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Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

2014-06-13T18:13:00.000+01:00

Erectile dysfunction (ED) means that you cannot get a proper erection. Most cases are due to narrowing of the arteries that take blood to the penis. This is due to a build-up of fatty deposits (atheroma) in these arteries in the same way that heart arteries are affected in people with heart disease. ED is usually treatable, most commonly by a tablet taken before sex. You may also receive lifestyle advice and treatments to minimise your risk of heart disease.

What is erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction (ED) means that you cannot get and/or maintain an erection. In some cases the penis becomes partly erect but not hard enough to have sex properly. In some cases, there is no swelling or fullness of the penis at all. ED is sometimes called impotence.

How common is erectile dysfunction?

Most men have occasional times when they cannot get an erection. For example, you may not get an erection so easily if you are tired, stressed, distracted, or have drunk too much alcohol. For most men it is only temporary, and an erection occurs most times when you are sexually aroused.
However, some men have persistent, or recurring, ED. It can occur at any age, but becomes more common with increasing age. About half of men between the ages of 40 and 70 have ED. About 7 in 10 men aged 70 and above have ED.

How does an erection normally occur?

When you are sexually aroused, messages from your brain travel down nerves to your penis. Chemicals called neurotransmitters are then released from the ends of the nerves in the penis. Stimulation of the penis can also cause local nerve endings to release neurotransmitter chemicals.
The neurotransmitters which are released in the penis cause another chemical to be made, called cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). This chemical causes the arteries in the penis to widen (dilate). This allows extra blood to flood into the penis. The rapid inflow of blood causes the penis to swell into an erection. The swollen inner part of the penis also presses on the veins nearer to the skin surface of the penis. These veins normally drain the penis of blood. So, the flow of blood out of the penis is also restricted, which enhances the erection.
Once you stop having sex, the level of cGMP falls, the blood flow to the penis returns to normal, and the penis gradually returns to the non-erect state.

What causes erectile dysfunction?

There are several causes which tend to be grouped into those that are mainly physical and those that are mainly due to mental health (psychological).

Physical causes

About 8 in 10 cases of ED are due to a physical cause. Causes include:

Reduced blood flow to the penis. This is, by far, the most common cause of ED in men over the age of 40. Like in other parts of the body, the arteries which take blood to the penis can become narrowed. The blood flow may then not be enough to cause an erection. Risk factors can increase your chance of narrowing of the arteries. These include getting older; high blood pressure; high cholesterol; smoking.
Diseases which affect the nerves going to the penis. For example, multiple sclerosis, a stroke, Parkinson's disease, etc.
Diabetes. This is one of the most common causes of ED. Diabetes can affect blood vessels and nerves.
Hormonal causes. For example, a lack of a hormone called testosterone which is made in the testes. This is uncommon. However, one cause of a lack of testosterone that is worth highlighting is a previous head injury. A head injury can sometimes affect the function of the pituitary gland in the brain. The pituitary gland makes a hormone that stimulates the testis to make testosterone. So, although it may not at first seem connected, a previous head injury can in fact lead to ED. Other symptoms of a low testosterone level include a reduced sex drive (libido) and changes in mood.
Injury to the nerves going to the penis. For example, spinal injury, following surgery to nearby structures, fractured pelvis, radiotherapy to the genital area, etc.
Side-effect of certain medicines. The most common are some antidepressants; beta-blockers such as propranolol, atenolol, etc; some 'water tablets' (diuretics); cimetidine. Many other less commonly used tablets sometimes cause ED.
Alcohol and drug abuse.
Cycling. ED after long-distance cycling is thought to be common. It is probably due to pressure on the nerves going to the penis, from sitting on the saddle for long periods. This may affect the function of the nerve after the ride.
Excessive outflow of blood from the penis through the veins (venous leak). This is rare but can be caused by various conditions of the penis.

In most cases due to physical causes (apart from injury or after surgery), the ED tends to develop slowly. So, you may have intermittent or partial ED for a while, which may gradually get worse. If the ED is due to a physical cause, you are likely still to have a normal sex drive apart from if the cause is due to a hormone problem. In some cases, ED causes poor self-esteem, anxiety, and even depression. These reactions to ED can make the problem worse.

Mental heath (psychological) causes

Various mental health conditions may cause you to develop ED. They include:

Stress - for example, due to a difficult work or home situation.
Anxiety.
Relationship difficulties.
Depression.

Typically, the ED develops quite suddenly if it is a symptom of a mental health problem. The ED may resolve when your mental state improves - for example, if your anxiety or depression eases. However, some people become even more anxious or depressed when they develop ED. They do not realise it is a reaction to their mental health problem. This can make matters worse and lead to a vicious circle of worsening anxiety and persisting ED.
As a rule, a psychological cause for the ED is more likely than a physical cause if there are times when you can get a good erection, even though most of the time you cannot. (For example, if you can get an erection by masturbating, or wake up in the morning with an erection.)

Erectile dysfunction, heart disease and other vascular diseases

Although ED can be caused by various conditions, about 7 in 10 cases are due to narrowing of the small arteries in the penis. This causes reduced blood flow to the penis. This is the same problem that can occur in other blood vessels. For example, narrowing of the blood vessels in the heart (the coronary arteries) is a cause of angina and other heart problems. Narrowing of blood vessels to the brain is a risk factor for having a stroke. Narrowing of blood vessels in the legs can cause peripheral arterial disease.
The root cause of the narrowing of the arteries is caused by atheroma. Atheroma is like fatty patches or plaques that develop within the inside lining of arteries. (This is similar to water pipes that get furred up with scale.) Plaques of atheroma may gradually form over a number of years in one or more places in the body, commonly in arteries going to the heart, brain, legs and penis. In time, these can become bigger and cause enough narrowing of one or more of the arteries to cause symptoms and problems.
Certain risk factors increase the risk of more atheroma forming which can make atheroma-related conditions worse. These are discussed in more detail in a separate leaflet called Preventing Cardiovascular Diseases. Briefly, risk factors that can be modified and may help to prevent atheroma-related conditions from getting worse are:

Smoking. Smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for developing an atheroma-related condition. Smoking roughly doubles your chance of developing ED. Young smokers may not be aware that they have a much greater risk of developing ED by middle age compared with non-smokers. If you smoke, make every effort to stop.
High blood pressure. Make sure your blood pressure is checked at least once a year. If it is high, it can be treated.
If you are overweight, losing some weight is advised.
A high cholesterol. This can be treated if it is high.
Inactivity. We should all aim to do some moderate physical activity on most days of the week for at least 30 minutes. For example, brisk walking, swimming, cycling, dancing, gardening, etc.
Diet. Aim to eat a healthy diet. See separate leaflet called Healthy Eating.
Alcohol excess.
Diabetes. If you have diabetes, good control of the blood sugar level and blood pressure can help to minimise the impact of diabetes on the blood vessels.

Note: ED caused by narrowed arteries commonly develops several years before any symptoms or problems develop due to narrowing of the heart (coronary) arteries (or other arteries). Therefore, ED is thought of as an 'early warning signal' that heart disease (or other cardiovascular diseases) may develop. A large international study found that men with ED are twice as likely to have a heart attack, 10% more likely to have a stroke and 20% more likely to be admitted to hospital with heart failure. This is why some of the tests listed below may be advised if you develop ED. Also, you are likely to be advised by your doctor on how to modify any risk factors listed above. The aim is to prevent heart disease and other cardiovascular disease from developing.

