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Can I help my partner with delayed ejaculation?
If you're the partner of someone with delayed ejaculation, try asking if there is something specific you can do to help. Be open to the idea of going for couples counseling or sex therapy. But try to let go of the thought that either one of you is doing something “wrong.”
How do you fix delayed ejaculation?
Delayed ejaculation treatment depends on the underlying cause, but it might include taking a medication or making changes to medications you currently take, undergoing psychological counseling, or addressing alcohol or illegal drug use.
Why does my boyfriend have delayed ejaculation?
Delayed ejaculation can result from medications, certain chronic health conditions and surgeries. Or it might be caused by substance misuse or a mental health concern, such as depression, anxiety or stress. In many cases, it is due to a combination of physical and psychological concerns.
What can a urologist do for delayed ejaculation?
Urologists may prescribe one of several medications for men with PE. The choice depends on whether the PE is primary or secondary. Another medication is a topical lidocaine-prilocaine cream applied to the penis before intercourse to reduce sensitivity and delay ejaculation.
How long does it take for a man to be ready for Round 2?
"Teenage boys can have a refractory period of a few minutes; a 30-year-old man is typically unable to have a second orgasm for half an hour or more; and for many men 50 years and older, one orgasm per day may be all they can achieve."
Will Viagra help with delayed ejaculation?
While Viagra isn't linked to delayed ejaculation and generally won't make you last longer in the sense most people think of, it could potentially improve your general sexual performance.
What is the best drug for delayed ejaculation?
For this reason, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as escitalopram (Lexapro), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil) or fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), are used to help delay ejaculation. Of those approved for use in the United States, paroxetine seems to be the most effective.
How long is considered delayed ejaculation?
Delayed ejaculation (DE) occurs when a man needs more than 30 minutes of sexual stimulation to reach orgasm and ejaculate. DE has multiple causes, including anxiety, depression, neuropathy, and reactions to medications.