Medication for Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation (PE) is the most common sexual health issue for men. It’s characterised by an inability to control or delay ejaculation. It can be classified into two categories:

1) Lifelong (primary) Premature Ejaculation occurs all or nearly all the time, beginning with your first sexual encounter.

2) Acquired (secondary) Premature Ejaculation develops after a period of ‘normal’ sexual activity.

Occasionally losing control over ejaculation is normal. Premature ejaculation is only a problem if it happens frequently or is starting to impact your quality of life and relationships.

The exact cause of premature ejaculation is still not known. However, some studies indicate there are numerous psychological and biological factors that can be linked.

Psychological factors that can impact premature ejaculation include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Performance anxiety
• Stress or overwhelm
• Poor body image
• Relationship problems
• Sexual abuse
• Feelings of guilt which can lead to rushing through the sexual encounter

Physical factors that can impact premature ejaculation include:

• Abnormal hormone levels
• Inflammation and infection of the prostate or urethra
• Low levels of serotonin

Age and premature ejaculation

PE can occur at any age, however as a man gets older the prevalence for erectile dysfunction to occur increases. This means the erection isn’t as strong or does not stay hard for as long as he would like. This may cause him to finish too early in fear of the erection stopping.

Premature ejaculation and your partner

If a man doesn’t experience premature ejaculation with his last partner or sexual experience and then experiences it with his current partner, this could be a sign that something is occurring in the relationship that needs to be identified.

Yes! PE is easily treatable. But there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment.

Many men will find relief from PE with medication, over-the-counter topicals, and behavioural modifications, or a combination of all three. The treatment that’s right for you is the one that addresses the underlying cause of your symptoms.

Every man is different. Your Optimale dr will prescribe the most effective course of action for your needs. Simply fill out the online assessment form and we’ll start tailoring your solution.

This depends on the kind of treatment your Optimale doctor prescribes. Non-customised medication starts at $4.38 per dose. There’s also a one-off cost of $55 for the doctor consultation and a monthly fee of $85 that gives you full access to the Optimale Online Gym, 24/7 text-based support from your personalised Treatment Plan Manager, and free shipping and handling of every discreet delivery.

There are a few exercises (and one simple lifestyle hack) you can use to help with premature ejaculation. These are:

The pause squeeze method:

This method works by rewiring pathways in your brain, so this becomes a learned behaviour. This process is as follows:

Begin by either masturbating or starting to have sex with your partner, until you are almost ready to ejaculate.

1. Either have you or your partner squeeze the end of your penis, this at the point where the head (glans) joins the shaft, and maintain the squeeze for several seconds, until the urge to ejaculate subsides
2. Repeat this exercise three times or as desired before ejaculating

If the squeeze technique causes pain or discomfort, you can stop sexual stimulation for as long it takes for the need to ejaculate subsides. Follow this exercise three times or as desired.

Consistency with this practice will provide the best results in rewiring the brain until it becomes a natural response.

Pelvic floor exercises

A weak pelvic floor may reduce a man’s ability to delay ejaculation. Pelvic floor exercises are designed to strengthen these muscles. The best way to perform these exercises is to follow the below steps:

Find the right muscles: to identify the right muscles to use within the pelvic floor exercise, you can stop urinating mid-stream or stop yourself passing gas. When the muscles have been identified you can practice this sitting or lying down.

Perfect your technique: Once you are in position, tighten the pelvic muscles for three seconds and release for three seconds, complete a few rounds a couple of times a day to strengthen the muscles. Once you feel confident you can also incorporate Kegel exercises while sitting, standing, or walking.

Maintain your focus: it’s important to isolate the right muscles, and not use your abdomen, thighs, or buttocks. Also, equally important to ensure you breathe through the exercises and don’t hold your breath.

Repeat 3 times a day: consistency reaps the best results, completing these exercises three times a day will not only strengthen the pelvic floor but create a sustainable habit.