What should I do if I develop persistent erectile dysfunction?

It is best to see your GP. He or she is likely to discuss the problem, go over any medication you may be taking, and do a physical examination. This can help to identify or rule out possible underlying causes. Before treatment, your GP may suggest some tests.

What tests may be done?

Depending on your symptoms, likely cause of the ED, age, etc, your doctor may suggest that you have some tests. These are mainly to check up on any risk factors listed above which increase the risk of developing narrowing of the arteries. Tests may include:

A blood test to check the level of cholesterol and other fats (lipids).
Blood sugar level.
Blood tests to rule out kidney and liver disease.
A urine test.
A check of your blood pressure.
A heart tracing (ECG).
Other heart tests which are sometimes done, where appropriate, if heart disease is suspected.

If you have a low sex drive, or if you have had a previous head injury, ED may be due to a hormonal problem. In this situation a blood test to check the level of the hormone testosterone (and sometimes prolactin) may be advised.
In a small number of cases, tests to check the way the blood circulates through the penis, using scans or drug injections, may be done in hospital clinics.

What are the treatment options?

A referral to a specialist is sometimes needed for assessment and treatment. However, GPs are now treating more cases of ED than previously, as the treatment options have improved in recent years. Your GP is more likely to suggest referral if you have been found to have an hormonal problem, if the cause is related to another condition like circulatory problems, or if you are young and the condition started after an injury.
The following gives a brief summary of treatment options. There is a good chance of success with treatment. There are pros and cons of each treatment, and your doctor will advise further.

Have you considered your other medication?

As mentioned, some medicines can cause ED. Check the leaflet that comes with any medication that you take to see if ED is a possible side-effect. Do not stop any prescribed medication, but see your doctor if you suspect this as the cause. A switch to a different medicine may be possible, depending on what the medicine is for.

Medication (tablets taken by mouth)

In 1998, the first tablet to treat ED was launched. This made a huge impact on the treatment of ED. For treating ED, tere are now four different tablets licensed in the UK:

Three of the tablets work by increasing the blood flow to your penis. They do this by affecting cGMP, the chemical involved in widening (dilating) the blood vessels when you are sexually aroused (described above). They are sildenafil (Viagra®), tadalafil (Cialis®), and vardenafil (Levitra®). You take a dose before you plan to have sex. Because of the way they work, these medicines are called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors.

So, even if the nerves or blood vessels going to your penis are not working so well, a tablet can cause the blood flow to increase in your penis, and cause an erection. Tablets can treat ED caused by various underlying conditions.
Note: none of these tablets will cause an erection unless you are sexually aroused.
There is a good chance that a medicine will work (about an 8 in 10 chance of it working well). However, they do not work in every case. There are pros and cons for each of the above, and your doctor will advise. For example, you may not be able to take certain tablets for ED if you have certain other medical conditions or take certain other medicines. For example, you should not take a PDE5 inhibitor if you take nitrate medicines (including glyceryl trinitrate (GTN)) which are often used to treat angina. Also, if you take a certain type of medication, called alpha-blockers, for high blood pressure (doxazosin, indoramin, terazosin or prazosin) you need to wait until you are on a stable dose, as the combination with a PDE5 inhibitor can cause a sudden pressure drop.

Injection treatment

This was the most common treatment before tablets became available. It usually works very well. You are taught how to inject a medicine into the base of the penis. This causes increased blood flow, and an erection usually develops within 15 minutes. (Unlike with tablets, the erection occurs whether of not you are sexually aroused.)

Urethral medication

You can place a small pellet into the end of the urethra (the tube which passes urine and opens at the end of the penis). The pellet contains a similar medicine to that used for the injection treatment. The medicine is quickly absorbed into the penis to cause an erection, usually within 10-15 minutes.

Vacuum devices

There are several different devices. Basically, you put your penis into a plastic container. A pump then sucks out the air from the container to create a vacuum. This causes blood to be drawn into the penis and cause an erection. When erect, a rubber band is placed at the base of the penis to maintain the erection. The plastic container is then taken off the penis and the penis remains erect until the rubber band is removed (which must be removed within 30 minutes).

Penile prosthesis

A surgeon can insert a rod permanently into the penis. The most sophisticated (expensive) type can be inflated with an inbuilt pump to cause an erection. The more basic type keeps the penis rigid all the time.

Other treatments

Treating an underlying cause

For example, treating depression, anxiety, changing medication, cutting back on drinking lots of alcohol, or treating certain hormonal conditions may cure the associated ED.

Lifestyle and other advice

As mentioned above, ED is often a marker that heart disease or other cardiovascular diseases may soon develop. Therefore, you should review your lifestyle to see if any changes can be made to minimise the risk of developing these problems. For example, stop smoking if you are a smoker, take regular exercise, eat a healthy diet, etc.
Also, your doctor may prescribe a statin medicine to lower your blood cholesterol level if your risk of developing cardiovascular disease is high.

Counselling

Sometimes couple counselling, or sex therapy is useful. These are most useful if certain mental health (psychological) problems are the cause of, or the result of, ED.
In some cases, sex therapy is used in addition to another treatment option.

Treatment for erectile dysfunction on the NHS

The Department of Health states: "From 1 July 1999 only those patients suffering from one of the specified medical conditions are eligible to receive drug treatments for impotence on the NHS. Other men can receive a private prescription from their own GP."
The specified medical conditions are diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, poliomyelitis, prostate cancer, an operation to remove the prostate gland (prostatectomy), radical pelvic surgery, renal failure treated by dialysis or transplant, severe pelvic injury, single gene neurological disease, spinal cord injury and spina bifida.
A specialist can also prescribe drug treatments on the NHS if your condition causes severe distress in your life. Examples would be relationship breakdown, social problems or effects on mood or behaviour.
Therefore, unless you have one of the above conditions or get endorsement from a consultant, you have to pay the full cost of any tablets prescribed to treat ED. This policy may be reviewed by the Department of Health in the future.

New Premature Ejaculation App-Edge by Tracey Cox

2014-05-07T08:28:00.001+01:00

There is a new app available to Iphone users. Edge by sex expert Tracey Cox is a fantastic idea to help you build up stamina slowly until you are happy with your performance. Click the link below to download the free app for your Iphone and please let us know how you get on with it!

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Can Marijuana help premature ejaculation?

2014-03-17T12:02:00.002+00:00

Studies have shown that marijuana may help premature ejaculation. How and why does it work you may ask?

Marijuana is known for its medicinal effects of calming an individual. This will help prevent an anxious premature ejaculator from ejaculating too quickly. There may be some side effects though. Some users of marijuana have reported that at times they became impotent (unable to get an erection) after smoking marijuana. Some people are against marijuana as a premature ejaculation aid. However, if you do not mind the drug and you have legal access to marijuana, you may want to give it a shot.

Can Condoms Help?

2013-09-06T10:57:00.002+01:00

What are premature ejaculation condoms?

They are basically condoms which are especially manufactured for men who ejaculate prematurely.

How do they help to prevent PE?

