When it comes to sexual performance problems, early ejaculation is the most common. It affects men in every culture and across social and economic lines. Researchers believe the condition affects at least 90% of men and most authorities on the subject believe that number is closer to 100% but that it goes unreported as many men feel isolated and embarrassed by the problem. Although most men don’t seek out medical help right way, the progress made in treatment options for the condition has helped to bring it out of the shadows. Still, a variety of natural remedies have served men well over the years and now men find themselves struggling to choose between the two. Here we’ll take a look at both natural and pharmaceutical options to help men decide which offers the best chance for success.
Natural Remedies or Pharmaceutical Options
Natural treatment options for early ejaculation are fairly basic, simple and straight-forward. The most common and effective treatment options include improving diet, increasing exercise, reducing stress and being sure to include certain vitamins and minerals that support male sexual health. These natural treatment options address the issue at its core, by tacking the issues which usually cause sexual performance issues. Both diet and exercise play a huge role in overall health, which most people know, but many people underestimate the impact they can have in sexual performance. A healthy diet and increased physical fitness can improve performance on a number of different levels. This healthy foundation improves stamina and also lends a boost to energy levels and can help improve a waning libido. Finding ways to reduce stress can also provide effective and long term treatment. This can be done through an increase in physical activities in order to burn off the nervous or agitated energy stress brings on as well as meditation, prayer or using mindfulness to calm your thoughts and better focus your mind and energy.
Other natural treatment options include supplements which help to support male sexual health. Although formulations vary, most include basic vitamins and minerals such as zinc, Ginko Biloba, garlic, B vitamins and folic acid each of which play a pivotal role in sexual performance. These supplements can be very powerful and shouldn’t simply be taken without a bit of research. Speaking to a pharmacist, nutritionist, nurse or doctor can help you find one that offers the vitamins and herbs most likely to help with your specific concerns.
On the other end of the spectrum are pharmaceutical options which are becoming increasingly common. Simply put, pharmaceutical treatments for early ejaculation can work more quickly, giving the impression that they are overall more effective. While they may act more quickly, their long term efficacy should be measured against potential side effects. Medications formulated specifically for premature ejaculation remains rare, but many doctors are using drugs originally created as anti-depressants to help. Paxil and Zoloft have both proven to have significant off-label promise, though some doctors remains hesitant to prescribe them because of additional side effects which can cancel out the benefits they offer. Renewed research in this field promises that more drug options will be available, though each is thought to have fairly serious side effects.
For many men, the best solution when dealing with early ejaculation is a two-pronged approach. Beginning to adopt healthy behaviours acts as a natural treatment for the condition. Since the effects of these changes can take some time to manifest, using pharmaceutical options in the short term gives men the chance to resume their normal sex lives without too much of a delay. In this way, both natural and pharmaceutical measures can come together to deliver truly comprehensive care.
