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Premature Ejaculation
Sexual stimulation (physical) causes nerves in the penis to send chemical messages to the spinal cord and the brain. Similarly, the brain releases chemicals with mental stimulation. These chemicals help relay messages of stimulation throughout the brain, while nerve signals from the brain carr...
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Men With Premature Ejaculation May Have Repeat Sexual Intercourse Sessions to Cope
Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common sexual issue in which a man cannot control when he ejaculates and often ejaculates sooner than desired, causing distress to him and/or his partner. This conditio...
The Intersection of Telemedicine and Men’s Health
Telemedicine (TM) describes seeing a health care professional without going to their office, which can be done through a video call or over the phone in certain cases. This type of care has been aroun...
What is the Scientific Definition of Premature Ejaculation?
In some cases, a man may feel that he does not have control over when he ejaculates, or he may ejaculate earlier than he or his partner wishes during a sexual encounter. If this situation occurs frequ...
Premature Ejaculation: Do Topical Treatments Work?
Topical treatments for premature ejaculation (PE) can be effective, but formal medical research on such products is limited, researchers say in a new Sexual Medicine Reviews paper.
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Gaming Might Affect Sexual Desire and Ejaculation in Men
From Tetris to Pokémon to Halo, videogames have been a popular form of entertainment for decades. And during that time, scientists have investigated how playing videogames affects one’s health. But ho...
Benzocaine Wipes Might Help Men with Premature Ejaculation
Men with premature ejaculation (PE) may eventually have a new treatment option: benzocaine wipes.
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Is TikTok a Good Source of Information on Premature Ejaculation?
The landscape of information sharing has changed dramatically over the last several decades. Whereas individuals once got their information via textbooks, newspapers, encyclopedias, and word of mouth,...
Do Orgasms Change Over Time?
Like many aspects of sex, orgasms are always changing. You might have one night of passion that feels like an out-of-body experience. You might have another that is pleasant, but not necessarily power...
After Orgasm: A Range of Reactions
Orgasm is sometimes described as an out-of-the-body experience. We’d add that it’s a full-body experience, too. Think about the body parts involved: Your eyes see your partner’s smile; your skin recei...
What Happens During Orgasm?
Orgasm is a complex, mysterious process. But that hasn’t stopped scientists from trying to learn as much as they can. In fact, some volunteers have brought themselves to orgasm inside an MRI machine i...
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How Long Does It Take the Average Man to Ejaculate?
On average, it takes a man between 5 to 7 minutes to orgasm and ejaculate during sexual intercourse.
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How Can Overly Tight Pelvic Floor Muscles Impact One’s Sexual Health?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that holds the pelvic organs in place. A strong pelvic floor is associated with good sexual outcomes. People may encounter sexual health issues if their pelvic f...
What is a Stim Patch, and How Might it Help Premature Ejaculation?
A stim patch is a small (disposable) electrical device that can be worn on the perineum (the area between the anus and the scrotum) to delay premature ejaculation. It works by delivering electrical st...
Could Parkinson’s Medications be Linked to Premature Ejaculation?
Men who take medications for Parkinson’s disease might develop premature ejaculation (PE), according to a June 2018 study.
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Tramadol May Be Effective for Men with Premature Ejaculation
A painkiller called tramadol may help men with premature ejaculation (PE) “last” longer during vaginal intercourse, according to a new study.
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