There are different ways how these condoms help to delay ejaculation. Some condoms are simply just thicker, thus reducing the friction and other sensations you have when you have intercourse. Other condoms actually contain a chemical which temporarily makes the skin of your penis a bit numb.

What chemicals are used to numb the penis?

They often contain benzocaine on the inside of the condom. This is a local anesthetic that is often used to relieve pain. There are possible side effects when using benzocaine on your skin, among them allergic reactions (itching, hives, swelling, tingling sensations, headache, etc.). In rare cases benzocaine can also cause methemoglobinemia, which is a serious blood disease.

Is the numbing effect immediate?

Now when the numbing of sensations is simply caused by a kind of thicker rubber, then yes, of course. But if benzocaine is used to reduce sensations, then it usually takes 1-2 minutes until the numbing effect really sets in after putting on the condom.

Can I just use two condoms on top of each other?

You surely can do that, but I advise you against doing that. One issue is that when you wear two condoms on top of each other, it creates additional friction (rubber with rubber) which can cause your condoms to tear or break.
There’s a famous sex study by Dr. Alexa Albert about condom use of commercial sex workers, which kind of makes a different point, however, I do advice against this practice.

Which PE condoms shouldn’t you use?

This is just my personal opinion, but I do not recommend the Trojan Extended Pleasure Condoms because the chemical that is used to numb the penis can also numb the vagina of your sex partner (causing her to feel less excited), because the chemical is not just on the inside of the condom, but everywhere.

What’s the best PE condom?

Among the best delay condoms are Durex Performax Condoms, which are made from natural rubber latex and are electronically tested.

Topical Anesthetics Can Be Effective for Premature Ejaculation

2013-09-06T10:48:00.003+01:00

Topical anesthetic agents seem to be effective and are generally well tolerated for patients with premature ejaculation (PE), according to a review published in Urology (2013;81:799-804).
Chunxiao Pu, MD, from Sichuan University in China, and colleagues conducted a systematic literature review and meta-analysis including data from eight eligible randomized controlled trials to assess the efficacy of topical anesthetic agents on intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT).

In the pooled analysis, the researchers found that IELT was significantly improved in the topical anesthetic agent group versus the placebo group. In subgroup analyses, significant improvements were observed in the domains of ejaculatory control, sexual satisfaction, and distress in the Index of Premature Ejaculation questionnaire. Compared with the placebo group, the topical anesthesia group experienced a significant 4.2 times greater overall incidence of adverse events, although almost all were mild and transient.
"Considering these results, on-demand topical anesthetic agents could be considered a treatment option for patients with lifelong PE," the investigator stated. "Large, multicenter, prospective randomized controlled trials should be anticipated in the future to confirm the safety and efficacy of topical anesthetic agents."

The foreskin and premature ejaculation

2013-03-20T12:40:00.000+00:00

The foreskin (prepuce) has been described as a simple fold of skin, with its structures and functions ignored. The foreskin actually is a complex organ, an integral part of the penis, with many important functions.

The foreskin protects the glans and the urinary meatus (opening) and performs many other integrated functions.

The immunological functions of the foreskin help protect the body from pathogens. The sphincter action of the preputial orifice prevents entry of infectious contaminants. Glands secrete lysozyme, an enzyme that breaks down cell walls of pathogens. The sub-preputial moisture lubricates and protects the mucosal lining of the glans and inner foreskin. The high vascularization of the foreskin brings cells to fight infection, while Langerhans cells secrete cytokines, proteins that regulate the intensity and duration of immune responses, and langerin, a substance that provides a barrier to HIV infection.

The foreskin provides the skin necessary to accommodate a full erection. Even when erect, the foreskin has a gliding action that provides additional sexual pleasure to the man and his partner. The gliding mechanism of the foreskin facilitates insertion and reduces friction and chafing during sex. The foreskin also provides a seal, keeping the secretions necessary for comfortable intercourse contained within the vagina.

The foreskin contains 20,000–70,000 erogenous nerve endings, the majority of which are concentrated in the ridged band, which encircles the inner opening of the foreskin. When the penis is flaccid, the nerve endings are protected but, when erect, they are exposed. Circumcision removes about three-fourths of the nerve endings in the penis, leaving the circumcised penis severely disabled by comparison.

These nerve endings allow a man to modulate his sexual experience. Without them, a man may feel pleasure, but, without warning, reaches ejaculation quickly. The greatest complaint of circumcised males is premature ejaculation.

Without the foreskin’s protection, the glans becomes keratinized (calloused). The free nerve endings in the glans become buried in layers of callused skin. Many circumcised males complain about sexual dysfunction and impotence because they lack the feelings and feedback meant to be provided by nerve endings that were amputated with circumcision. Circumcised men are 4.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with erectile dysfunction than intact men.

The foreskin plays an important role in protection, sexual function, and sexual pleasure.

Premature Ejaculation Therapy Not Supported by Evidence

2013-02-18T20:57:00.002+00:00

Research Source: The Cochrane Library

KEY POINTS

Little evidence supports behavioral therapy as an effective intervention for premature ejaculation, according to a new Cochrane review.
Behavioral therapy for premature ejaculation can include different positions, better control of movements, more mental focus, a start-stop approach and some medications.
Therapy for premature ejaculation can cost $100 or more a session and eight sessions may be necessary over the course of several months.

A new review finds little reliable research to support treating premature ejaculation by teaching men how to control their bodies with their minds. Still, two of the review authors say it is too early to discount so-called behavioral therapy.

“We need to do more to prove it works,” said review co-author Stanley Althof, executive director of the Center for Marital and Sexual Health of South Florida.

Physicians and mental health specialists are not certain of how many men suffer from premature ejaculation, although they have managed to come up with a definition of it as ejaculation that occurs within a minute or less of the penis entering the vagina.

By this strict definition, around 2 percent to 5 percent of men suffer from premature ejaculation, Althof said. In addition, many more who fail to meet the definition still think they do not spend enough time inside the vagina, he said.

“If you ask men themselves if they have premature ejaculation, you’re likely to get 20 to 30 percent who say they have it,” Althof said.

The cause of premature ejaculation is unknown, but researchers have linked it to a variety of conditions, which include anxiety, a malfunctioning ejaculation reflex, prostate disease and chemical problems in the brain. Genetics could also have something to do with it.

In some cases, physicians prescribe antidepressants like Paxil, Zoloft and others. “These medications are a simple treatment and cost effective if not used for a lifetime,” said lead review author Tamara Melnik, professor of internal medicine and evidence-based medicine at the Universidade Federal de São Paulo in Brazil.

It turns out that one of the side effects of some antidepressants - delayed orgasm - might actually help men who suffer from premature ejaculation. Unfortunately, as Melnik notes, the medications often come with other side effects that are not so benign.

Topical anesthetics, like lidocaine, that numb the penis are another option, said Dr. Ege Serefoglu, a urologist at Kiziltepe State Hospital, in Turkey. However, some men do not like the treatment because they must apply the cream 15 minutes before intercourse and use a condom, said Serefoglu, who has no affiliation with the study.

Enter behavioral therapy, which aims to treat premature ejaculation either with or without the assistance of medication. The therapy discourages men from trying to distract themselves during sex by thinking about things like baseball scores or stock prices, said Althof, an emeritus professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Instead, he said, “It’s like looking at a speedometer. We teach men to hover in the midrange of excitement and learn to slow down or speed up when they notice where they are.”

