Best Home Remedies for

Premature Ejaculation
Sexual concerns, including premature ejaculation (PE), are relatively
common. Premature ejaculation happens when a man climaxes before he or
his partner would have wanted during sex. Men dealing with ​premature
ejaculation​ tend to orgasm within one minute of being stimulated sexually and
are usually unable to delay ejaculation.

The condition affects ​as many as 1 out of 3 men​, and can lead to frustration
and anxiety. Some men with premature ejaculation may avoid sex as a result.
But there are treatments that can help.

Read on to learn more about home remedies and natural treatment options for
premature ejaculation.

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Natural treatments and home

remedies for PE
Ayurvedic herbal medicine

Ayurveda is India’s traditional healing system. It relies on thousands of herbs

to treat everything from diabetes to inflammation. Certain Ayurvedic
medicines, such as kaunch beej, kamini vidrawan ras, and yauvanamrit vati,
are thought to treat premature ejaculation when taken in capsule form twice
daily with lukewarm water. ​Ayurvedic medicine has also been used to treat
erectile dysfunction.

A ​2017 Sexual Medicine study​ found that men who used Ayurvedic medicine
saw a slight, but significant, increase in the time it took to ejaculate during sex.
Known potential side effects include:

● stomach pain
● dizziness
● mild pain
● decreased libido

Chinese herbal medicine

A weekly or daily dose of Chinese herbal medicine — in particular, Yimusake

tablets or Qilin pills — may treat premature ejaculation by boosting sexual
stamina and improving energy. That same Sexual Medicine study found that
different types of Chinese herbal medicine can increase ejaculation time by
about two minutes. Known potential side effects include:

● stomach pain
● dizziness
● mild pain
● decreased libido

Topical creams

Over-the-counter topical anesthetic creams​ contain a numbing agent that can

treat premature ejaculation by reducing sensation and delaying climax. Apply
the cream to your penis 10 to 15 minutes before sex in order for it to be most
effective. The 2017 Sexual Medicine study found that topical creams can help
increase the time it took to ejaculate by a few minutes. Although generally
well-tolerated, anesthetic creams can cause:

● mild pain
● mild burning sensation
● decreased libido
● a temporary loss of sensitivity
Lidocaine spray

Like topical creams, ​lidocaine spray​ can help treat premature ejaculation by
desensitizing the penis and decreasing hypersensitivity. Use the spray 10 to
15 minutes before sex in order for it to work best. Known potential side effects
include lowered libido and temporary sensitivity loss.
Zinc supplements

Zinc​ not only supports healthy immunity and cell growth, the essential mineral
also ​helps produce testosterone​ as well as boost your libido and energy.

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between zinc deficiency and sexual dysfunction in men, so taking 11

milligrams of zinc per day — the recommended amount — may improve
ejaculation time.

A 2009 study conducted on rats showed that zinc supplements can increase
testosterone, which may improve sexual problems, such as premature
ejaculation. Taking too much zinc, though, may cause:

● nausea
● vomiting
● diarrhea
● kidney and stomach damage
● a metallic taste in your mouth

Dietary changes
In addition to zinc, magnesium also plays a role in your ​sexual health​ and ​can
play a role in premature ejaculation

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, according to research. Incorporating foods into your diet that are rich in zinc
and magnesium may help increase the time it takes you to climax. Those
foods include:

● oysters
● pumpkin seeds
● soybeans
● yogurt
● spinach
● wheat germ cereal
● almonds
● kidney beans
● chickpeas
● sesame seeds
● beef and lamb
● dark chocolate
● garlic
● peas
Pause-squeeze technique

The pause-squeeze technique may ​help treat premature ejaculation​ by letting

arousal dwindle before climax. When you feel you’re ready to ejaculate, stop
and have your partner squeeze the end of your penis where the head joins the
shaft. Have them hold the squeeze for several seconds until you no longer
want to climax. Repeat this process as much as necessary. Eventually, you
may be able to delay ejaculation without help.

Stop-start technique

The stop-start technique, also known as orgasm control or “edging,” can help
delay climax by drawing out pleasure. When you feel the urge to ejaculate,
stop having​ sexual activity completely​. Once you feel less aroused, slowly
start to have sexual activity again. Repeat this process as much as necessary
to help you control ejaculation.

