Premature ejaculation is the inability to hold off an orgasm during sex for a satisfactory amount of time. This problem ranges from ejaculation before a man even enters his partner to intercourse that lasts only a minute or two. Opinions of what premature ejaculation is differ from couple to couple. There are a number of ways to help prolong sexual intercourse and delay ejaculation.

Masturbation

Masturbate between two and four hours prior to the time you suspect you may be having sex with your partner, according to AHealthyMe.com. Having sex alone will allow some men to have a stronger, longer-lasting erection if they have already had sex a short time before. If you are able to get an erection again shortly after an orgasm, relay this to your partner and try to continue with a second round of sex soon after the premature ejaculation. Like masturbation, this will likely result in the ability to sustain longer as well.

Masters-Johnson Method

If you and your partner can cooperate, you can use the Masters-Johnson Method to cure premature ejaculation in most cases, according to the Net Doctor website. This method to stop premature ejaculation was developed by therapists Masters and Johnson. It works by using a specific penis "grip" that will stop the desire to have an orgasm and delay ejaculation. When you feel that you are nearing climax, ask your partner to place her hand on your penis so that her thumb is along the bottom side. Her middle and index fingers should be resting just above the head on the shaft. When orgasm is near, ask your partner to squeeze the shaft firmly between her thumb and other two fingers. This will normally not cause any pain. Use the method over and over again, and observe as you begin to last longer. According to the Net Doctor website, some men who could last only 30 seconds were able to go more than a half hour following a few months of using this method.

Position

Get into a sexual position that allows you to relax and breath deeply to delay orgasm. Putting the female on top accomplishes this and reduces sensitivity in some men, while women tend to enjoy it. This will probably not be a hard sell for you.

Topical Anesthetic

Use a topical anesthetic on the head of your penis a half hour before sex. Be sure to wash it off completely before entering your partner. Creams such as benzocaine can work too well and cause the loss of erection during sex and could cause vaginal numbness as well if they are not removed entirely. German scientists have created a "long love" condom that helps with premature ejaculation by placing the benzocaine inside the condom, according to the Net Doctor website.

Drugs

Ask your doctor about taking antidepressants for premature ejaculation. Climax delay is a common side effect of some antidepressant drugs, according to the Net Doctor website. Drugs such as clomipramine, fluoxetine and sertraline are among the drugs that cause this reaction in some people.

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A Healthy Me: Premature Ejaculation Causes and Cures

Net Doctor: Premature Ejaculation