But does it work? The review authors searched for evidence and found four studies that met their criteria with a total 253 participants.

The review was published by The Cochrane Collaboration, an international organization that evaluates medical research. Systematic reviews like this one draw evidence-based conclusions about medical practice after considering both the content and quality of existing medical trials on a topic.

In one study in this review, some participants learned how to use several techniques - including different positions, better control of their movements, more mental focus and a start-stop approach - to delay ejaculation. Compared to other men who did not learn about the techniques, these men took longer to reach orgasm and both they and their female partners reported greater sexual satisfaction.

Another study found that men did better with the antidepressant Celexa compared to therapy only, and when they got medication and therapy instead of just the medication. A third study found that men did better when they took Thorazine, a drug used to treat schizophrenia, and underwent therapy than those who just took the medication. Full statistics from the fourth study were unavailable.

The review authors say that the studies do not confirm that the therapy works. The number of studies is small, their techniques are similar and they do not look at other therapy-based approaches, the review notes.

Still, co-author Althof said therapy has value even if the research is not yet convincing. Treatments are not cheap, however. He said they can cost $100 to $125 a session or more and that eight sessions could be necessary over two to three months.

“It’s an investment,” he said. “You’re investing in significantly improving your sexual life. There’s not a guarantee that you will, but there’s a likelihood that you will.”

Serefoglu, the Turkish urologist, said men who feel distress from premature ejaculation - some men do not - should undergo a medical examination.

In some cases, a patient might wish to try behavioral therapy, Serefoglu said, but for now it’s not proven to work.

Health Behavior News Service, part of the Center for Advancing Health,

Promise for new treatment for PE

2012-12-21T13:37:00.003+00:00

An experimental approach in which penile nerve tissue is frozen to knock out overactive nerves helped men with premature ejaculation last three times longer.

Researchers tested the technique on 24 men who hadn't been helped by standard treatments. They lasted an average of 110 seconds before ejaculation, or nearly two minutes, over the three months they were followed, compared with 36 seconds before treatment.

"That's about what you see with standard drug therapy," says researcher J. David Prologo, MD, assistant professor of interventional radiology at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine in Cleveland. A time to ejaculation of more than two minutes is normal, he tells WebMD.

Its supporters say the technique, or a similar one involving heat therapy, could someday become a standard treatment for the condition.

But other experts tell WebMD that questions about the long-term consequences remain. Also unknown: whether men would opt for the treatment.

The findings were presented here at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Prologo consults for Galil Medical, which funded the study.

By Charlene Laino

Premature Ejaculation Facts

2012-10-08T15:06:00.000+01:00

You’re not alone. Did you know that approximately 1 in every 3 men suffer from Premature Ejaculation? If you do the math, our world’s population 6,602,224,175 (July 2007 est.) divided by 3 equates to approximately 2,200,000,000 (rounding down of course). Then you get that number and divide it by half (estimating that half of our world’s population are males) and you get 1,100,000,000. It is likely that one of your buddies also suffer from PE as well. However, since premature ejaculation is a sensitive subject subject for males, it is unlikely for men to discuss such matters with their circle of friends.

There’s actually muscles down there. For those of you who work out on a continual basis, you may know that without consistency, your muscles will be underdeveloped. Well, that obviously means the opposite is valid–working out on a continual basis will yield stronger muscles. So, the concept for curing Premature Ejaculation is quite logical–strengthen the muscle (Pubococcygeus Muscle many time referred to as PC Muscle) down there and wah-lah–bye bye premature ejaculation. However, the problem is not about understanding the concept of the cure, but rather performing the necessary actions to apply the concept.

Patience is a virtue. Remember when you were a kid and your parents used to tell you about the race between the hare and the tortoise? Well, the important thing is to remember the moral of that classic fable–no matter how severely disadvantaged one is, with perseverance one still succeeds. So, when you guys are on your journey down that long dirt road, remember your diligence will pay off!

Sleep is crucial. Lack of sleep leads to low serotonin levels in the brain. When serotonin levels are low in the brain, the lower levels trigger your body to ejaculate more rapidly. Get a good night’s rest and make it a routine so you can get rid of your premature ejaculation once and for all!

Foods that may help premature ejaculation

2012-10-08T15:04:00.000+01:00

A few foods that may help premature ejaculation:
blueberry
asparagus
dry cereal
almonds
garlic
dried dates
pistachio
carrots
ginger
boiled eggs
saffron
banana
celery
carrot
fennel
onion
chamomile tea
oats
Try to incorporate these foods into your diet.

New Premature Ejaculation Treatment on the Way

2012-07-31T14:31:00.001+01:00

One of the scientists responsible for the invention of Viagra has done it once again and has created a revolutionary treatment for those who suffer from premature ejaculation (PE). The treatment, named Tempe, is simply sprayed on in order to prolong the time to ejaculation and results have been extremely positive.

The inventor himself thinks this will become the next big thing. There are only two treatments available in the UK for the treatment of PE, Priligy and Emla. One is expensive and the other one can produce a numbing sensation so can defeat the purpose.

Tempe is said to help men last three times longer than they normally would and is inexpensive compared with the existing effective treatments. The treatment contains low dose anaesthetics and starts working within 5 minutes.

The pharmaceutical company responsible for the drug, Plethora Solutions, is feeling positive about gaining European approval and estimate that the treatment will be available in 2013.

How to enjoy sex with premature ejaculation

2012-07-20T11:09:00.005+01:00

While premature ejaculation can cause many problems within a couple’s sex life, it’s nothing a mature, loving relationship can’t handle. If you are close enough to discuss the issue openly and honestly, you may have already explored various ways to make sex more enjoyable. On the other hand, if you are new to premature ejaculation, you may be wondering if a better sex life is even possible.

Many experts suggest concentrating on the moment. The man must ensure that he is paying attention to the situation before him, and not trying to distract himself. It is common for men to force their minds to wander, in the hopes that it will cause them to last longer, but the opposite appears to be true. It now appears as though outside thoughts will also cause the man to lose even more control of the moment.

Men who experience premature ejaculation are often encouraged to pay close attention to “that” moment, where their body is suddenly nearing the finish line. It is believed that by learning to recognize this moment as soon as it appears, a man can learn to better control himself over time. If the process is successful, he will be able to endure increasingly longer stints of intercourse.

Premature ejaculation also responds to relaxation in some instances. To try this technique, men are encouraged to enjoy a variety of sexual stimulation, instead of concentrating solely on the penis. He should try to enjoy each moment, breathing slowly and deeply to prevent his body from assuming control, and attempt to find a state of relaxation similar to that of a soothing massage. This way, he teaches his body to better handle the stimulation without charging through to the end.

Experimentation through masturbation is another way to approach the issue. Sometimes, when a man takes the time to become familiar with his limits, it can help him fight the occurrence of premature ejaculation. While you may be comfortable masturbating in front of your partner, this is an experience best performed alone, since the solitude will allow you to place your entire focus on the task at hand.

Men who experience premature ejaculation should also refrain from using drugs and alcohol, which can aggravate the condition. In fact, many men who have no endurance problems struggle to stay erect when they have been drinking or doing drugs. Both substances will detract from a man’s ability to keep control, making it near-impossible to overcome an instance of rapid ejaculation.