Pelvic floor exercises

Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles can have a big impact on how long it
takes you to climax. A ​2014 Therapeutic Advances in Urology study
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found that pelvic floor exercises can help men dealing with lifelong premature
ejaculation control their ejaculatory reflex, increasing the time it takes for them
to climax. To perform pelvic floor exercises:

1. Find the right muscles by stopping mid-stream while peeing or

tightening the muscles that stop you from passing gas.
2. While laying down, contract your pelvic floor muscles for 3 seconds, and
then relax for 3 seconds. Do this at least 10 times in a row. Repeat at
least 3 times a day.
3. Gradually increase the number of seconds as your muscles become
stronger. Try new positions, such as standing, walking, or sitting down.
4. Don’t forget to breathe, and remember to focus only on your pelvic floor
muscles. Don’t tighten your abs, thighs, or buttocks.

‘Climax control’ condoms

Condoms, in general, may decrease sensitivity and keep you from ejaculating
early. But there are also climax control condoms available over-the-counter
that are either made of a thicker latex material or contain a numbing agent
that’s meant to delay climax.
Masturbation

Masturbating​ an hour or two before you have sexual activity may help delay
ejaculation during penetration. This sexual release should reduce your need
to climax quickly.

Avoid sex for a period of time

This may seem counterintuitive, but focusing on other types of sexual activity
instead of intercourse may help take the pressure off from your sexual
encounters. Penetration isn’t the only way to reach sexual satisfaction, so
think about other ways you and your partner can ​feel pleasure​ that won’t
cause either of you distress or frustration.

The takeaway
Premature ejaculation is a completely normal and common type of sexual
complaint that affects ​up to 40 percent of men in the United States​. Any of
these home remedies and natural treatments can help you manage your
symptoms. But if premature ejaculation persists, you should see your doctor
to rule out any underlying causes and explore other treatment options.
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6 Tips

1. Eat healthy

Sexuality is a reflection of one’s general state of health. To have an active sex

life, take care of your nutrition. Healthy food nourishes your body and allows it
to be at its best in many situations, including sex. Plus, a healthy nutrition (low
in sodium and bad fats, for example) will help you fight certain illnesses like
arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, which can be associated with
erectile dysfunction​, affecting one out of every two men after 40 years old.

2.Avoid smoking

Smoking reduces your vitality, including on a sexual level. Plus, tobacco leads
to a phenomenon causing blood vessels to constrict everywhere in the body,
including in the genitals. In men, this reduction in the blood flow can lead to
difficulty in having or maintaining an erection. In women, this phenomenon
also occurs in the genitals, which leads to a variety of problems, including a
lubrication reduction.

3.Maintain a healthy weight

Overweight or obese people are at a greater risk of hypertension,

hypercholesterolemia and diabetes, medical conditions that may be
detrimental to a ​good sexual health​. Maintaining a healthy weight contributes
to prevent diseases associated with ​erectile dysfunction​ and other sexual
problems. Plus, feeling good in your own body can help you fully enjoy your
own sexuality.

4. Limit your alcohol consumption

It would be easy to think that alcohol consumption facilitates sexual

encounters, but the truth of the matter is quite different. Research has
revealed that consuming large quantities of alcohol can have a negative
impact on men and women’s sexual capacities. It can, for example, reduce a
man’s capacity to have and maintain an erection. High doses of alcohol can
also reduce a woman’s capacity to become sexually aroused and have an
orgasm.
5. Communicate with your partner

To enjoy a healthy sexuality, it is important to feel comfortable. Choose the

proper place, talk to your partner about his or her tastes and preferences in
love, as well as yours. In all cases, you should feel free to try new things and
you should feel respected. Don’t do something ​just to please your partner​ if it
makes you feel uncomfortable.

6. Protect yourself

If you are not ready to deal with a potential unplanned pregnancy, make sure
to use a contraceptive of your choice. Put safety first. Using a condom offers
double protection: it reduces both the risks of pregnancy and contracting a
sexually transmitted infection (STI). Having a blood test done is also a good
way for you and your partner to avoid the risks of suffering from an STI.