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Squeeze Technique

The squeeze technique is a type of behavioral therapy for premature ejaculation. In this technique, the penis is squeezed right before orgasm during masturbation or sexual intercourse, until the feeling of ejaculation has passed. This has to be done 5 times or in every 10 to 15 minutes.

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What solution is available for my premature ejaculation?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 48 year married male suffering from quick ejaculation. I do not have diabetes or BP issue. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Premature ejaculation is defined as ejaculation with minimal sexual stimulation, before the patient desires and before or within one minute of penetration. Frequently, performance anxiety could be a cause of premature ejaculation. In that case, you can take deep brea...  Read Full »

I feel urethral discomfort. What is it?

Query: Hello doctor, I feel some discomfort in my urethra, which results in premature ejaculation. I suspect it is due to irritation from the intake of sugary food or any other food. The slightest intake of sugar causes premature ejaculation.  Read Full »


Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Intake of sugary food has no relation with premature ejaculation (PE). But, an increase in blood sugar may precipitate urinary infection including prostatitis, which may be a cause of PE, but this is very rare. Do you have any medical comorbidities like diabetes, hyper...  Read Full »

What treatment will help to prolong my first session of sex?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old male with a height of 5.9 feet (ft) and I weigh 183 pounds (lb). I am a father of three children. My problem is premature ejaculation. When I am having sexual intercourse, always the first round is very fast. It is just one to one and a half minutes and sometimes les...  Read Full »


Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Viagra (Sildenafil) is not the medicine to be used for premature ejaculation. You need to get a physical examination with a urologist to rule out any genital infection causing an early discharge. If not, practice following exercises on daily basis for three to six ...  Read Full »

I would like to increase the duration of ejaculation. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I am happy and satisfied with my sex life. I would like to know how to increase the duration of ejaculation. Kindly advise me in this regard. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. In order to increase the duration of foreplay during sex, women require 15 to 20 minutes of foreplay while men require 10 to 15 minutes of foreplay for good blood supply to the penis for a long and hard erection. Your partner should learn to giv...  Read Full »

I am on Fluoxetine for premature ejaculation. Treatment options?

Query: Hello doctor, Whenever I masturbate I ejaculate within 1 to 2 minutes even from my childhood days. I have been taking Fluoxetine 20 mg once in every two days for the last 10 years. Can you suggest some exercise or medicine with no side-effect on my sexual vigor and fertility as I am not married yet?...  Read Full »


Dr. Mayank Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Premature ejaculation usually occurs prior to or within about one minute of vaginal penetration. Depression is a major cause of premature ejaculation. You are already taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSR...  Read Full »

How to make my sex life happy?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 30 years old. My height is 190 cm and weight is 130 kg. I have a relationship for about five years now and we are married for the last four years. We have a boy, who is 2.5 years old. I am an architect. My wife is 29 years old and she is an interior architect. But, she is not workin...  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhi Jain

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query thoroughly, but still not getting the exact problem. Please explain me your exact issue. I wonder whether your problem is that you like to have sex in the morning or low sexual desire or semen comes out early (premature ejaculation) or something el...  Read Full »

I suffer from premature ejaculation despite medications. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am having premature ejaculation, which I have had for a few years now. Normally I last for less than a minute. I was once prescribed Pari 10 mg, which did work to some extent but I discontinued it as it was making me feel drowsy and out of sorts. Can you recommend a fast-acting medicine...  Read Full »


Dr. Chamila Prabhath Shyamike

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your problem. Premature ejaculation is a common condition among many males even though they do not really seek advice. First of all please note that there is no such medication proven to correct it 100 % or to act quickly. Non-Drug therapy including behavio...  Read Full »

What is the treatment for my premature ejaculation?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20 year old. I think that I ejaculate very early during sex and this dissatisfies me often. It takes me hardly three to four minutes. Please suggest some treatment that would help me last longer without ejaculating very soon during sex. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Premature ejaculation is not a disease, and it is seen in almost all men at some point in their lives. It occurs because of stress and anxiety about performing during sex or a previous bad sexual experience. Medicines can be taken initially to reduce your anxiety if y...  Read Full »

Are Xanax and premature ejaculation related?

Query: Hello doctor, My problem is very common with statistically around 30% of men face, which is premature ejaculation. There is no erectile dysfunction. It is just that I discharge at an extremely swift pace, that is within 30 seconds to 2 minutes of sexual activity. I have tried all techniques like st...  Read Full »


Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Premature ejaculation is defined as ejaculation with minimal sexual stimulation, before the patient desires and before or within one minute of penetration.Frequently, performance anxiety could be a cause of premature ejaculation. In that case, you can take deep breath ...  Read Full »

Please suggest some medicine to improve premature ejaculation.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36 year old unmarried male. I have been suffering from premature ejaculation for the past 12 years. As my friend suggested, I am using Suhagra 50 mg pill before intercourse and had good erection. During my first time intercourse, I had very quick ejaculation. I was able to hold my ...  Read Full »


Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can discuss with your dermatologist regarding erectile dysfunction and stop Finax (Finasteride). For premature ejaculation, I suggest Dapoxetine 30 mg one hour before intercourse. You can refer net sources and practice squeeze technique and Kegel exercise....  Read Full »

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