Simple Tips, Tricks and Techniques to Help You Last Longer in Bed
happy couple in bed after sex
So, how do I last longer in bed? It’s a question that men often ask themselves. But, it’s a matter that concerns women as well. We would all love to have sex for longer! For many, however, sex ends far too soon.

In this article, we review the top sex techniques and strategies that you can use to delay ejaculation and last longer in bed. Read on to learn more.

An important side note:
These techniques should not replace treatment for men with full-blown premature ejaculation.

If you think that you might suffer from premature ejaculation, try our online premature ejaculation evaluation tool. or, read our article on “how to prevent premature ejaculation.”

And, if you want to learn how to keep an erection longer read our article about erectile dysfunction.

13 Ways to Last Longer in Bed
Let’s cover 13 of the most common ways to make sex last longer. First up:

Sex Positions Can Make You Last Longer
Sex positions can make you last longer during sex
Sex positions that apply less stimulation to the underside of the penis can help you last longer

Certain sex positions can help you to last longer during sex. For example, did you know that the underside of the penis is one of the most sensitive parts? So, any sex position that stimulates the underside of the penis can make you climax earlier than intended.

“Spooning” and “cowgirl” are two sex positions that reduce overstimulation. The same goes for most positions in which the woman is more dominant or where the man can keep his leg and pelvic muscles relaxed!

To learn more, read the article we wrote about “sex positions that could help you last longer.”

Reduce performance anxiety

anxiety can sometimes make you lose control

Performance anxiety is one of the leading causes of premature ejaculation. But even just a little bit of stress or anxiety can sometimes make you lose control.

Try exercising regularly, as this helps to counteract stress hormones while also giving you a pleasurable endorphin buzz. You don’t have to be running marathons either: a daily stroll out in nature can work wonders for your psychological well being.

Also make sure that your caffeine intake isn’t two high; and try not to drink caffeinated beverages after lunch, as this can stop you from getting a full night’s rest.

If you have experienced performance anxiety once or twice, it is nothing to worry about. But if this becomes a chronic condition, you should consider getting help.

To learn more, read the article we wrote about overcoming anxiety-induced premature ejaculation.

Practice Premature Ejaculation Exercises
Premature Ejaculation Exercise Graph
Practising premature ejaculation exercises is a natural way to improve your stamina during sex

Two of the most popular premature ejaculation exercises are the “stop-start method” and the “squeeze technique.” Numerous studies have proven their effectiveness in treating premature ejaculation.

These exercises are used to train men with premature ejaculation to naturally last longer. But you can use the exercise to train yourself to last longer, even if you don’t suffer from premature ejaculation!

All you need to do is masturbate or have sex until you almost reach the ‘point of no return’ – and then stop. Repeat this process several time before coming. This concept is often known as “edging”. With the “squeeze technique,” you also need to squeeze at the underside of your penis below the glans (where the head joins the shaft). Squeeze until your no longer want to orgasm.

How can practising these exercises help you last longer in bed? These methods train us to recognize the signals that are sent-out during sex. In doing this, we learn to know our bodies better, helping us move closer toward ejaculatory control.

For men who suffer from premature ejaculation, the exercises are done best with guidance and support.

A picture of the PE Program, an online exercise program for the treatment of premature ejaculation
This is why we created the PE Program – an online exercise program for premature ejaculation. You can read all about it here.

Masturbate More Often or Have More Sex
orgasm more often to improve your stamina
Orgasm more often to improve your stamina

Does masturbating make you last longer? The simple answer is ‘yes’. If we don’t get sexual release through sex or masturbation, the ‘sexual pressure’ inside us starts to build. In this state, our bodies will be hypersensitive, making it more likely that we’ll orgasm prematurely.

Try having sex or masturbating more often – ideally no less than once per week. But when it comes to masturbation, it’s important not to rush through the process. Why? You may be accidentally training yourself to ejaculate quickly, which could lead to premature ejaculation.

For more information read our guide for healthy masturbation.

Use Desensitizing Sprays, Creams or Gels
a picture of promescent, a numbing spray for premature ejaculation
penis numbing sprays can make you last longer during sex
Desensitizing sprays, creams or gels can make you last longer by partially numbing the penis. The downside is that this takes some of the pleasure and excitement out of sex!

A few of the leading brands to consider are STUD100 which is the longest selling delay spray. Promescent is relatively new and more expansive but is said to have faster absorbing capabilities.

Most of these products can be purchased online or at your local pharmacy without a prescription.

*We may receive a portion of revenues if you purchase Promescent using a link on this page.

Improve Your Sexual Communication Skills
reducing stress can help you to last longer
Opening-up will help reduce stress and can help you last longer

Good communication with a partner can make it easier to last longer in bed. When you’re not talking openly about the things that worry you, this can create tension and anxiety. And, anxiety is one of the leading causes of premature ejaculation.