Sliquid Delay Spray

2012-07-08T13:21:00.001+01:00

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The highest strength, top-quality delay spray on the market. With an impressive 9.9% lidocaine, this water-based formula reduces sensitive without compromising sensation to help you last longer and give you both more pleasure.

The reduction in sensitivity quickly helps to delay ejaculation in cases of over-rapid or premature ejaculation. Containing 9.9% lidocaine, Sliquid Stay is one of the strongest delay sprays sold at Lovehoney.

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Designed for: Men
What is it: Spray
What's it for: Desensitizer
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Essential info

Condom safe? Yes, use with all condoms

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Premature Female Orgasm

2012-07-07T18:05:00.000+01:00

We’ve long heard of premature ejaculation in men as a significant sexual dysfunction that many men experience. Premature ejaculation is when the man orgasms before he intends or wants to (for instance, long before the woman has had a chance to get close to her own orgasm).

Researchers from Portugal wondered if some women experience something similar, since nobody seems to much talk about this issue in female sexuality. Could there be such a thing as a premature female orgasm (or in scientific terms, “female premature orgasm”)? If so, how prevalent is the problem?

Here’s what they discovered.

The researchers were intrigued by the fact that very little has been written or noted about women who experience a premature female orgasm. Yet in a 2005 University of Chicago study (Sadock, 2005), nearly 10 percent of the women felt they had reached orgasm too quickly (e.g., before they had intended).
The study’s sample consisted of 510 Portuguese women between the ages of 18 and 45 with medium to high education levels. Subjects filled out a customized questionnaire designed for this study, focusing on questions of premature orgasm, feelings of loss of control with the orgasm, relationship difficulties and distress surrounding their orgasm. Fifty percent of the sample were single at the time of the study, while 40 percent were married.

Nearly 17 percent of the sample said that premature orgasm occurred often or always, and nearly 14 percent complained about a feeling of a lack of control over the timing of their orgasm. However, a significant minority — 41 percent — said that premature orgasm only occurred occasionally or rarely, and 44 percent felt no lack of control over the timing of their orgasm.

According to the researcher’s criteria, only 3.3 percent of the subjects met the full proposed criteria for premature female orgasm. But 41 percent of women have occasional or episodic premature orgasms — once in awhile. And 14 percent of women fall somewhere in-between these two groups.
Premature female orgasm isn’t just a theory. It is a concern that affects a majority of women at one point or another in their lives, although only a small percentage of women experience it in the extreme, full-blown disordered manner. For most women, it’s not a serious problem:

Some of these women report that this is due to the fact that they are in a good relationship with their partner, are in a very excited [state], or feel too excited with the sexual act by itself, with very intense desire or [it's just been a] long time without having sex.

In other words, for most women, it’s not something that is too bothersome, unlike in men (where it can lead to future performance issues, or anxiety regarding the sexual act itself).

But for a small portion of women, it is more than bothersome — it’s as serious a concern as it is in men. To date, however, there is no known treatment for premature female orgasm.

Premature Ejaculation Treatment Questioned

2012-06-30T19:57:00.002+01:00

By KATIE MOISSE (@katiemoisse)

Researchers have called into question the effectiveness of a psychological approach to treating premature ejaculation, a sexual disorder that affects up to 30 percent of men worldwide.
A Cochrane Review of four previously published studies of 253 men found insufficient evidence to support behavioral therapy for premature ejaculation, despite small studies and anecdotes proclaiming its success. But some experts maintain that the therapy, which aims to ease the anxiety surrounding the condition for both men and their partners, can be useful together with medication.

"The assumption behind psychosocial interventions is that when patients learn about [premature ejaculation] they begin to develop new sexual management strategies to deal with restrictive sexual patterns, such as avoidance of sexual activity and an unwillingness to discuss sex with a partner," said the review's lead author Tamara Melnik, a professor of internal medicine at the Federal University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. "There is a consensus that psychological aspects are very important to ensure success and maintenance of the results after discontinuation of medication."

Medications like Paxil, Zoloft and others in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class of antidepressants can inhibit the ejaculatory reflex at low doses. And topical anesthetics like lidocaine cream can numb the penis, drawing out intercourse. But because none are FDA-approved for premature ejaculation, doctors are forced to prescribe drugs off-label and monitor patients closely for possible side effects.

"One of the greatest unmet needs in the field is the lack of FDA-approved treatments right now," said Dr. Wayne Hellstrom, a urologist at Tulane University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, La. "But behavioral therapy does work in some people. And it does work in combination with other treatments, either oral or topical medications."
Premature ejaculation can crumble men's sexual self-confidence and make it difficult for them to establish comfortable sexual relationships. In up to 90 percent of cases, psychological factors are implicated as cause or a consequence.

"We often hear men only think with one brain, but there's still considerable thought and emotion that goes into sex," said Dr. Jeremy Close, a primary care physician at Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia. "Behavioral therapy is to address the stress they may be having with not satisfying their partner because of premature ejaculation and feelings of inadequacy because of that."
The cause of premature ejaculation remains unknown, complicating the search for effective treatments. And outside of the four studies included in the Cochrane review, 13 others were too small or failed to sufficiently control biases or rule out the placebo effect resulting in their exclusion.

"We've got a lot of studies out there and, by and large, the majority show that most people are helped by psychotherapy. But the studies didn't meet the bar for evidence-based research that's set very high these days," said Dr. Stanley Althof, executive director of the Center for Marital and Sexual Health of South Florida and co-author of the Cochrane Review. "We really need to move into the 21st century with the kind of research we do."

Another barrier to behavioral therapy use is the cost. At up to $125 out-of-pocket per session for an eight-session treatment course, the peace of mind comes at a hefty price. And unlike medications, the psychological approach requires that both the man and his partner are on board.
Althof, a clinical psychologist who studies the effects of diseases and medications on sexuality, hopes ongoing research opens new doors for the treatment of sexual disorders in both men and women.
"This isn't about just enhancing your sex life or making you a better lover. This is about helping men or women with real problems," Althof said. "And we have ways to do that. We just have to be more rigorous in how we go about conducting research."

60% Men > 40 Have Sexual Dysfunctions

2012-06-20T09:58:00.000+01:00

Recent survey which was polled in May 2012 has indicated that 60% of men over the age of 40 suffer from some type of sexual dysfunction. That is an extremely high and frightening numerical statistic. Approximately 44 percent suffered from impotence, approximately 40 percent suffered from premature ejaculation, and the remaining percentage suffered from menopausal disorders. Our main concern is the statistical data provided for premature ejaculation.

The percentage for premature ejaculation has increased approximately 10 percent from the last decade. In the past, every 3 males suffered from premature ejaculation. This equates to approximately 33 percent. However, this statistical data included adults and minors under the age of 40 as well. In conclusion, though the numbers may claim to show an increase of 10 percent, the amount of premature ejaculators still remain the same from the past decade.

How many men suffer from premature ejaculation?

2012-06-18T09:53:00.001+01:00

According to Edward Laumann, the author of a comprehensive U.S. sex study, 31% of men and 43% of women have some kind of sexual problem or dysfunction.

This study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. It was based on data from the 1992 National Health and Social Life Survey – which was a huge collection of interviews with both men and women.
In total, 1,749 women and 1,410 men aged 18 to 59 participated. And the conclusion is the following.

