11 Home Remedies For Premature Ejaculation

Medically reviewed by Maria Sarino, MD FACT CHECKED

Generally, a healthy man takes a few minutes to reach orgasm and ejaculate. But, several men worldwide reach climax before they or their partner want or within a few seconds of starting sexual activities.

In medical terms, such faster orgasm and ejaculation is called premature ejaculation. But, such a condition could be frustrating and kill pleasure leading to unhealthy relationships.

The good news here is that premature ejaculation isn’t a permanent problem unless severe. You may recover from such conditions by following home remedies and medications in some cases.

Hence, this article will cover some beneficial home remedies to improve premature ejaculation conditions.

home remedies for premature ejaculation
  1. Changing The Diet

    Sometimes people may face sexual health problems due to some nutrition deficiency.

    Hence, an appropriate diet may help raise nutrient levels and cure sexual health issues like premature ejaculation.

    Some minerals like zinc and magnesium could be considered vital for sexual health. These minerals may help individuals get rid of premature ejaculation.

    Zinc and magnesium could help extend the climax during sexual activities.

    Also, people with low magnesium content in their bodies may experience premature ejaculation, hence, a magnesium deficiency could be a potential cause of the problem.

    You could regain zinc and magnesium concentration by increasing the intake of mineral-rich food items like peas, dark chocolate, garlic, spinach, almonds, kidney beans, oyster, soybeans, etc. But, you should be careful about allergic reactions to these food items.

  2. Try Edging Or Stop-Start Technique

    Generally, the edging method is primarily used to intensify the orgasm. But, people may consider applying the technique to improve premature ejaculation.

    The edging method is a practice to extend the ejaculation period. In the method, you would have to completely stop sexual activity when you feel like ejaculating.

    You would naturally return to a less aroused state. Now, you should restart the sexual activities and stop before reaching the climax.

    You may continue the above process twice or thrice before ejaculating. But, you should avoid edging more than thrice as it may make you feel tired and cause muscle cramps.

    Edging or stop-start techniques may take a few weeks to delay climax or ejaculation. But, it could be one of the best practices to treat premature ejaculation.

  3. Pause-Squeeze Technique

    The pause-squeeze technique could be an excellent practice for treating premature ejaculation problems in men.

    The method is somewhat similar to the edging method but follows a different mechanism to control the climax.

    In the technique, you would have to perform sexual activities but stop before reaching climax.

    But, with a change, you or your partner should squeeze the end of the glans penis after stopping. You must press the penis for a few seconds until you return to your normal state.

    In case you ask your partner to squeeze, you should communicate properly to avoid ejaculation. Otherwise, they may not know when to stop pressing the penis.

    But, you must continue the above process a few times regularly to gain control over the climax.

  4. Masturbate Could Help

    Masturbation is a natural practice that most teenagers prefer to learn about different sexual responses.

    People doing regular masturbation may help get acquainted with responses leading to orgasm.

    Such practices would help stop sensation before reaching orgasm. Hence, you may say that masturbation has a role in controlling premature ejaculation.

    Similarly, some people prefer masturbating a few hours before sexual intercourse to extend their ejaculation period.

    Masturbating before sex allows you to enter the refractory period, i.e., the post-ejaculation or recovery period.

    As you enter the refractory period, you will get sufficient time to recover and reach orgasm again.

    But, you should be careful with your timings of masturbation, as it would suppress the interest in sexual activities for a few hours.

    Moreover, you could get a firm erection after allowing yourself to recover fully.

  5. Involve Yourself In Other Sexual Activities

    Sometimes taking a break from sexual intercourse could help treat premature ejaculation. It isn’t mandatory to have intercourse to reach orgasm.

    You may try multiple sexual activities other than intercourse to lower the building pressure of sexual encounters.

    You may start by discussing with your partner and knowing their fantasies. Some activities like foreplay could help achieve sexual satisfaction without intercourse.

    Moreover, different sexual activities may naturally extend the ejaculatory period and control the simulations.

    Hence, the break could help you and your partner tackle premature ejaculation without frustration.

  6. Pelvic Floor Exercises

    Strengthening the pelvic floor or kegel muscles could help reduce premature ejaculation problems.

    The pelvic floor muscles could be found between the pubic bone and tailbone. But, you may quickly identify the muscles by intentionally stopping while urinating.

    You would feel tightened muscles between the urinary bladder and lower pelvis, which are your pelvic floor muscles.

