The Ultimate Training Plan for a Stronger, Healthier Penis
By Jon Irwin
Published: Oct 25, 2022
This article is a repost which originally appeared on Men’s Health.
Edited for content. The opinions expressed in this article may not reflect the opinions of this site’s editors, staff or members.
Our Takeaways:
· Exercises can be performed for better penile function.
· Regular, productive sexual activity is excellent for optimizing penile function.
· If you suffer from serious negative effects, please seek out medical professional assistance.
“Fitness Routine” usually conjures up whatever gets you more endurance or stronger muscles. But devoting a little time to a few routines and developing new habits can also result in a stronger, healthier penis. Think of it as Third Leg Day.
Peak-performing junk (penis, balls, prostate, and pelvis—the whole enchilada) puts bathroom breaks under your control and houses sperm that are both plentiful and swift. Whether you think your package is working great, struggling, or doing something in between, these tips will help you get your gear in gear.
That means everything is working okay—you just want to keep it that way.
Men who had sex less than once a week had a higher risk of erectile dysfunction than guys who did it at least once a week, according to a study in The American Journal of Medicine, making it one of the most useful (and fun!) ways to keep your penis strong. Even better, DIY sex is good, too. If you’ve noticed that you have a hard time maintaining an erection or reaching orgasm without, say, watching certain videos on the Internet, then you might want to try an orgasm ban during sex, even for a day, says sex educator Lawrence A. Siegel. This shifts the focus away from the endpoint and toward pleasure in the moment.
When jock itch is driving you nuts, bypass online advice to apply apple–cider vinegar, cocoa butter, or Vicks VapoRub—they can leave you more uncomfortable without helping—and start with an OTC antifungal cream (like Lotrimin). Then avoid repeat infections: Put those boxer briefs on carefully at the gym and treat athlete’s foot and sweaty shoes with an antifungal powder, says MH dermatology advisor Corey L. Hartman, M.D.
Rates of the most reportable sexually transmitted infections have surpassed prepandemic levels, according to the CDC. At last estimate, one in five people in the U. S. has an STI. If you’re convinced condoms are still nothing but barriers to pleasure, you haven’t checked out the market for a while. P. S. condoms are known for feeling as if there’s nothing there. Skyn condoms have a soft texture and are nonlatex.
“Sort of fine” meaning you have problems getting or keeping it up—and maybe bladder leakage. Things may also look slightly . . . off?
Treat your pelvic floor like the muscles it’s made of and do isometric contraction sets. These Kegels improve bladder control and “have been shown to allow men to control ejaculations and enhance orgasm,” says Jamin Brahmbhatt, M.D., an assistant professor of urology at UCF College of Medicine. Tighten the muscles that stop your pee midstream for 3 seconds, relax them for 3, and repeat 10 times. Aim for 3 sets a day.
Pimples? Bumps? Rashes? Go to a doctor to figure out what’s going on. Yes, there are apps out there where you can take a photo of your stuff and get a diagnosis of what’s up, but MH urology advisor Elizabeth Kavaler, M.D., says that using an app to detect an STI is “totally crazy.” You can order an at-home STI test kit (LetsGetChecked.com, Everlywell), but if what you have isn’t an STI, the kit can’t tell you what the trouble actually is. Only a real live doctor can do that.
In other words, “not fine” is when you can’t maintain an erection. And the urge to urinate is all the time.
If “drip” describes your latest bathroom trip, you may have benign prostatic hyperplasia, a usually innocuous yet annoying enlarged prostate gland. The good news is that there are many treatments after diagnosis. Talk to your doctor about saw-palmetto extract, a supplement that can reduce urinary symptoms for some men, says Dr. Kavaler. Prescription drugs and minimally invasive surgeries can also help.
Having a hard time staying hard? Maybe it’s your attitude. Men with higher levels of suspicious jealousy concerning their mate tend to have higher levels of erectile dysfunction, according to research by Gavin Vance at Oakland University. One way to cut through the envy is with sensate-focus therapy, a technique that uses touch, like holding hands, to decrease anxiety and increase intimacy.
If you’ve ruled out pills due to side effects or preexisting conditions, consider injectables. Sounds scary, but intracavernosal injections do the same thing as pills—increase blood flow—and people who use them consistently have high satisfaction rates, according to a 2019 study. Just stay skeptical of shock-wave therapy, says Dr. Kavaler. Using high-frequency ultrasound to irritate the penis lining as a way to help new cells grow and increase blood flow is being investigated, but its marketing may be stronger than the evidence—at least right now.
This story originally appeared in the November 2022 issue of Men’s Health.
