Although the incidence of erectile dysfunction tends to increase rather sharply as men age, premature ejaculation is usually the most widespread form of sexual dysfunction among men who are under 40. If you’re among those who’ve experienced PE, you know that it can ruin the sexual experience for both you and your partner.
A lot of men find that breathing deeply during sexual activity helps them to hold off their climax when all else has failed. Sex therapist Laura Berman has a number of tips to prevent PE but says that deep breathing is “a form of meditation that can sometimes help control the arousal and tension that lead to early ejaculation.”
Berman recommends that men with PE try to substitute deep breathing for the short, shallow breathing that speeds up their heartbeat and can trigger PE. Try breathing in slowly, taking five seconds to slowly inhale. Hold the breath for three or so seconds, and then breathe out slowly, taking another five seconds to fully exhale. Try practicing this breathing technique in five-minute periods until you feel confident enough to take it into the bedroom.