Premature ejaculation

This can be detrimental to a man’s self-esteem and masculine identity.   It is important to understand that sufferers are not alone in this department… far from it. This is a sexual obstacle encountered by nearly 30% of the population. Most men (75% according to the Kinsey report), even if they are not severe premature ejaculators, will still reach orgasm and ejaculate within 2 minutes of vaginal entry during sexual intercourse; a duration of time most men wish to be much longer.

Sex is an important aspect of our health and overall well-being. It is a gift that was meant to be enjoyed and bring pleasure to both parties involved. One immediate tip… Go slower!

Here are 11 strategies to help any man increase his sexual stamina and find more pleasure in the bedroom… both for himself and his partner. I know that using even 1 or 2 of these with dedication will greatly enhance a man’s lasting power and overall sexual satisfaction.

1. Anesthetics and numbing sprays

Lidocaine is an anesthetic or chemical that numbs the areas of the body that it is applied to. Some sensation is lost but not all. It reduces sensitivity more than a condom would. Anesthetics are temporary and lidocaine-based anesthetics wear-off within 30 minutes to 2 hours. The FDA has approved such a lidocaine spray treatment for premature ejaculation. It is called Promescent and can be found here. This is the best type of anesthetic application because it is absorbed quickly by the male penis and does not rub off onto or into sexual partners during intercourse. Other jelly based lidocaine prescriptions have this problem / consideration.

2. Strengthen the PC muscle

What is the PC muscle? While you urinate, attempt to stop the flow mid-stream. Do you feel the sensation? This is your PC or pubbococcygeus muscle contracting and is a muscle in your “pelvic floor.” An orgasm is caused by the rapid contraction or flutter of this muscle. Strengthening this muscle lengthens male sexual performance. How do you exercise this? Contract it (like you do when you stop your urine) repeatedly at about the same rate as your heartbeat. Do this 75 times, twice a day. On the 75th repetition hold for 20 seconds. when you contract the muscle completely enough most individuals  experience a “shiver” sensation. Pregnant women are taught to perform a group of similar exercises known as Kegel exercises to prepare their pelvic floor muscles for the pushing involved in the birthing process.

3. Change sexual position

The sexual position you are in can be contributing to your “early arrival.” The most typical male position is the “missionary position” where the male is directly on top of his sexual partner, who in turn, is on their back. When in this position you are naturally flexing or contracting your abdominal muscles to maintain this position. This can cause you to reach arousal and ejaculation much sooner. Positions that allow your abs to relax can help you last longer in bed. Some of these positions include the woman on top (“cowgirl”), entering while both of you are lying on your sides, or entry from behind while standing or kneeling (“doggy-style”). Any other sexual position where abdominal use is not required will work just as well in reducing the time it takes to climax.

4. Start and stop

First with yourself (during masturbation) and later with a partner, explore the sensations and connection to your body right before reaching climax or orgasm. Bring yourself to the point right before you ejaculate and STOP yourself. Contract your PC muscle ( The muscles that stop your urine flow). The sensation feels as if you are sucking the orgasm back “in”). Breathe deeply and once you can relax your PC muscle and your penis is not as sensitive repeat this a few more times. With a partner you can “exit” and return to foreplay for a while and then return to intercourse once the sensitivity and closeness to the “point of no return” has passed.

5. Condoms

Decreasing the sensitivity of the penis is one of the most obvious ways we can delay orgasm and ejaculation. Many men find great success using this method. You can start with two regular thickness condoms and as you feel you are gaining greater ejaculation control, you can then use a regular thickness condom with a “sheer” or thin condom. Eventually reduce down to one regular thickness condom, then finally one sheer condom.

