How to Stop Ejaculation?

Stopping ejaculation is an important issue because premature ejaculation is the most common sexual problem in men, as much research shows that 10–30% of men suffer from this phenomenon at some point in their lives.

What is premature ejaculation?

Premature ejaculation occurs when a man ejaculates faster than he or his partner would like during intercourse. Most men with premature ejaculation are normal; they can't stop ejaculating for more than 2 minutes.

Premature ejaculation has a wrong concept among many men; the time required to stop ejaculating naturally should be less than 5 or 10 minutes. The factual conception of premature ejaculation differs from the incorrect conception reported by some people.

How long can you stop ejaculation?

The time for ejaculation to occur ranges between 2 and 7 minutes from the beginning of the intercourse. So, premature ejaculation happens when a man cannot stop it within 2 minutes.

How to stop ejaculation?

There are multiple methods to stop ejaculation, such as

1- Masturbate before intercourse:

The goal is to extend the time until the next flow, and directing the sexual energy from intercourse to different sex toys that do not include intercourse may relieve the tension that accompanies the intercourse process itself.

2- Pressure technology:

Immediately after feeling the erection approaching, apply light pressure with the fingers of the hand on the penis when feeling orgasm and ejaculation for 20 seconds, like holding urine when it comes out, and repeat the process when feeling close to orgasm, which stops ejaculation and prevents the recurrence of premature ejaculation in men.

3- Use a condom:

Use a thick condom or an anesthetic condom to reduce sensation and stop ejaculation.

4- Thinking change:

Thinking of something other than intercourse during intercourse.

5- Kegel exercises:

Strengthen your pelvic floor muscles by doing pelvic floor exercises or Kegel exercises.

6- Antidepressant drugs:

Delayed ejaculation is a common side effect of antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) drugs, so using a different antidepressant may stop expulsion.

Fluoxetine, sertraline, and paroxetine are used to treat severe premature ejaculation, but it is not recommended to use them periodically without consulting a doctor. Its side effects may include drowsiness, loss of sexual desire, and nausea.

Dapoxetine, a fast-acting antidepressant, is prescribed to stop ejaculation after consulting a doctor, and its side effects include nausea, headache, dizziness, and diarrhea.

7- Anesthetic cream or spray:

Anesthetic cream or spray, such as lignocaine, is used 30 minutes before sexual intercourse and can stop ejaculation. The side effects of ointments include reduced sexual pleasure and sometimes local sensitivity, so the cream or spray must be washed off the genitals before intercourse to prevent the partner from losing sensation, causing loss of erection, or experiencing numbness of the penis.

8- Tramadol:

Tramadol may help stop ejaculation, but this medicine is not recommended for premature ejaculation because it poses an addiction risk. But it is not recommended to use them periodically without consulting a doctor.

9- PDEI-5 (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra):

PDEI-5 (phosphodiesterase-5 enzyme inhibitors) may stop ejaculation. These medications include sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil. These medications can be used alone or in combination with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. But it is not recommended to use them periodically without consulting a doctor.

10. Psychotherapy:

This treatment may relieve performance anxiety and relieve stress, which contributes a lot to premature ejaculation. It requires both spouses to be open and willing to address the problem.