30% of men said they regularly come too quickly
14% said they had no interest in sex
8% said they regularly experienced no pleasure from sex

No one can tell the exact number of men who suffer from premature ejaculation, but everybody agrees that PE is the most common sexual problem men around the world experience.
Urologists Andrew McCullough, M.D., of the New York University school of medicine, and his colleague James Barada, M.D., of the Albany College of Medicine, say PE is three times more common than erectile dysfunction (ED), that is impotence.
While estimates vary from 5% to even 75%, most studies report that 20% to 30% of men ejaculate too quickly on a regular basis.
The reason why different studies report different numbers is the lack of universally accepted definition of what PE actually is. On top of that different, studies are conducted in a different way.
For example some are done with stopwatch, measuring exactly how long man can go. Some are self-reported and based on man’s own feeling of the level of control he has over his ejaculation. And some simply determine if he is happy with his sexual stamina, or if he wants to last longer.
Anyways, it’s safe to say that 30 million American men, and about 600 million men worldwide suffer from PE. In other words, one of every five men you know has the same problem as you.
As you can see, you’re far from alone.

PE also strikes men of all ages.
Previously we believed it was more common among younger men, when sex is still relatively new to them. Now we now better.
Recent studies report that middle-aged men still have this problem. And, in fact men of all age groups are equally at risk.
Another interesting thing is that some studies reported racial differences when it comes to PE.
Here are some of them:
One recent telephone survey, which included 1,320 American men, revealed that premature ejaculation is affecting:

21% of non-Hispanic African Americans
29% of Hispanics
16% of non-Hispanic Whites

Also a study done by National Health and Social Life Survey reported that premature ejaculation affected:

34% African American men
29% White men
27% Hispanic men

Some other studies reported that PE is more common in East Asia (countries like China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and Malaysia), than in Middle East and Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Turkey).
The presence of premature ejaculation in Europe is said to be somewhere between that of East Asia and Middle East / Africa.

Anyway, because of the small number of such studies, and different ways in which they were conducted, it is impossible to draw any final conclusions.

5 tips to help prevent Premature Ejaculation

2012-06-15T10:27:00.001+01:00

Learn how to increase your stamina and become a better lover with these 5 tips to control premature ejaculation. Premature ejaculation is a very common problem in men, especially younger men. While it can be an embarrassing problem, it's important to understand that it is not only happening to you, and there are things you can do to prevent it. In this article, we will look at five tips to control premature ejaculation.

Things needed to control premature ejaculation:

A willing partner
Condom
Cock ring
Time to yourself
The ability to concentrate under pressure

Masturbate before sex. One to two hours before you think you may have sex, you will need some time to yourself. During this time, you will want to masturbate. What happens when you masturbate before sex is that it helps relax the body and release built-up sexual tension. This is an effective way to control premature ejaculation in men of all ages.
Get a little help from your partner. This next tip involves assistance from your partner, which is a nice way to keep her involved in the sexual activity. What you'll do is, at the moment you feel you are about to climax during sex, pull out and grasp the base of your penis tightly. Your partner can do this for you. Hold the penis, maintaining a firm grip for a count of 30 and then begin sex again. Repeat this process two to three times before allowing yourself to climax. This technique has proven to be a very effective way to control premature ejaculation.
Distract yourself. If you have the ability to concentrate under pressure, you can try to learn to distract yourself enough to control premature ejaculation. Instead of focusing on how good sex feels, try to distract yourself with a complicated math problem, or by reciting the alphabet backwards. Try to think of anything that requires a lot of concentration, which will work to, hopefully, prolong your sexual performance.
Desensitize. Wear a condom during sex to decrease sensitivity. This will, of course, make sex slightly less enjoyable,but it will also help to control premature ejaculation. Why don't men like to wear condoms? Because sex doesn't feel as good! That is precisely the point of wearing a condom when you are trying to learn how to last longer in bed.
Wear a cock ring. Like a condom, a cock ring will help to desensitize the sensation during sex and help you control premature ejaculation. But there is an added bonus to wearing a cock ring; it will give you a rock hard erection. A cock ring is a soft, flexible ring that fits over the base of the penis and behind the testicles. It can only be worn for twenty to thirty minutes at a time, which is all the time you'll need to pleasure your partner and ejaculate in an adequate amount of time.

By: Tanya Joel

Keep Your Prostate Healthy - Prostate Massage

2012-06-14T10:02:00.002+01:00

Prostate Massage

You can massage your prostate by simply inserting your finger into the anus and reaching back and up towards the navel until you feel the prostate gland. Use natural-content personal lubricant of the type specific to this purpose (available in drug stores) to facilitate insertion of the finger, and gently rub back and forth on the prostate using as much pressure as you can without causing pain.

This massage can be made even more pleasurable if your partner is willing to do the massage for you. You need not concern yourself about about bacterial transmission if the hands are clean.

Traditionally, doctors would massage their patients' prostates regularly to cure or prevent disease. Now, however, most doctors only check the prostate, and if they find a problem prefer to cut it out or prescribe medication. But a doctor is not necessarily required for prostate massage. You can do it yourself or have your partner do it for you. Try this practice and discover its health benefits. When you do it yourself, you can be very gentle and make the treatment pleasurable as well as efficacious.

Some people have a psychological block against examining or massaging their prostates. They think the anus is dirty. But there is nothing dirty about the body, which must be cared for. The only thing that might be considered dirty is disease; and these practices are intended to prevent and cure disease through regular care for the entire body, including the anus and prostate.

Many men are troubled by these massages because they think there is something "homosexual" about it, especially if it is pleasurable. They might feel differently if they knew the extent to which neglect ultimately results in prostate dysfunction, malfunction, and disease. Inserting a finger into the anus never turned anyone into a homosexual.

It is important that men examine themselves often by checking the condition of their prostates. You can determine the condition of the prostate by feeling for changes in size and resilience. Check this as often as possible, at least weekly, and you will be able to establish a standard for yourself. By doing so, you will be able to detect any changes in the size and flexibility of your prostate.

A very hard, enlarged, or painful prostate is an indication of a disorder that could lead to cancer or some other major problem. However, prostate disorders do not develop overnight, and regular massage can prevent and reverse problems.

Medical science accepts that it is normal for men over the age of fifty to experience problems with their prostates. Although prostate problems may be common, they are not normal. They are abnormal.

There is no need for any man to have prostate problems. With regular examination and massage prostate problems may never occur at all.

Change how you thrust!

2012-06-13T10:00:00.002+01:00

Are you wondering how to overcome premature ejaculation? In this article we are going to talk about the statement It's all in the thrust.
There are thousands upon thousands of men out there that are wishing that they knew what they were doing in bed, they desperately want to know how to overcome premature ejaculation. Who can blame them? Who wants to know that they are a terrible failure, horrible lover etc?