6. Meditation & guided imagery

Meditation (sitting in silence, emptying your mind of any thoughts and focusing on your breathing for 20 minutes or longer daily) provides many health benefits. Meditation strengthens the mind-body connection (allowing your mind better control over sexual performance), reduces anxiety (performance anxiety is a key component of this condition) and also makes you sharper mentally and emotionally (boosts self-confidence and ability to build relationships). Guided imagery is another tool you can use and something you can do by yourself. With your eyes closed and using your minds eye or imagination, practice seeing yourself in the middle of a sexual encounter as vividly as possible. Feel all the sensations as vividly as you can.  You can visualize a past encounter and where you usually would ejaculate, visualize yourself continuing effortlessly. Feel the sense of confidence, success and pleasure from this breakthrough. Psychology and habits play a large role in this problem. Guided meditation will help you win this psychological component.

7. Medication / Rx Drugs

There are drugs that can be prescribed to you that are known to lengthen the time before you reach ejaculation. These drugs help an average male go from lasting 20 seconds to over 2-3 minutes… sometimes longer. It is all relative to how long your stamina was prior to medication. Serotonin based anti-depressants have been found to be the most successful at this. Priligy (dapoxetine) is a short acting SSRI ( selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ) that has been approved in Finland, Portugal, Sweden Austria and Germany (and in the last stages of approval in the U.S.) for premature or rapid ejaculation.

Older serotonin based drugs that have shown to help are Zoloft (sertraline), Paxil (paroxetine) Anafranil (clomipramine) and Prozac (fluoxetine). Paxil has shown to be the most effective of these. Paxil has been clinically proven to delay the ejaculatory response by 6 to 20 times. All of these medications will require a prescription from your doctor. You should also ask to be counseled on potential side effects and determine whether these outweigh the possible benefit.

8. Pre-sex masturbation

Most of us have realized that the more “practice” we have the less sensitive we are to sexual stimulation and the better in bed we are. Before you go out or anticipate being with a sexual partner, masturbate before hand. This will make you less sensitive and last longer when you engage with a partner.

9. Overcoming psychological barriers

Sometimes we can use popular “tricks” like ‘thinking of baseball’ or something unrelated to sex (many suggest thinking of something repulsive) but often this doesn’t work and more importantly, it doesn’t allow for much enjoyment of the sexual experience. Sometimes there are psychological traumas that need to be worked through with a therapist. Sometimes there may be intimacy issues that are best worked through with a loving partner. If a therapist is not available to you, it would be very beneficial to read a well-researched book to get more in-depth psychological techniques and understanding to overcome these barriers and obstacles. A fantastic book and resource that is highly praised is Coping With Premature Ejaculation: How to Overcome PE, Please Your Partner & Have Great Sex.

10. Mental techniques & awareness

Have you heard of the “Law of Attraction?” It’s premise is that we attract what we think about. It’s most important concept is that even if we are thinking about the things we don’t want – we will attract them because the idea resides in our minds and ultimately manifests. You must visualize what you do want. When we have to struggle with difficult and stressful conditions, like premature ejaculation, we often develop a sort of mental neurosis or obsession like the thought “don’t ejaculate, don’t ejaculate, don’t ejaculate…” and of course we do just that.

To overcome this mental preoccupation (that only makes things worse) you can use a technique that may seem a little backwards. Get lost in your sexual encounter. Let all of your senses be overwhelmed with the entirety of the encounter. Get lost in the smells, the sounds, the tastes, the emotional feelings, the physical sensations… and enjoy them.  Getting lost in the moment and enjoying the multitude of joys will help dissipate the negative energy and fixation on that single thought… that you will ejaculate too soon. Try this out. Take it slow, be aware of your body and just enjoy yourself.

11. Masturbation as a tool

Masturbation is not something we should be ashamed about and is actually something that can serve us as a very helpful tool to help us overcome our difficulty lasting in bed. Here is an incremental strategy, something that will gradually build your sexual stamina. You must get rid of “rushed” habits that are usually associated with masturbation. Often, we developed the habit as a teenager to try and reach orgasm as fast we could (so we wouldn’t get caught masturbating by parents or siblings) or we were simply trying to quickly “release” in order to satisfy an urge or relieve pressure. We must erase these habits and psychological connections.

