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Rapid ejaculation is common at the beginning of sexual life. Research shows that up to 50% of teenagers have difficulty controlling orgasm. But what is the normal time for an ejaculation? In general, it is enough for the couple to enjoy the encounter. With experience, practice and greater intimacy with your partner, you start to better control anxiety, which is the main cause of the problem.
But some men, even with experience, have difficulty holding back orgasm. They may be experiencing a problem known as premature ejaculation. And for this type of situation, many control techniques are available. Perhaps the best known is a stop and go call (“stop and go!”). It consists of interrupting intercourse when the man feels that orgasm is approaching. Once he feels that the pleasure is under control, he returns to penetration. With time, the man would learn to «hold» the ejaculation a little longer.
Another recommended technique, although with more limited results, is the use of masturbation before sex. With that, the man would be “less anxious” for a second orgasm. Slightly thicker condoms or those with a “delay” effect – with an anesthetic that can decrease the sensitivity of the penis – have a dubious effect. Already psychotherapy, for helping to control anxiety, can be an interesting alternative.
For the most serious cases, some remedies may be indicated by a doctor. In general, they are antidepressants that, as a side effect, produce a delay in ejaculation.
* Psychiatrist and scholar of human sexuality