Top 5 Psychological Techniques for Managing Premature Ejaculation 

Premature ejaculation (PE) is a medical condition that can adversely affect you and your relationship. When you are unable to control ejaculation, you might fail to completely satisfy your partner. This can lead to relationship issues. It can also lead to emotional and psychological issues because it can damage your self-confidence and lead you to question your masculinity.  

There are medications to help you prevent premature ejaculation. But there are also psychological premature ejaculation treatments you can explore and possibly combine with medications in case your doctor allows it. 

Remember to check with your doctor before trying any of these psychological techniques. Book an appointment with a licenced doctor here. 

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) 

CBT techniques can benefit men with premature ejaculation in several ways. What’s great about CBT is it can teach you how to stop quick release naturally whether your premature ejaculation is due to physical or psychological causes.

Stop-start method – This is the most popular CBT technique involving the use of specific behavioural steps. The important aspect of this technique is learning how to recognise when you are about to ejaculate. When you are close to ejaculation, you need to stop all sexual activities. Pausing all sexual activities helps lower your libido. When you are sure that you are no longer close to ejaculating, you can resume sexual activities. 

 Squeeze technique – The squeeze technique is similar to the stop-start method and is one of the most effective methods cited by The British Association of Urological Surgeons. Instead of just pausing sexual activities, like the stop-start method, it requires you to squeeze the base of your penis to prevent ejaculation. 

Sensate Focus Exercises 

This psychological premature ejaculation technique helps reduce performance anxiety while raising sexual intimacy. It involves a series of exercises that use non-sexual touches. These non-sexual touches eventually evolve into sexual touches. You and your partner take turns touching each other while focusing on the various sensations that you and your partner feel. The goal of these touches is not orgasm but familiarising yourselves with each other’s bodies. Once you are familiar with each other’s bodies, you can gradually progress by incorporating genital touches before moving into sexual intercourse. What sensate focus exercises aim to accomplish is to let you comfortably have physical contact with your partner’s body. Getting used to your partner’s body can help prevent overexcitement which might lead to premature ejaculation. 

Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques 

According to a paper published by the Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, mindfulness can be a treatment for men suffering from premature ejaculation. Mindfulness and relaxation techniques are helpful if your premature ejaculation is because of stress or anxiety. Mindfulness meditation helps you focus on the present moment. It helps you focus on your body and bodily sensations without judgment. 

Breathing exercises are beneficial if you are experiencing performance anxiety. Deep slow breaths can help reduce anxiety and allow you to have better control over sexual arousal. 

Psychoeducation and Communication    

Learning more about premature ejaculation, its causes, and how to treat it can help reduce anxiety. By arming yourself with factual information, you reduce your fears about what you are experiencing. You can also engage in honest communication with your partner about what you are going through so your partner can better understand your situation. Conversely, your partner can discuss her sexual needs and how you can fulfil them without vaginal penetration. 

Counselling and Therapy 

A professional therapist can help you address the underlying psychological issues of your PE. You have the option of going to individual therapy or couples therapy. In individual therapy, your therapist can help you address personal issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem.  Couples therapy can help you and your partner improve relationship dynamics and sexual communication. 

Combine Psychological Techniques with Custom Medication 

Combining psychological techniques with custom medication for premature ejaculation can offer a more effective approach to tackling PE. Custom medications for premature ejaculation, which are tailored to an individual's specific needs and health profile, can provide targeted and effective treatment. Custom medications can include topical anesthetics or oral medications that help delay ejaculation, allowing men to have more satisfying and prolonged sex. By working in conjunction with psychological techniques, custom medication can further support men in overcoming premature ejaculation. 

Men’s Health Clinic (MHC) offers customised treatment for premature ejaculation. We look at each man’s health profile and determine the best approach possible to mitigate its effects. If you need custom medicine, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. 

Conclusion 

Psychological techniques can help address the physical and psychological causes of premature ejaculation. Depending on the cause of your premature ejaculation, you can engage in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, sensate focus exercises, mindfulness techniques, psychoeducation, or counselling. Spend time with your doctor to identify the root cause of your premature ejaculation and take personalised medications to yield the best results possible while incorporating these psychological techniques. Book an appointment here.