Your goal should now be for masturbation to last around 20 minutes. To start, you will masturbate with only internal imagery (using only your imagination) and dry stimulation of your penis (no lubrication) to reach climax. Make sure you are stimulating the glans (head) of the penis when you masturbate, as this is the area constantly in contact during sexual intercourse. Once you can last 20 minutes then you can move on to adding lubricant the next time.  Next, you will introduce a pornographic magazine ( or other images ) with no lube, then lube. Next you’ll use pornographic video first without lubrication and then with. Finally, you’ll masturbate watching video and using a sex toy ( the most realistic simulation of actual sexual intercourse). You can purchase something like a Pocket Pal or penis sleeve that simulates a vagina. This technique that builds stamina in gradual steps will help you build sexual self-awareness, psychological fortitude and overall sexual control that will translate in the bedroom.

Best of luck

I sincerely wish you the best in this endeavor and hope that these strategies will help you achieve more satisfying sexual experiences and relationships. I believe patience and dedication will get you there.

If you know of any other techniques that you would like to share with the rest of us or would like us to research something further and have it presented here, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment with your suggestion or contact me via the link in the top menu.

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Garlic, a profoundly health-enhancing herb, has been used throughout the world for thousands of years with a roster of bold claims stretching from curing bubonic plague ( The Black Death ), to warding off evil spirits and even vampires. Garlic, containing a host of powerful compounds (allicin, ajoene and other allyl sulfides) , purifies the blood, extending its well-documented cardiovascular benefits but many do not know its far-reaching capabilities to treat human health ailments beyond that. It is a potent, natural anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral herb that can treat and dare I say CURE many “Health Vampires” that are far too familiar to many of us. Each listed “Vampire” has a specific garlic “Treatment” listed in red.

Without further ado, let’s bite our fangs into…

12 Health Vampires You Can Kill with Garlic!

1. Cancer | Growing research demonstrates its powerful effects against cancer
2. Herpes / Cold Sores | Herpes is a viral infection that garlic suppresses
3. Hemorrhoids | Garlic is blood purifying and vessel fortifying
4. Warts | A virus based condition that is no match for garlic
5. Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence | Strengthens vascular system
6. Hair Loss / Alopecia | The most effective way to regrow hair permanently
7. Colds and Sickness | Applied absorption techniques can eliminate sickness
8. Athletes Foot & Jock Itch | These fungus based ailments can be eliminated
9. Toenail Fungus | Watch that thick green-yellow discolored nail disappear
10. Diabetes | From increasing insulin sensitivity to regulating blood sugar
11. Heart Disease | Decreases arterial hardening, lowers blood pressure…
12. Yeast Infections | Even recurrent infections can be treated effectively

Cancer

Cancer, a growing plague upon modern society’s health. Adding garlic to your diet has been shown to dramatically decrease stomach, colorectal, esophagus, pancreas and breast cancers to name a few. Below I will post a video of a man who was told to eat a clove of garlic a week to help aid in his cancer recovery. Not knowing the difference between a clove and a BULB of garlic, he ate a whole bulb of garlic. His axial tumor ( under armpit ), the size of a baseball, was essentially cured overnight according to him. This is quite remarkable and his results should not be expected to occur for everyone.

Treatment: Garlic purifies and detoxifies the blood. This following cancer survivor recommends eating one entire bulb once a week for dramatic results. Slice up or mince a clove at a time, place on a large spoon with honey, swallow and repeat. Consult your physician before doing so.

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Herpes / Cold Sores – HSV-1 and HSV-2

Herpes simplex 1 is usually contracted and manifested orally ( labeled a cold sore ) while herpes simplex virus 2 is usually contracted and manifested genitally. However, despite what is most common, either can be present in either locations.

Garlic is anti-viral.

Treatment: Simply crush a clove and place it in a small amount of olive oil ( teaspoon or so ), allow it soak for approximately 30 minutes. This will allow the powerful chemical compounds, such as allicin, to be absorbed. Now simply take a q-tip and apply.

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Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids is where the vasculature ( veins ) within the anal canal become swollen and inflamed. Typically these veins provide support in performing a bowel movement but under continued strain and / or other conditions hemorrhoids can develop. This condition can cause a lot of pain depending on the severity. Many over-the-counter creams and suppositories are often employed to reduce swelling and pain including steroids, witch hazel and various analgesics ( pain relievers ).