When we struggle to perform, it’s easy to become self-conscious and start having unhelpful thoughts such as: “I’m not a real man because I can’t last long enough in bed” or “she’s going to leave me if this happens again”. Apart from being untrue, these kinds of ideas make us feel even more anxious and put us under unnecessary pressure.

If you think anxiety and stress are causing your to lose control of ejaculation, read this guide to learn how to overcome this issue.

Take Your Time
only penetrate when your body and mind are calm and ready
Take it slow and only penetrate when your body and mind are calm and ready

As you begin to move toward having sex, take things slowly. This can help you last longer by controlling your arousal levels. If you rush, you’re more likely to be disconnected from your bodily processes, which can cause an orgasm to occur prematurely.

Moreover, when you’re worked up and overstimulated, it’s very easy to become anxious. Anxiety further disconnects you from what’s happening in your body and may put you at greater risk of developing premature ejaculation.

So, what’s the answer? Try to ease into the sexual experience and be sure to savor every moment. Take it slow! Talk to your partner and take deep breaths; notice the thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations that come up. Make sure that you only penetrate when your body and mind are calm and ready.

Read Next: The 4 types of premature ejaculation

Help Her to Orgasm First
help your partner orgasm first
Make sure she has already had some sexual satisfaction before penetration

Helping your partner to orgasm through pre-intimacy can help sex last longer. By the time you go ahead with penetration, you can be confident that your partner has already had some sexual pleasure.

This often takes the pressure off, leaving you free to have sex without worrying too much about lasting longer during sex.

Just keep in mind that if you have become very aroused whilst pleasuring your partner, then you should take a few moments to cool off before penetration.

Read Next: what do women really think about premature ejaculation

Use Thick or Delay Condoms
A think condom can be used as a desensitizer
A think condom can be used as a desensitizer

Some men find that certain types of condoms help prolong intercourse. Some even say they can last “forever” when using these condoms. Search for brands that boast “extra strength”. Usually, these condoms are thicker than most, which prevents your penis from becoming overstimulated.

There are also condoms that have desensitizing gel in them. Some of the leading delay condoms include Trojan Extended Control condoms and Durex Prolong condoms.

Are There Pills That Make You Last Longer in Bed?
Prescription Anti-depressants for premature ejaculation
Prescription Anti-depressants may be effective but have side-effects

Yes, there are pills that can make you last longer in bed. Prescription anti-depressants (such as Paroxetine and Prozac/Fluoxetine) and pain killers (such as Tramdol) are used as a premature ejaculation treatment, but only for men who are dangerously unhappy about their premature ejaculation.

These medications can sometimes come with unwanted side-effects, including a reduced sexual appetite, drowsiness, and nausea. A new prescription drug called Priligy is now being sold in Europe specifically for premature ejaculation. Priligy is also a drug from the SSRI family (a form of antidepressant).

There is a myth that Viagra and Cialis can make you last longer in bed by helping you maintain an erection after ejaculation. Read this article we wrote to learn why this idea is false.



Have Sex Twice or Masturbate Before Sex
Orgasming for the second time within a short period usually takes longer
Orgasming for the second time usually takes longer

Having sex shortly after you orgasm makes it easier for you to prolong intercourse the second-time round. This works because your penis will be less sensitive.

The problem here is that your partner might be left disappointed after your first ejaculation. One way of avoiding this problem is to masturbate in private, just before having sex. But the timing can be complicated.

Also, keep in mind that as we grow older, we need to wait longer – even up to a day – before we’re ready to have sex the second time round. In other words, this method isn’t the most practical long-term solution.


Distraction
Distractions don’t usually work and can even be counterproductive
Distractions don’t usually work and can even be counterproductive

Thinking about something boring during sex might be a good way to last longer for some men. But for others, it may cause for ejaculation to happen sooner. Why? Developing sexual stamina is about becoming more aware of your body’s signals and sensations. We want to become more in-tune with our bodies to have more control, rather than disconnecting.

But even more importantly, if you’re not present during sex, not only are you missing out on a pleasurable experience, but you’ll also be tense, detached, and stiff to the touch. Your partner is going to pick up on all of this and the experience will be less enjoyable for both of you.


Drugs and Alcohol
Alcohol and drugs can actually prevent you from lasting longer
Alcohol and drugs can actually prevent you from lasting longer

Some men successfully use alcohol and other drugs to last longer in bed. So, what’s wrong with this strategy? First off researchers believe that alcohol and marijuana could worsen sexual dysfunction. In one study, for example, men who smoked pot every day were three times more likely to have premature ejaculation! Second, if you need to get drunk or take drugs every time you plan on having sex, you’re on a one-way street to addiction and a host of other medical nightmares.

Natural Supplements
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is

Snake-oil has been around for centuries, sold by scammers who use fake science to sell bogus medicine to people with real problems.

Today, with the internet, this is happening more than ever: supplements that make wild and unrealistic claims about fixing all sorts of sexual problems are only a click away. But do they really work?

Our answer is that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. To our professional knowledge, there are no effective natural supplements that truly help men to last longer.