On average, the time from commencing sex to orgasm is about five to 10 minutes for most men. Yet most men (71%) want to be able to last longer than that.
Premature ejaculation is defined as ejaculation that happens less than one minute into the sexual act. If it happens only occasionally, it’s not considered premature ejaculation – only if it happens on a regular basis and is causing distress or relationship issues.
Premature ejaculation that happens rarely isn’t considered a medical problem.
Various products exist that you can purchase over-the-counter to apply topically to decrease sensation. Some men find that these numbing creams help them last longer during sex, but like any drug (prescription or over-the-counter) there will be side effects you’ll want to take into consideration.