Reference: Recent advances in the understanding and management of erectile dysfunction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6348436/
October 17th 2022
Kristopher Bunting, MD
Updated on October 17, 2022
This article is a repost which originally appeared on healthnews.
Edited for content. The opinions expressed in this article may not reflect the opinions of this site’s editors, staff or members.
Whether you have problems with premature ejaculation or you simply want sex to last longer, there are many ways to last longer in bed. Making sex last longer can involve maintaining an erection for longer, delaying ejaculation, and reducing the time to achieve another erection after ejaculating. There are a variety of ways to improve your sexual stamina and make sex more satisfying for both you and your partner.
Key takeaways:
‧ There are many ways to improve male sexual stamina, including medications and sexual techniques. Increased foreplay and emotional intimacy may also improve sexual performance.
‧ Medications for erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation can improve stamina and sexual performance.
‧ Controlling sexual stimulation by using numbing sprays or gels, certain sexual positions, and other techniques can help men control when they orgasm.
Ideally, sex should last for as long as you want it to. Many people think of sex as penetration, but it can (and should) involve much more. Research shows that the average time until ejaculation during penetrative sex is between 5 and 6 minutes. For most people, achieving orgasm is the goal of sex. While 5 minutes of penetration (or less) will get many men where they want to get to, it takes longer for women to climax from penetration alone. So, how can you make sex last longer?
There is more to sex than just penetration and orgasm. Foreplay is important for mutual arousal; it gives you and your partner time to stimulate yourselves and each other. Take time to use all of your senses to get excited and prepare for the main event.
Kegel exercises can help both men and women strengthen pelvic floor muscles, improving continence and sexual function. A strong pelvic floor can help you control when you ejaculate.
Sex is both physical and mental. Both the body and the mind need to be stimulated and aroused to enjoy sex. Emotional intimacy plays a role in sexual arousal, especially in long-term relationships. Research has shown that emotional intimacy is linked to sexual desire. Furthermore, good communication in a relationship is linked to improved sexual satisfaction and decreased sexual dysfunction. Communicating sexual needs with your partner can improve sex and may help you last longer.
Medications used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation (PE) can also improve sexual stamina. Commonly used antidepressants such as Prozac (fluoxetine), Paxil (paroxetine), Celexa (citalopram), and other drugs that raise serotonin levels in the brain can help delay ejaculation. While this can be an unwanted side effect for some, it can help people with PE have more control over when they orgasm.
ED medications can help some men recover more quickly after ejaculating and may improve sexual performance in men without erectile dysfunction. Viagra (sildenafil), Cialis (tadalafil), and other erectile dysfunction medications improve blood flow to the penis. This allows men with mild to moderate ED to have firmer, longer-lasting erections. Remember, these are prescription medications; you should not take them without first being evaluated by a doctor. They can have extremely dangerous interactions with other medications, including nitrates taken for chest pain or amyl nitrate and amyl nitrite (poppers) taken recreationally.
Topical anesthetics are used to treat PE and can help men delay orgasms. A variety of topical numbing creams, sprays, and personal lubricants are available that reduce stimulation of the penis, including condoms with numbing lubricant. However, these can cause skin irritation and discomfort in some people, so check with your partner before using a topical anesthetic.
Other ways to reduce penile stimulation and delay orgasm include wearing a condom and using more lubrication. Wearing a condom not only helps prevent sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy, but it can also decrease stimulation of the penis, especially thicker condoms. Using lubrication during sex can reduce friction and stimulation.
There are a variety of techniques that can be employed to help delay orgasm and ejaculation. Techniques recommended for people with PE include the squeeze technique (gently squeezing the head of the penis for several seconds) and the start and stop technique (stop penile stimulation for 30 seconds). Other techniques include pausing and taking a deep breath or shifting your focus away from sexual sensations during sex. In other words, slow down and take a moment to rest before you reach orgasm.
Masturbating before sex can help delay ejaculation, but timing is important. Practicing edging, bringing yourself to the brink of orgasm while masturbating, can help you learn how to recognize when you are about to orgasm and allow you to practice techniques to delay orgasm.
There are many Tantric and Taoist sexual practices that can help control ejaculation and improve sexual pleasure for men and their partners. The “sets of nines” technique is an easy way to control mutual stimulation. It involves performing 9 sets of 9 controlled thrusts, beginning with 9 shallow thrusts, followed by 8 shallow thrusts and 1 deep thrust, then 7 shallow thrusts and 2 deep thrusts, and so on, ending with 9 deep thrusts. It is a simple technique, but it is very effective for controlling ejaculation and building up sexual excitement.