Treatment: Coconut oil based garlic suppositories. Place a desired amount of organic coconut oil ( solid at room temperature ) on a sauce pan and heat on low temperature until in liquid form. Mince 1 to 3 garlic cloves and place in the oil, allowing the active compounds of the garlic to be absorbed by the oil. Drain off the oil from the minced garlic, pour into a container or Ziplock back and refrigerate. Once the garlic infused coconut oil is solid again remove from the fridge and pull off chunks that you will then roll into balls, making them the approximate size of a marble or what you deem appropriate for you and rectal insertion. These will be your suppositories that you will manually insert into your rectum. Administer one of these suppositories nightly. You should receive significant reduction in size and pain overnight. Continue until satisfied with results.

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Warts

Warts are actually caused by a virus ( variations of the human papillomavirus ). Lucky for us garlic is such a powerful antiviral herb. Common warts are often found on fingers and toes but it is plantar warts that embed themselves deeply and most commonly in the soles of our feet. Plantar warts can begin to make walking painful. Garlic can take care of either of these wart types.

Treatment: Take a clove of garlic and cut it in half. Place and rub the freshly-cut and exposed portion of the clove on the wart. Alternatively, crush the clove ( insures the compound allicin is produced ) and then either directly place on the wart or soak the crushed clove in olive oil for 30 minutes then apply a dab or two ( with a q-tip ) to the wart. After the wart has been coated with garlic, cover with a band-aid or taped gauze to avoid it being rubbed off from contact. Repeat daily. Wart should die within 1 to 2 weeks. Apple cider vinegar is also a great alternative.

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Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence

ED or erectile dysfunction is a serious male issue that can cause psychological and relationship repercussions to not only men but their female counterparts. Garlic has been known to increase the vitality of the cardiovascular system and its circulation. Hardening of the arteries is one of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction and garlic improves vein and artery structure by rejuvenating their elastic nature. When elastic they can dilate or expand and allow more blood to flow… especially to the area of interest in this scenario.

Treatment: Eating 1-4 cloves of garlic a day can effectively alleviate this problem within weeks to months. In a small interest study conducted by the BBC, 7 volunteers with erectile dysfunction were given 4 cloves of garlic a day for 3 months. At the end of the study 6 of the 7 men were noted to have marked improvement in ability to achieve and maintain an erection.

Garlic and Erectile Dysfunction by The BBC

Note: This method will only work for men who are suffering from physiological ED not psychological ED. If your erectile dysfunction stems from a psychological origin this treatment will more than likely be ineffective.

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Hair Loss | Alopecia

For most men, losing their hair has serious psychological repercussions, however, this condition is not without its fair share of female sufferers. Many women suffer from thinning hair, especially during menopause. Certain hormone replacement therapies such as Synthroid ( treating hypothyroidism ) can cause significant hair thinning. There are various drug and surgery strategies but most of these have serious consequences and side effects that would best be advised against. Garlic provides a natural and effective solution.

Treatment: Take 1/2 to 1 clove of garlic and crush it. Massage this into the scalp of the areas desired for regrowth of hair for 10 minutes. Allow the garlic to sit for 60 to 90 minutes and then shower and shampoo away. Some folks’ skin are very sensitive to garlic and direct application can cause serious discomfort and even burning. If this is the case, mince the garlic, place in a teaspoon or less of olive oil, allow oil to soak up garlic compounds for 30 minutes, then apply by massage as directed earlier. Eating a clove or two a day in addition can aid in the hair regrowth’s speed and success.

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Cold and Sickness

Because Garlic contains such powerful antimicrobial compounds it is no surprise that it can help treat cold ( virus ) and sickness. Preventing an oncoming sickness is much easier to achieve than trying to heal a full-blown cold with your immune system deep in the trenches of battle. Garlic is great at preventing colds you feel coming on but it can also significantly reduce the duration and severity of a cold you are battling head on.

