| Few sexual problems are as frustrating as premature ejaculation. Men with this problem release semen before penetrating the vagina or immediately afterward. Ejaculating too soon is embarrassing and unsatisfying for both partners. If the problem occurs often, resentment and frustration build.
With patience and cooperation, couples can overcome this difficulty. The following can help stop premature ejaculation.
The squeeze technique. If a man feels he's about to ejaculate prematurely, he firmly pinches the penis directly below the head, using the thumb and first two fingers of one hand, and squeezes for 3 to 4seconds. (This technique was developed by William H. Masters, M.D., and Virginia E. Johnson, founders of the Reproductive Biology Research Foundation.)
The start/stop method. The couple should abstain from sex for two weeks. The man then concentrates on the sensations in his penis as his partner touches his genitals and brings him to an erection. The man asks his partner to stop just before ejaculation. After a few minutes, his partner continues to arouse him, then stops again. This sequence is repeated twice more, with ejaculation occurring the fourth time. Then each time the couple has sex, foreplay is prolonged.
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