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- Q How does pornography decrease my ejaculatory threshold while masturbating?
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Visual stimulation (namely pornography) decreases your ejaculatory threshold. The reason is twofold: the ejaculatory response is triggered by both physical stimulation (reflex-based) and visual stimulation (psychogenic-based), and porn -- due to its... Full Answer
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- Q How can masturbating help me manage premature ejaculation?
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The truth is, whether you’re single or in a relationship, masturbation -- and the way you approach it -- can help you manage premature ejaculation (PE). When you’re fooling around or having sex with your partner, a powerful cocktail of... Full Answer
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- Q How effective are the supplements marketed for premature ejaculation?
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Manufacturers claim that supplements commonly marketed for premature ejaculation (PE) work by increasing serotonin, much like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medications. Some research suggests that a natural compound called 5-HTP... Full Answer
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- Q How may exposure to bright light affect premature ejaculation?
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Exposure to bright light is a standard therapy for seasonal affective disorder (the “winter blues”) and may be even more effective than antidepressant medications in treating this condition. Research shows that it may work by increasing... Full Answer
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- Q Will relaxation techniques help me cope with premature ejaculation?
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Relaxation is often recommended as a way to cope with premature ejaculation (PE). That’s not surprising, since we know that stress can aggravate the condition -- and, of course, having PE is stressful in itself. There are many ways to manage... Full Answer
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- Q What should I tell my doctor about my premature ejaculation?
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Once you’ve started talking with your doctor about premature ejaculation (PE), you’ll want to mention that you’ve read that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can help improve PE. You’ll also want to be sure to let your... Full Answer
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- Q What are the disadvantages of buying prescription drugs online?
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Don’t even think about ordering selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) -- or any prescription drugs -- over the Internet. Sure, it’s convenient (and conveniently spares you a frank talk with your doctor) and can be less expensive.... Full Answer
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- Q How do I start talking with my doctor about premature ejaculation?
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There are various approaches you can use to talk with your doctor about premature ejaculation. Despite his or her possible discomfort or lack of training, your doctor is there to help you and will likely be open to talking about your concerns and... Full Answer
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- Q Before taking an SSRI for premature ejaculation, what do I ask the doctor?
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How long you’ll be on the medication. Although some studies suggest that some men retain an increased Intravaginal Ejaculatory Latency Time for about six months after they stop taking SSRIs, these improvements eventually disappear if you stay... Full Answer
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- Q How should I prepare to talk with my doctor about premature ejaculation?
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Asking a doctor for help can be daunting for many guys, who don’t like to talk about their premature ejaculation (PE) with anyone. Also, in the wake of years of Viagra commercials and prescriptions, both physicians and patients are somewhat more... Full Answer
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