a variety of home remedies and even more men find relief in pharmaceutical and other professional medical treatments. Yet thousands of men suffer every day with this problem and have not yet been able to get the help they need. Here we’ll look at some of the initial steps you can take in the privacy of your own home if you suddenly find yourself dealing with premature ejaculation.
How Quick is Too Quick?
When it comes to diagnosing men with this problem there is no specific qualifier for being ‘too quick’. Men who climax within one minute of the commencement of sexual activity are defined as suffering with premature ejaculation but some men who take longer still consider it a serious problem, especially if they had previously been able to engage in sex for a longer amount of time. Typically, if it’s causing you stress and becoming an issue you find troubling, then it’s worth addressing. After all, no one knows your body better than you.
Looking at Your Lifestyle
Stress, poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle are all common contributors to premature ejaculation. For the majority of men, developing healthier habits is often the only treatment they need. This is especially true when it comes to stress. Stress has a surprising effect on every aspect of your life. Too much stress can lead to depression, obesity, high blood pressure and heart problems. It can also lead to serious problems when it comes to your sex life. In order to lower your stress levels without medication you can begin by taking up stress busting activities such as meditation, yoga, Pilates or sports.
Nutrition and your activity levels also play a big part in your sexual health. Diets that are focused around fatty meat, cheeses and other dairy products can bring on a host of ailments, including sexual dysfunction. Including more leafy green vegetables, fresh fruit and herbal supplements will help boost your health overall and can have a real and lasting impact on your sexual health as well. Taking on a healthy diet and regular exercise will make you feel better no matter what you’re doing and, as far as your sex life goes, it can give you more stamina, harder erections and more explosive orgasms.
Go Back to the Basics
Premature ejaculation happens sometimes with little or no penile stimulation. This makes it frustrating not only for the men who deal with it personally, but also their partners. One way in which some men have effectively treated their condition is by getting in touch with their own bodies again. You can use masturbation as a form of therapy by carving out time to masturbate slowly and without outside stimulation. Taking things slowly and using only your own imagination and memories will force you to focus more keenly on your own body. You will be able to feel as you go through each stage of the sexual act – Excitement, Plateau, Orgasmic and Resolution. As you pass from the Plateau phase into the Orgasmic phase you’ll be able to pick up on the cues coming from your body and, over time, you’ll be able to control them more effectively. You can also go through this process with your partner – extending foreplay and taking your time. Going through the process during solo masturbation, however, can take the pressure off in terms of feeling like you need to preform.
Taking simple steps to begin to deal with premature ejaculation on your own can have several benefits. Not only can it often lead to an effective solution, it also allows you to begin taking back control right away which can bolster your self esteem and contribute to a more effective treatment process overall.