I am sure that you do not like feeling this way. There are simple techniques that you can use to keep yourself from feeling this way and satisfy your partner once and for all. Let's go ahead and talk about the statement It's all in the thrust.
Does It Matter How I Penetrate?
You may be a little confused about what I mean by this statement but it's extremely important that you listen. When you penetrate a woman's vagina it of course gives her great sensations and there are certain ways that feel better than others to a woman. The same is true with a man.
The Wrong Way
If you are going into her vagina with long fast thrusts this may feel good but this is not going to help you achieve the goal of lasting longer. This also may make her less sensitive if you do this right away at the beginning. Save the heavy stuff until the end.
The Right Way
Until you start feeling that you are ready to release it's ok to do strokes that are longer and faster but when you start to feel that you are getting ready to cross that plateau buddy you better slow down or you are going to blow. Slow the strokes down but also go as deep into the vagina as you can and as much as is comfortable with your partner. Also as you do this begin to rock your hips and stimulate her clitoris with your pelvic bone. You will be able to give her a pleasurable time but you will also be able to regain your control over the sensations that you are feeling in your penis.

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Can Acupuncture help PE?

2012-06-12T10:13:00.002+01:00

Acupuncture may be another treatment option for premature ejaculation (PE), new findings suggest.
In a study of 90 PE patients, the therapy proved superior to a sham treatment but less effective than paroxetine, a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor known to be a known therapeutic effect on PE, according to an online report in European Urology.

Didem Sunay, MD, and colleagues at the Ministry of Health Ankara Training and Research Hospital in Ankara, Turkey, randomly assigned patients to receive paroxetine 20 mg/day, acupuncture, or sham acupuncture (placebo acupuncture). Each group had 30 patients. Investigators evaluated PE by measuring intravaginal ejaculation latency times (IELTs) and using the Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT). IELTs were determined by using a partner-held stopwatch.

Median PEDT scores of paroxetine, acupuncture, and placebo groups were 17.0, 16.0, and 15.5, respectively, before treatment, and 10.5, 11.0, and 16.0 after treatment.
Paroxetine, acupuncture, and placebo acupuncture increased IELTs by 82.7, 65.7, and 33.1 seconds, respectively. The extent of ejaculation delay caused by paroxetine was significant greater than that of acupuncture, the researchers found.

“The result of the present study showed that real acupuncture was more effective than placebo acupuncture,” the authors stated. “This result seems to refute the hypothesis that it has a placebo effect.”
The authors concluded: “Although acupuncture is less effective than daily paroxetine, it had a significantly stronger ejaculation-delaying effect than placebo and seems to be an alternative to other treatment models in the treatment of PE.”

From Renal And Urology News

Homeopathy to treat premature ejaculation

2012-06-06T11:19:00.001+01:00

What if I advised you right now that each and every disease, mental and bodily dysfunction and health-related problem identified to guy has its basis in a really particular strand of hair of the hundreds of thousands of strands on your head? That all we necessary to cure the condition, disorder or condition, we basically have to uncover that specific strand and pluck it out...

You'd feel I'm nuts, appropriate? Or if you happen to be a really scientifically tolerant personal, you would most likely give me the advantage of doubt and lengthen me the opportunity to prove my theory before rejecting it out of hand. Effectively, perpetuity is how prolonged you'd have to wait for my evidence- permit by yourself a single piece of evidence in assistance of my claims really! And you know why? Simple: because they are fake to get started with!

When it arrives to homeopathic approach to treating illnesses, and, as we shall see, which includes homeopathy for premature ejaculation, which is specifically what the scientist, German doctor Samuel Hahnemann, who created homeopathy famous did: he conjured up a bunch of theories out of thin air, convinced himself they had been accurate, wrote a polemic for them primarily based on specious arguments, and in some way managed to persuade a little portion of the planet that his statements have been true- without having a one piece of scientific proof to assist it!

Homeopathy is truly a philosophy that interprets diseases and illness as becoming triggered by disturbances in a hypothetical "vital force" or "life drive." It sees these disturbances as exhibiting by themselves up as exclusive symptoms using the deal with of a condition. Granted, the concept of existence as getting or getting electricity of some kind just isn't a new 1, nor is it outlandish. But this is not exactly where Hahnemann gets strange...

In an experiment conducted in the 1790s with a bark of some tree utilised as a standard medication for malaria, Hahnemann observed that the consequences he skilled from ingesting the bark were comparable to the signs of malaria. From this single observation, the doctor helps make a daring leap of creativity: he postulates that cures "work by means of similarity," and that a treatment of a illness should be ready to create signs in a wholesome personal equivalent to people of the condition becoming taken care of in the ill individual.

Through further experiments with other substances, Hahnemann ultimately arrived up with the "regulation of similars," otherwise recognized as "permit like be cured by like" as a basic therapeutic theory of homeopathy.

He thought that by using medicines to induce signs, the synthetic symptoms would stimulate the "essential drive," causing it to neutralise and expel the first condition and that this artificial disturbance would obviously subside when the dosing stopped.

Homeopathy is, consequently, primarily based on the perception that a substance which in massive doses will generate signs and symptoms of a certain condition will, in extremely small and diluted doses, cure it. And this is what homeopathy has appear to be: a type of choice medication in which practitioners take care of individuals employing highly diluted preparations that are considered to cause healthier men and women to display signs that are equivalent to those shown by the individual.

All - without having exception - of the 48 or so homeopathic medications and preparations on the marketplace that guarantee to treatment premature ejaculation work under these identical unfounded concepts!

Hahnemann's "regulation of similars" (and the resulting homeopathy technique to therapy of conditions) is really absolutely nothing far more than unproven claims created by a lone scientist it is not a correct law of nature.

With its outlandishly wacky ideas such as drinking water getting a memory, its use of solutions that lack energetic elements (the kind of substances that are actively concerned in combating a disease), and the general lack of convincing scientific proof to assistance its efficacy, have all contributed to homeopathy being explained as a pseudoscience, quackery, and a "cruel deception" by its critics.

In 2010, an inquiry into the evidence-base for homeopathy performed by the United Kingdom's Home of Commons Science and Technologies Committee concluded that "homeopathy is no much more powerful than a placebo is..."

Hahnemann proposed homeopathy in reaction to the state of standard Western medication at that time, which was typically brutal and a lot more harmful than valuable (circumstance in stage: Electric Shock Treatment, for illustration). We have appear a long way given that the time of Hahnemann, making great breakthrough in standard medication although. And whilst I am sympathetic to the cause of "option medicine," and definitely a proponent of it myself, we actually ought to quit using our cues from quackery!

