13 Best Home Remedies for Premature Ejaculation
Medically reviewed by Kevin Martinez, M.D. — Written by Annamarya Scaccia — Updated on May 9, 2022
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Sexual concerns, including premature ejaculation, are relatively common.

Premature ejaculation happens when a person with a penis climaxes before they or their partner would’ve wanted to during sex. People dealing with premature ejaculation tend to orgasm before or directly after penetration and are usually unable to delay ejaculation.

The condition can lead to frustration and anxiety. Some people with premature ejaculation may avoid sex as a result. But there are treatments that can help.

Read on to learn more about home remedies and natural treatment options for premature ejaculation.


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Premature ejaculation wipes
Premature ejaculation wipes work by reducing sensation in the tip of the penis. These wipes contain benzocaine, a topical anesthetic that blocks the sodium channels that cause sensation in the penis.

A small 2017 study found that participants who used these wipes for at least 2 months experienced less distress related to intercourse. The majority of participants also ejaculated well after the 2-minute time period that’s typical of premature ejaculation.

The study participants also reported the wipes were well tolerated (i.e., no heavy side effects). But make sure to talk with your doctor before trying these benzocaine wipes, as topical anesthetic can cause more serious side effects in certain individuals.

Topical creams
Like premature ejaculation wipes, many over-the-counter topical anesthetic creams contain a numbing agent that can treat premature ejaculation by reducing sensation and delaying climax. Apply the cream to your penis 10 to 15 minutes before sex for it to be most effective.

A 2017 review found that topical creams helped increase the time it took to ejaculate by a few minutes. Although generally well-tolerated, anesthetic creams can cause:

mild pain
mild burning sensation
decreased libido
a temporary loss of sensitivity
Talk with your doctor about the right topical cream for such a sensitive area.

Lidocaine spray
Like topical creams, lidocaine spray can help treat premature ejaculation by desensitizing the penis and decreasing hypersensitivity.

Individuals should use the spray approximately 15 minutes before sexTrusted Source in order for it to work best. Known potential side effects include temporary sensitivity loss and some difficulty maintaining an erection for the 15 minutes before intercourse.

‘Climax control’ condoms
In general, condoms can decrease sensitivity and keep you from ejaculating early. But there are also climax control condoms available over the counter that are either made of a thicker latex material or contain a numbing agent meant to delay climax.

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