Premature ejaculation is a serious and annoying medical problem, and it can be very upsetting and embarrassing for men who struggle with it. Not all women understand the issue, either, and that can lead to fights and arguments and hurt feelings about what happens – or doesn’t happen – in the bedroom. In an effort to avoid those kinds of things, be knowledgeable about premature ejaculation and use these tips to help avoid it. You need to be comfortable with your partner, but you can practice avoidance techniques on your own, as well. One of these is starting and stopping. When ejaculation is very close, stop and let your level of stimulation wane before starting up again. Do this three to five times per session. After a few weeks of practicing, you should last longer without the need to do this.

You can also wear condoms, as the stimulation is not as strong that way. Another option is to masturbate regularly, because you’ll be more comfortable with and used to the stimulation. You can also use sex toys to ‘build your immunity’ to pleasure and you can try the squeeze technique by wrapping thumb and finger around the penis when you’re close to ejaculation and squeezing firmly. You will hold back the response that way, especially if you squeeze the urethra, which runs along the underside.