Stop-start Technique

The stop-start technique is a behavioral treatment used to delay ejaculation for men suffering from premature ejaculation. This is done by reducing stimulation or stopping sex when you feel like you are going to ejaculate.

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I am suffering from premature ejaculation.Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old male. I am not yet married. I am suffering from premature ejaculation. Erection occurs within seconds and soon after that I ejaculate. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You say that erection occurs within seconds followed by fast ejaculation. Premature Ejaculation (PE) is very common and is usually not associated with any disease. However it is sometimes associated with infection of male accessory glands, which is treatable. ...  Read Full »

During intercourse, I tend to ejaculate quickly. Please suggest a medicine.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 44-year-old male. I take Feliz S plus 5 for high palpitation and high BP. This tablet controls my stress and BP effectively and I am taking this for more than seven years. I have a sexual problem. I ejaculate quickly during intercourse within a few seconds. This was not happenin...  Read Full »


Dr. Pankaj Mittal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to make it clear to you that this medicine Feliz S Plus 5 is not a medicine for high blood pressure and palpitation. You have not given any information regarding your symptoms. Have you monitored your blood pressure regularly? What is your usua...  Read Full »

How can I get over my premature ejaculation?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34-year-old married male, and I suffer from premature ejaculation (1 to 1.5 minutes), affecting my sex life. Please advice  Read Full »


Dr. Sharath Kumar. C

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Premature Ejaculation (PE) is ejaculating before you or your partner is satisfied. It is a common problem that most men face at some point in their lives. Several factors can influence when ejaculation occurs. We can control it with some techniques. In extreme cases...  Read Full »

Why should I go for antidepressant for my premature ejaculation?

Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed changes in penis for the past six months as well as sexual function changes. To me the head of my penis seems bigger, swollen and now have noticeable bumps when erected. It was not like this before. I am also being treated for premature ejaculation with Sildenafil, howe...  Read Full »


Dr. Ankush Jairath

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, your pictures of the penile head are normal, nothing wrong with it (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Antidepressants group of drugs have some side effects, but side effects are used as a therapeutic effect in the premature ejaculation. So, the ...  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 Bukharia

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 »

Does Methyltetrahydrofolate help in increasing penis length?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. I am going to get married soon. But I am worried about my small penis. The length is only 2-2.3 inch in flaccid state and about 3.7-4 inch in erect state. I would like to increase the width and length of my penis. Is there any medicine to increase the penis length witho...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. There is no medically proved treatment for increasing the length of penis. It cannot be increased, unless you have hormonal problems. For which you have to test serum free testosterone and LH (luteinizing hormone) levels. Size of ...  Read Full »

Can exercise help premature ejaculation?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29 year old married male. I have premature ejaculation problem. What are the ways for me to overcome it? Will exercises or workout help in overcoming it? Can you suggest me ways to overcome it?  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Premature ejaculation in most individuals occurs because of associated anxiety, psychological reasons, and hyperexcitation. Relaxation and treatment of anxiety result in improvement in most individuals. The first thing you have to understand that it is normal to ejacula...  Read Full »

How is premature ejaculation treated?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old male. I am married. I have good general health and good sexual appetite. But, I am suffering from premature ejaculation from the day of my marriage. When I insert, the semen ejaculates within a few seconds. I took a test and consulted a sexologist. He suggested Nano-Leo...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Premature ejaculation is very common problem and is usually not associated with any disease. But, may be due to anxiety and sometimes however may be problem with prostate gland and thyroid hormone. You can learn to control prematur...  Read Full »

Why do I have seminal leak and testis pain on excitement?

Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing seminal leak and pain in left testis on excitement without sex. Situation worsens when excited after exercising. This seminal discharge is causing anxiety and pain. I am having this problem since last 10 years. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. It may be due to infection of epididymis or prostate. You should do ultrasound of scrotum, prostate and also bacterial culture along with drug sensitivity of prostatic massage fluid, after which a course of suitable antib...  Read Full »

How to overcome premature ejaculation?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 years old. Suffering from premature ejaculation. I used to ejaculate within a minute. I could not even control it. Feel very sensation in organ after penetration. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhi Jain Bukharia

Answer: Hi,  Welcome to icliniq.com. Please answer few questions. How long it has been there? Let me know your complete sexual history. Since when are you sexually active? And number of partners? What is your masturbation history? Do you suffer from any systemic illness such as diabetes and hypertension? ...  Read Full »

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