Certain sexual positions can help control ejaculation, especially positions that allow for grinding, as opposed to thrusting. Partner on top positions, the lotus position, and the Coital Alignment Technique can maintain constant stimulation for your partner while limiting stimulation to the penis from thrusting. Explore the Kama Sutra and other books for tips on which positions can help you control when you orgasm.
Get healthy
Overall health affects sexual function; eating a proper diet and getting enough exercise can improve your sexual health. Obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease—all of these conditions can affect sexual function and they can all be improved or prevented through diet and exercise.
There are many ways for men to improve their sexual stamina. Foreplay, communication, and emotional intimacy can improve sex. Medications, condoms, and lubricants can delay orgasm and reduce stimulation. A variety of techniques can help men control when they orgasm, including techniques used for premature ejaculation and certain sexual positions. Give some of these a try and find out what works best for you.
Resources:
1. Urology Care Foundation. Premature Ejaculation.
2. The Journal of Sexual Medicine. Original Research—Ejaculation Disorders: A Multinational Population Survey of Intravaginal Ejaculation Latency Time.
3. International Society for Sexual Medicine. Women’s Orgasm Takes Longer During Partnered Sex.
4. Mayo Clinic. Kegel Exercises for Men: Understand the Benefits.
5. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. The Associations of Intimacy and Sexuality in Daily Life.
6. The Journal of Sex Research. Couples’ Sexual Communication and Dimensions of Sexual Function: A Meta-Analysis.
7. Cleveland Clinic. Premature Ejaculation.
8. International Journal of Impotence Research. Sildenafil Does Not Improve Sexual Function in Men Without Erectile Dysfunction but Does Reduce the Postorgasmic Refractory Time.
9. Nature Reviews Urology. Sildenafil Improves Sexual Function in Men Without Erectile Dysfunction.
10. Mayo Clinic. Erectile Dysfunction: Viagra and Other Oral Medications.
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12. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. The Coital Alignment Technique (CAT): An Overview of Studies.
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This article is a repost which originally appeared on Health Digest.
Edited for content. The opinions expressed in this article may not reflect the opinions of this site’s editors, staff or members.
Our Takeaways:
· Only 30% of fertility complications are due to complications in the woman alone.
· There’s a cultural stigma against infertility in men.
· Male fertility can be caused by a number of factors.
While in theory, the idea of trying to get pregnant sounds like a whole lot of fun (wink, wink), for some couples it can start feeling a little more like one of the Sphinx’s riddles — difficult to navigate and laden with pressure and high stakes. In the U.S., one in eight couples have difficulty conceiving (per Fertility Answers). While fertility experts agree that only 30% of these cases can be attributed to a complication in the woman alone, society often seems to be in silent agreement that fertility issues start and end with women.
This unspoken consensus seems to point toward a gender bias within the medical field. A 2006 review published in Medical Anthropology Quarterly found that out of 157 articles published on the topic of fertility, only one was centered around men. Adding to this, a 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reports that in federally funded clinics that offer family planning services, 81% of them educate women on preconception care, while only 38% of them provide the same education opportunities to men.
Health Digest sat down for an exclusive interview with Dr. Justin Dubin — a urologist and men’s health specialist practicing in South Florida, and co-host of the men’s health podcast “Man Up: A Doctor’s Guide to Men’s Health” — who gave us the scoop on the stigma surrounding male fertility and offered advice on how men can boost their fertility, giving them and their families the best chance at conception.
Well aware of the societal bias surrounding fertility struggles, Dr. Dubin wants men to understand their role in family planning. “When it comes to fertility and family planning, it’s important for guys to remember that it takes two to tango,” he asserts. While there are certainly times that fertility issues solely fall on the female, Dr. Dubin points out, “In couples struggling with fertility, 50% of the time there is a male factor component to the couple’s fertility problems. In fact, 30% of the time, a couple’s fertility issues are strictly due to the male! Despite these statistics, there continues to be an unfair focus and pressure on female partners when it comes to family planning issues.”
When it comes to examining why a couple is having trouble conceiving, Dr. Dubin notes, “Women are often the only ones to see a doctor for a fertility workup. Guys need to know that if their partner is getting evaluated for fertility, they should too. Not only does it take some pressure off your partner, there is a chance that getting evaluated by a urologist can help you achieve your family planning goals. It’s time we shift the focus of fertility away from women and back to the couple as a whole,” he declares, adding with encouragement, “Guys, see a doctor!”
