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What can help me delay ejaculation during sex?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been having early ejaculation. Ejaculation always or almost always occurs within one to three minutes of penetration. I cannot delay ejaculation during sexual activity most or all of the time.

Please help me.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to iCliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

The symptoms you describe are consistent with premature ejaculation, which is a very common and treatable condition. In many men, ejaculating within one to three minutes consistently and having difficulty delaying ejaculation can occur due to increased sensitivity, anxiety, stress, or conditioning patterns that develop over time.

Because of this, the condition can sometimes affect confidence and sexual satisfaction, but with proper guidance and treatment, improvement is possible.

In addition to understanding the causes, it is also important to focus on practical methods that may help improve control naturally. A few non-medication methods that can help you are:

  1. The start–stop technique.
  2. The squeeze technique.
  3. Pelvic floor exercises.
  4. Reducing anxiety.
  5. Using condoms to decrease sensitivity.

These approaches may gradually improve ejaculation control when practiced regularly and patiently over time.

Furthermore, for some individuals, medication can also provide temporary support when needed. Tablet Dapoxetine 30 mg (milligrams), taken about one hour before intercourse, can temporarily help improve ejaculation control in many men.

But then again, it must be taken only under the supervision of a doctor, especially if one has any kind of heart-related issues, dizziness, depression, or other kinds of health issues. Also, make sure that you do not consume alcohol while consuming it.

Do you also experience erection problems, or is the issue mainly early ejaculation only?

Kindly revert with the answers. Also, take the medication with the consent of your physician.

I hope you find this helpful.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 19, 2026
Reviewed At July 15, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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