Many men (25%-40%) suffer from premature ejaculation (PE), when they ejaculate before their partner is ready, or in less than just a minute or so after penetration. It can be extremely embarrassing for men and frustrating for their partners who rarely get the chance to reach climaxes of their own in the short time frame that they are allotted during these very short sexual escapades.

Causes of PE can be due to stress, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or erectile dysfunction.

The best way to prolong your sexual encounter and to prevent premature ejaculation is to employ the start-stop method. Climax is achieved along with the thrusting rhythm; disturb that rhythm and you may put off an orgasm.

After just a few seconds of penetration, pull out and move to something else for a bit before penetrating again. Switching positions frequently is another good way to stop the rhythm and delay PE. It builds up female stimulation and achieve an orgasm of her own.

Another thing you can try is a condom lined with lidocaine. This numbing agent will keep you from feeling too much, which will keep your excitement down and your longevity up. There are also numbing creams you can try, but with these you run the risk of passing the numbness on to your partner. Maybe not the most pleasant option.

Kegel exercises may help you gain control over some of your muscles down there. Squeeze your muscles (like you’re holding in pee) and hold for a few seconds and then release. Do a few sets of ten everyday.

Research is currently being done on the affects of antidepressants like Prozac and Zoloft and erectile dysfunction treatments like Viagra or Cialis on PE.