Man’s premature ejaculation ‘cured’ after doctors zapped his penis with electric current
PREMATURE ejaculation can be distressing for those who suffer from it and their sexual partners.
But scientists may have discovered a way to cure the disease through the use of electric currents.
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Premature ejaculation, or erectile dysfunction, affects millions of men worldwide and is very common.
Common treatment options include behavioral techniques, topical anesthetics, counseling, or medication.
A doctor may order blood tests to check testosterone levels, and you may be referred to a urologist or sexual disorders specialist.
But this new treatment could be an alternative and consists of sticking electrodes on the penis for 30 minutes, at the rate of three sessions per week.
Writing in the Asian Journal or urology experts revealed that a man who had undergone the therapy was able to last seven times longer in bed than before.
The 28-year-old was treated in Lebanon for six months after trying different medications to improve his condition.
Experts said the man had been in a relationship with his girlfriend for a year and usually ejaculated after 40 seconds.
After the treatment, he was able to have sex for five minutes before he came.
As part of the treatment, a nerve stimulation machine is used, which is then attached to the shaft of the penis.
A surface electrode is placed on the base of the shaft, with the other 2 cm up.
The machine disrupts the nerve response needed for muscles to contract – which would lead to ejaculation
During the treatment period, the man was exposed to electrical currents.
Before the course of treatment, he had to measure the time between vaginal penetration and ejaculation – which was 40 seconds.
By the end of the treatment plan, it was about three minutes and 54 seconds.
Once he stopped using the device, he continued to improve his sex life.
Fourteen months after treatment, it took him five minutes and 14 seconds to climax – which the NHS says is the average time.
How to treat premature ejaculation?
There are a number of things you can do before seeking professional help.
According to the NHS, it can sometimes be helpful to:
- masturbate an hour or two before having sex
- use a thick condom to help lessen the sensation
- take a deep breath to briefly stop the ejaculatory reflex (an automatic body reflex during which ejaculation occurs)
- have sex with your partner on top (to allow them to walk away when you’re about to ejaculate)
- taking breaks during sex and thinking about something boring
The doctors did not say the treatment was painless, but said they could be used “without discomfort”.
However, they explained that it is not yet “fully understood” why these electrical currents help premature ejaculation.
They said they believe dorsal nerve stimulation interferes with the muscles that contract when a man is about to ejaculate.
They added that more studies need to be done to determine whether or not this therapy can be used as a drug-free treatment for people with premature ejaculation.
According to the NHS, a number of psychological and physical factors can cause premature ejaculation.
Physical reasons include prostate problems, thyroid problems, and recreational drugs.
Meanwhile, psychological issues include depression, stress, relationship issues, or anxiety about sexual performance.
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