    Generally, these muscles help control urination and bowel movements. But, they could be vital to regulating ejaculation and healthy erection during intercourse.

    Hence, increasing the strength of pelvic muscles would help improve sexual health and ejaculation-related problems.

    You could efficiently train these crucial muscles while sitting or relaxing. Start the exercise by tensing the pelvic floor muscles for a few seconds and relaxing them.

    Continue the above steps a few times a day to enhance strength. But, you should discharge the bladder to avoid discomfort and other health issues.

  7. Cinnamon Could Be Effective

    Raw cinnamon or cinnamon powder is a widely used spice to boost the flavor and aroma of dishes. But, besides being a great spice, cinnamon could help treat premature ejaculation.

    Generally, cinnamon grass, a natural herb, is preferred to extend the time and speed of ejaculation during intercourse.

    The herb contains some aromatic compounds and bioactive chemicals that may help lengthen the ejaculation period.

    Moreover, cinnamon is also used as a primary ingredient alongside different herbs to manufacture medicines to treat premature ejaculation.

    Cinnamon tea could be an excellent home remedy. You may consume it with honey. Not to miss, cinnamon and honey could also help maintain proper body weight.

    Some people prefer drinking cinnamon tea before a few hours of intercourse to boost performance and orgasm.

  8. Mint Oil

    Do you know that sperm weakness and quality could potentially cause non-ejaculatory or premature ejaculation problems?

    You may consider using natural oils like peppermint oil to boost sperm health and treat ejaculation problems.

    Peppermint oil contains several compounds that could be helpful for better erectile function.

    Moreover, these compounds nourish the sperm and keep them healthy for smooth sexual activities.

    Alongside improving sperm health, peppermint oil offers anesthetic properties to users. People messaging the penis with peppermint oil could experience numbness.

    Thus, it would help reduce sensations and simulations, resulting in delayed ejaculation. You could add a few drops of peppermint oil to your tea for regular consumption.

    Some people massage the penis using peppermint oil for a few minutes before intercourse to suppress the sensation.

  9. Oatmeal

    People facing premature ejaculation could potentially cure the problem by consuming oatmeal.

    It would be surprising that oatmeal naturally suppresses the excited penis muscles and delays ejaculation.

    Thus, lesser sensation and delayed ejaculations result in increased pleasure and satisfaction.

    Psychological tension could be another potential cause of premature ejaculation in men.

    Here, oatmeal could help make you psychologically calm and comfortable during sexual intercourse.

    Moreover, oatmeal could help release the happiness hormone, i.e., serotonin, essential for a better mental state.

    You could add oatmeal to your daily diet, especially during breakfast. But, consuming soaked oats before intercourse could help increase the ejaculation period.

  10. Vaseline

    Vaseline is a petroleum jelly widely used to moisturize skin. But, it could act as a barrier during sexual intercourse to suppress the sensation.

    Generally, people prefer using vaseline over the penis to create a thick outer cover during intercourse. Vaseline cover would help reduce the sensation resulting in delayed ejaculation. 

    Some people prefer massaging vaseline over the penis to get better lubrication during sexual activities.

    But, massaging the penis would help boost the blood supply resulting in a prolonged firm erection.

    The application of vaseline isn’t a natural remedy but a beneficial home remedy in lowering premature ejaculation problems.

  11. Variety Of Herbs

    Several herbs have been offering benefits to treat multiple sexual health problems. Among these herbs, some herbs could help treat premature ejaculation.

    Ashwagandha is a famous Indian herb that potentially increases libido in the body.

    The herb could help control ejaculation and extend the intercourse period for better satisfaction.

    Moreover, ashwagandha could boost pleasure by increasing stamina and strengthening the erection.

    Shilajit is another widely consumed herb for sexual dysfunctions. The herb would help lower stress and fight conditions like premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, etc.

    Besides these common herbs, some other herbs, like Gotu Kola, Jatiphala, Brahmi, Amalaki, etc., could help treat premature ejaculation problems.

    But, you should consult healthcare specialists before consuming any of these herbs.

Conclusion

Premature ejaculation isn’t a significant concern as it could be reversed with different remedies. But, opting for natural home remedies instead of other artificial products may help permanently reverse the condition.

Hence, you may consider trying the above home remedies to delay your ejaculation. But, you should consider consulting a doctor if you struggle to reverse the condition after applying these home remedies.