If these self-help efforts don’t help, certain oral medications and desensitizing creams can help prevent early climax.
Counseling and sex therapy may also help.
Behavioral Techniques
There are a number of behavior techniques that can help prevent PE.
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Some of the more useful techniques include:
How Common Is Premature Ejaculation?
Premature ejaculation is the most common pop in of sexual dysfunction in males.
Medications
There are oral and topical medications commonly prescribed for men with PE.
These can be used on their own or in combination with self-help techniques to make them more effective.
These products, available without a prescription, are infused with numbing agents like lidocaine or benzocaine.
Examples include Durex Prolong and Trojan Extended Pleasure.
While generally safe, desensitizing condoms may cause mild redness, swelling, or a burning sensation in some.
Based on the findings, you may be referred to acounselor or therapistwho can help.
Many factors can contribute to PE and rarely is there one underlying cause.
Psychotherapy can also help, including couples counseling, sex therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
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