18 tips to beat premature ejaculation

2012-05-31T10:07:00.003+01:00

The first step is to become aware of your own levels of arousal. Experiment, take your time and give yourself a very real self-loving exploration, not just a quick masturbatory release. Notice how your penis moves through distinct changes before orgasm and ejaculation, he's not just soft and then hard and spewing. There are four defined stages of erection: lengthening and filling; swelling; full erection; rigid erection. The fourth stage, rigid erection, characterized by a penis that's very stiff (a boner) and very hot, signifies ejaculation is close at hand. Through attentive self-arousal and the playful hands of your sweetheart you can learn how to stay for longer periods of time in the exciting, but less explosive, third stage of firm erection. When you feel yourself moving into the hard, hot level stop stimulation, relax and pay attention to your breathing. Breathe slowly and deeply. Tell your partner when you are about to have an orgasm. At this point the partner can slow down or stop to prevent a premature ejaculation.
The Power of Breath. Conscious breathing is a key for extended lovemaking. Rapid breathing excites and arouses you. Slow, controlled breathing, way down into your belly, calms you and helps delay ejaculation. Focusing on your breath takes your attention away from your genitals. Synchronizing your breathing rhythm with your partner's strengthens your connection with each other.
Perineum Pressure. Pressing on the perineum, a spot midway between your scrotum and your anus, will help to stop ejaculation because this spot reaches through to the prostate gland. It is the prostate that contracts and expands during orgasm and then expels the ejaculation fluid. Ask your partner to apply this loving pressure for you.
Testes Tug. When a man nears orgasm his scrotum rises up closer to his body. You can delay ejaculation by gently pulling your testes down and away from your body. Your partner can also do this for you.
Penis Tip Squeeze. Squeezing your penis just below the head or glans can help to stop oncoming ejaculation. It necessitates withdrawing completely from your partner during intercourse, but is an excellent way to begin practice on your own with masturbation.
PC (pubococcygeous) Muscle Contraction. This is simply squeezing your pelvic floor muscles, around the scrotum, penis and anus as you feel ejaculation approaching. An easy way to practice this is to interrupt your urine stream when you are going to the bathroom.
Ejaculation-free orgasm. One important thing to understand is that the problem really is ejaculation, not orgasm. When you feel you are just about to ejaculate, stop moving (your partner must stop, too) and contract the PC muscle very firmly during 10 to 20 seconds. You can then resume love-making. For this to work, your PC muscle must be strong enough. To train it: contract it 20 times 2s, 3 times a day. You should see progress in ejaculation control within a few weeks.
Passion Pump. This technique, which combines squeezing the PC muscles, rolling your eyes upward, touching your tongue to the roof of your mouth, and visualizing your sexual energy flowing up through your body while you practice controlled deep breathing is one of the most effective ways of delaying ejaculation. It's a Taoist sexual kung fu technique that has the added benefit of helping you circulate your sexual energy through your body rather than having it remain hot and heavy in your genital region.
Thrusting Technique. A superb thrusting technique that brings great pleasure to a woman and helps a man to last is a combination of deep and shallow thrusts. By shallow thrusts we mean your penis only enters 1½ to 2 inches inside your partner. These first couple of inches are the most sensitive part of a woman's vagina. Deep thrusts mean your penis enters as fully as you can. In this technique you combine a series of nine fairly quick shallow thrusts with one slow deep one. The shallow thrusts stimulate your partner's most sensitive vaginal tissues and at the same time create a vacuum effect that makes her ache for the deep thrust to come. And because most of your thrusts are shallow ones, exciting only the first few inches of your penis, you're able to rock on for much longer!
Use foreplay to your advantage, stimulating your partner first. If you want to have quite a bit of intercourse before ejaculation, it's best not to allow yourself(male) to be the one getting the attention!
Let him put the condom on himself. This improves the chance of him not getting too turned on beforehand.
Tackle relationship issues. Be sure that your head and heart are in the mood for sex as well as your body. If you're unhappy about something with your partner then sort it out first.
Exercise your pelvic floor. Many men say they are able to delay ejaculation by squeezing or pushing their pelvic floor muscles.
Stop and start. This is the most common technique used in psychosexual therapy. Practice stimulating yourself to the point just before ejaculation, then stop. Start again when the sensations have subsided. Repeat this three times. You should find the length of time before each stop gets gradually longer.
Change strokes. If you feel you've gained more control with the stop-and-start technique, try changing your stroke to something less stimulating rather than stopping all together.
Change positions. During intercourse, try the stop-and-start technique when the sensations become strong. When you're more confident, try changing positions rather than stopping. Some men last much longer when their partner is on top.
Remember that doing doggy style and missionary both increase pressure on the male so stay clear of these positions.
Think about football. Does the trick every time. In a really dire situation, think of your grandma's arm fat.

China Brush Solution

2012-05-30T10:55:00.005+01:00

A small bottle packed with potent power. Also known as Kwang's Solution, China Brush is a rich blend of Chinese herbs combined to create an amazingly potent premature ejaculation remedy...

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Full description

A small bottle packed with potent power. Also known as Kwang's Solution, China Brush is a rich blend of Chinese herbs combined to create an amazingly potent premature ejaculation remedy...

Men have been using this unique liquid in Asia for years to prolong their erections and increase sexual activity and vitality.

The active ingredient is Korean Ginseng, a supplement many use to boost their energy and endurance levels.

Apply to the shaft of the penis 30 minutes - 2 hours before intercourse.

Avoid solution coming in contact with eyes or mouth.

One bottle gives around 15 applications.

Not recommended for use during pregnancy.

Ingredients: fructus cindii, cortex cinnamomi, flos caryophylli, rhizoma alpiniae officinarum, rhizoma atractylodis, pericapium zanthoxyli, radix angelicae dahuricae.

What it does

Designed for: Men
What is it: Gel
What's it for: Delay
Action: Fast acting

Essential info

Condom safe? Yes, use with all condoms
Suitable for vegetarians

What it costs

Size: 3ml
£3.33 per ml

Talking about PE

2012-05-29T10:55:00.005+01:00

Relationships

Written by admin on 04 March 2011

Premature ejaculation can certainly take a toll on a relationship. Whether a couple waits until after marriage or not to be sexual, intercourse plays a huge role in the success and happiness of a relationship. Over time, unresolved sexual problems can slowly chip away at a relationship for both partners.

Effective communication is crucial to a healthy long-lasting relationship, however it can often times be difficult for a man to discuss his premature ejaculation concerns with his partner. There is a lot of unnecessary shame that is associated with the condition and many men think that admitting that they have a problem controlling their arousal means that they are less of a man. Not talking about the problem will actually make things that much worse. Misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and anger can quickly escalate, all of which can make premature ejaculation even worse.
On an evolutionary level, intercourse promotes what scientists call “pair bonding” and it is crucial for a healthy and successful relationship. During sex, and particularly during orgasm, chemicals such as oxytocin and dopamine are released that strengthen the bond between partners. There is an increased feeling of security and trust, as well as an increase in emotional attachment.
These bonding emotions are crucial to the strength of a couple. When a man isn’t able to perform as well as he should, both partners not only miss out on these healthy bonding chemicals, but instead are left with negative feelings of inadequacy and disappointment. This can actually make premature ejaculation symptoms even more prominent.
Sometimes premature ejaculation will actually prevent men from pursuing relationships in the first place. The man may actually avoid sexual relationships altogether for fear of rejection or embarrassment. They feel that they can’t adequately satisfy a woman so they just avoid sexual encounters all together. Most men won’t talk about their premature ejaculation, especially with a new partner, so when they do attempt intercourse, the woman often misunderstands why the man can’t perform. Over time avoiding relationships because of premature ejaculation can lead to depression as the man is cutting himself off from other people to avoid his issues.
Men naturally are not apt to discuss any sort of personal problem with anyone else, especially sexual ones. So much of a man’s perception of their masculinity rides on their ability to perform sexually that they don’t want to let anyone know of any performance problems they may be having. If a man is in a relationship however, he has to learn how to talk to his partner. Even men embarking on a new sexual relationship should open up at least a little bit.
You don’t have to pour your heart out and tell them every intimate detail about your premature ejaculation, but open up just a little bit. At the same time, their partners need to be patient and understanding. Men in relationships with effective communication often times are better able at resolving their issues than those who cannot talk to their partner.