How effective is hypnosis in treating premature ejaculation?

Ian Kerner, PhD on behalf of Good In Bed

Sexual Health

Hypnosis recordings are marketed online as a premature ejaculation (PE) cure. Proponents say that listening to these CDs will help by tapping into your subconscious and suggesting that you last longer.

The bottom line: While there’s good research to support other medical uses for hypnosis, curing PE isn’t one of them. Plus the primary causes of PE don’t appear to be psychological. For best results, you need a combination of treatments.

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