When you suffer from premature ejaculation, it can feel like any desperate ploy to last longer in bed is worth exploring. Whether its investing in medication, or trying out the latest technique trumpeted by a self-appointed expert on the internet, you’ll try just about anything to get just a little more time between the sheets. But one of the best ways to ensure you last longer during intercourse is also one of the easiest, and it won’t even make you grow hair on your palms.
While self-pleasure has gotten a bad rap thanks to old wives tales, the truth is that masturbation is completely normal and totally healthy. Sure, like anything in life, too much of a good thing can be detrimental for you. But as an occasional way to unwind or a method to help with premature ejaculation, it’s actually quite useful.
The science behind masturbating before sex is understandable: When you masturbate and orgasm, the penis reaches a sort of “cool down” period where it is less susceptible to sexual activity. For men that normally have to deal with a hair trigger downstairs, this allows the penis to last longer during intercourse without reaching orgasm.
So, yes, taking a little “me time” before you’re set to jump between the sheets can actually be a smart way to ensure your bedroom time lasts as long as you want it to.