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Map reveals spots where men are more likely to suffer premature ejaculation


ONE in four men struggle with premature ejaculation – with many climaxing within just 60 seconds.

And while it is extremely common, it turns out Londoners are twice as likely to suffer with the bedroom issue compared with the rest of the UK.

 Londoners are twice as likely to suffer with premature ejaculation compared with the rest of the UK

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Londoners are twice as likely to suffer with premature ejaculation compared with the rest of the UK

Those in the East Midlands were least likely to experience premature ejaculation, followed by men in Yorkshire and Humber.

It comes following a new study of 1,000 men, which found 33 per cent of men in England had experienced premature ejaculation in the last twelve months.

And experts from online Doctor-4-U discovered the intimate obstacle appears to be more prevalent in the capital, where the figure increased to 62 per cent of men.

Those in the East Midlands were least likely to experience premature ejaculation, with just 10 per cent of respondents admitting so.

NHS guidelines suggest that if you regularly climax “within one minute” of making love to your partner, you’re classed as a premature ejaculator.

Dr Diana Gall, of Doctor-4-U, emphasised that a better understanding of the condition was key to combating it.

She said: “Premature ejaculation is often the punchline to a joke, something to be viewed with mirth.

“But it’s a very real physical problem, just like any other underlying medical condition, and it can absolutely blight lives.

Psychological factors

 Many men admit to thinking about Brexit to delay their orgasms

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Many men admit to thinking about Brexit to delay their orgasms

“Many of the respondents in our study said premature ejaculation had led to mental health issues, the break-down of relationships, and even the avoidance of sexual partners.

“Shockingly, around 8 per cent of male sufferers said they’d been openly ‘mocked’ by their partner for their perceived bedroom failures.

“But it is vitally important couples do not suffer in silence because there are ways to combat it.”

Prostate problems, thyroid issues and using recreational drugs can all cause premature ejaculation, according to Dr Gall.

But she says psychological factors can play a huge role, too, including depression, stress or anxiety – particularly about starting a new relationship.

DIY methods

Getting to the route of those issues – through things like couples’ therapy – can help overcome premature ejaculation.

Despite this, many men are turning to “DIY” methods to keep themselves from climaxing too soon.

Around 25 per cent of men have sex with a partner on top in a bid to stop premature ejaculation.

Meanwhile, 24 per cent of men masturbate before sex and 19 per cent attempt the ‘squeeze-pause technique’, where men pinch below the head of the penis to reduce sensation, to combat the issue.

The NHS recommends masturbating an hour or two before having sex and using a thick condom can also help to deaden the sensation

Dr Diana Gall

Many said they used mind games to keep orgasms at bay – with work, finances, chores and BREXIT – the most popular distraction choices.

Meanwhile the average Brit male says they typically last between six and ten minutes between the sheets.

Dr Gall adds: “There are certain self-help methods that can work to stop premature ejaculation in certain cases.

“The NHS recommends masturbating an hour or two before having sex and using a thick condom can also help to deaden the sensation.

Top 8 problems experienced by premature ejaculation sufferers

1. Extreme embarrassment – 17%

2. Avoidance of sexual encounters  – 16%

3. Mental health issues – 15.5%

4. Avoidance of relationships – 14%

5. Break up of a relationship  – 13.7%

6. Needed counselling – 13%

7. Anger/frustration – 11%

8. Being mocked by partner – 8%

“Taking a deep breath when you feel the urge rising can also help to bring things back under control.”

Dr Gall says increasing numbers of sufferers are also utilising a drug called ‘Fortacin’, which is a spray which contains the local anaesthetics lidocaine and prilocaine, and which is designed to decrease sensitivity in the penis.

She adds: “Fortacin was only approved for use in Europe in November 2016, but since we began offering it via prescriptions in March 2017, interest in Fortacin has increased dramatically.

“Sales have doubled between this year and last, and it’s all about the embarrassment factor.

“Where it was once only available via a prescription from your GP, you can now get access to it via private prescription online.

“You don’t have to tell someone, face-to-face, about your private life.”

Premature ejaculation affects around half of men over 40





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