Treatment: The “garlic press” is a method where you take a paper towel, place a dab or so of olive oil in the center, add minced garlic on top and then crush. You then fold up the paper towel to contain the garlic and then drape across the affected area. The best places usually are the chest or throat, especially if you have an upper respiratory infection. Placing the “press” on the neck is a good place for the skin and lymph nodes to absorb the powerful sickness fighting compounds. To PREVENT a cold at first signs of a symptom take a whole clove and bite down on it between your molars and just hold it there ( do not chew ) as long as you can ( few minutes if possible ). This will knock out the cold before it has a chance to really take hold.

Read more from Gwen’s Garlic Remedies including a honey-garlic based cough syrup that actually tastes good!

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Athlete’s Foot and Jock Itch

Both of these conditions are fungal infections and can be treated effectively with garlic. Treatment strategies are much like those already outlined. You simply need to directly apply the garlic compounds.

Treatment: Crush a few garlic cloves into a few teaspoons of olive oil and allow the oil to absorb the garlic’s natural anti-fungal compounds for the next 30 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic pieces. Use a q-tip, cotton ball or gauze pad to apply to the affected area. You can also directly apply a cut-in-half clove to the affected area BUT some people experience extreme irritation and sometimes burning from direct contact. By using the oil you still achieve the same results but with less harshness.

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Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus, as it’s name applies, is a fungal infection that takes root under the nail bed and can cause quite a cosmetically problematic condition. Your toenail will become thick, hardened, green and yellow and will often warp.

Treatment: Crush a few garlic cloves into a few teaspoons of olive oil and allow the oil to absorb the garlic’s natural anti-fungal compounds for the next 30 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic pieces. Use a q-tip, cotton ball or gauze pad to apply to the affected area.

Garlic Extract Product: A British scientist was able to extract and determine how to stabilize Allicin, Garlic’s most potent anti-microbial / anti-fungal compound. Typically this compound begins the process of breaking down 15 minutes after crushing a clove of garlic. This dermatologist recommended product is called Alliderm Gel and is available on Amazon.com. Dermatologist’s regularly recommend it for skin conditions such as eczema, rashes as well as working extremely well at eliminating toenail fungus.

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Diabetes

Garlic has been shown increase insulin sensitivity and glucose regulation, especially after meals ( postprandial ). From another study, garlic proves to decrease total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein and an increase in high-density lipoprotein.

Treatment: Slice or mince 1 to 2 cloves of garlic, place on spoon with honey and swallow. Eat 1 to 2 cloves of garlic daily.

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Heart Disease

Homocysteine is a compound that has been demonstrated to be a better marker for overall cardiovascular health than cholesterol levels. Higher homocysteine levels is correlated with higher inflammation and hardening of the walls in veins and arteries. Garlic reduces homocysteine levels, rejuvenates the elasticity of these vessel walls and thins and purifies the blood. Garlic also can reduce high blood pressure levels by up to 8%. As mentioned in the diabetes section, garlic also decreases total cholesterol, triglyceride levels, LDL ( bad cholesterol ) and increases HDL ( good cholesterol ). Garlic also stimulates the heart cells to create NO ( nitric oxide ) the same compound that allows Viagra to increase the blood to the male penis.

Treatment: Slice or mince 1 to 2 cloves of garlic, place on spoon with honey and swallow. Eat 1 to 2 cloves of garlic daily.

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Yeast Infections

Some women respond extremely well to the anti-fungal properties garlic affords in the treatment of yeast infections. Garlic is also especially helpful in treating recurrent yeast infections at the first signs of appearance ( slight tickle and itch that increases ). Some women, however, do not respond to this treatment. Despite this you may find it worth trying this natural, holistic alternative rather than monistat-like products or pharmacological agents ( fluconazole ). If you have a serious infection, please visit and consult with your physician.

Treatment: Read How to Treat a Vaginal Infection with a Clove of Garlic.

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At this point you should be able to effectively slay 12 “Health Vampires,” either for yourself or your loved ones. Hopefully you found this resource helpful / insightful.

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