Women aren’t the only ones who face stigmas surrounding infertility. “Most men don’t like seeing a doctor, especially when it comes to discussing topics like fertility that they often associate with masculinity,” says Dubin. “Fortunately, the fertility workup is fairly straightforward. Typically, when you see your doctor there are three components to a male fertility workup.” He explains that it starts with semen analysis. “A semen analysis is a test in which you provide a semen sample. It is the gold standard for a male fertility evaluation. Basically, we look at the amount and quality of the sperm in your sample to assess your fertility status.” For men still intimidated by the process, Dr. Dubin offers, “Based on both your comfort level and access to facilities, the sample can be collected either at home or in a lab.”
Next, Dr. Dubin explains that blood work is useful. “Like female fertility, there are certain sex hormones that play a role in male fertility and sperm creation. Testosterone is an example of a common hormone we look at.” Men should also get a physical exam, and give their doctors a detailed medical history, while they’re at it. “Male fertility can be impacted by so many different things that it is important for your doctor to hear your story,” Dr. Dubin says. “In addition to a good history, getting a physical exam helps with the big picture of what is going on.”
When it comes to male fertility, it’s not as simple as playing with the cards you were dealt. “Male fertility is interesting because lifestyle choices can actually make a big difference on some men’s fertility. When it comes to overall health, it is important to remember: what’s good for your heart is good for your parts. Men who smoke cigarettes, are overweight, inactive, and eat poorly are more likely to have low testosterone and fertility issues. Eating healthy, exercising, and losing weight can help improve fertility.” While low testosterone can play a role in the struggle toward conception, Dr. Dubin reveals, “One important medication that can compromise your fertility is taking testosterone. If you are considering having kids at any point, I would not recommend starting without talking with a doctor.”
While we may have assumed this one was an old wives’ tale, Dr. Dubin clarifies, “If you are actively trying to conceive, you should avoid exposure to wet heat, [like] saunas and hot tubs. The heat can create a less favorable environment for sperm and temporarily cause a decline in sperm numbers.” Last but not least, let’s talk lube. “If you are a couple who uses lubrication during intercourse, the kind of lubricant that you use can make a difference. Most lubricants do not provide favorable environments for sperm and can potentially compromise fertility. When it comes to lubricants that are good for family planning, we recommend using Pre-Seed.”
Because of the sensitive nature of fertility — especially when it is proving to be an issue — Dr. Dubin stresses the importance of communication between couples. “Fertility is a sensitive topic for men to discuss as most guys associate it with their masculinity and what they consider makes them a man. At the same time, conception and family planning is a two-way street and if there are concerns about their sexual health or fertility status, it is important that their partner talks with them about it. Communication is key for couples struggling with fertility.” Offering one final tip to couples who may be having a hard time, Dr. Dubin says, “Focusing on the fact that this is a couple’s issue, not a male or female issue, should help relieve specific pressures and should motivate both partners to be active in the process and hopefully each get evaluated.” Teamwork makes the baby-dream work!
The following is taken from Chapter 14: Ways to Treat Premature Ejaculation from The Ultimate Guide To Male Enhancement.
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Many men never experience the full potential of pleasure they can receive from their sexual encounters. This little–known mental/sexual exercise will take you to levels of pleasure and control you never thought possible.
Step 1:
First, you must find a time and a place in which you will be COMPLETELY undisturbed for 20–30 minutes.
Step 2:
Lie back naked on your bed (or another comfortable surface) and encircle your penis with your thumb, index, and middle finger. Place your middle finger on the sensitive spot directly behind your penis head (glans.) Rub your penis or visualize until it becomes erect.
Step 3:
While maintaining the pressure behind the glans with your middle finger, close your eyes and concentrate as deeply as possible on visualizing yourself performing with the utmost confidence and completely stress free, and in feeling a slight bit of pressure behind the sensitive spot behind the glans. It’s the EMOTIONAL feel of performing in this manner you’ll want to be able to duplicate in real live sexual scenarios.
At first, it will probably be difficult to concentrate deeply without a break in concentration for any length of time. This is where the mantra “practice makes perfect” comes into play. It will probably take a dozen sessions or more of 20–30 minutes before you are able to achieve the very deep level of concentration necessary for this exercise to work.
After you master the technique, your ability to concentrate and focus will become so strong, you will be able to bring yourself to orgasm merely by keeping pressure behind the glans with your middle finger and
concentrating on the feel of the movement! Some very light rubbing is acceptable. Some men have even reported multiple orgasms from following this technique!
Once you have mastered this technique, you will then be able to fully appreciate the pleasures of sex!
NOTE: Keep in mind some men will not be able to achieve orgasm without movement. If this describes your situation, once you come as close to climaxing as mere pressure and concentration will allow, you can jiggle your penis just enough to push you over the edge into climax.