Sprays used to mildly numb the penis have become an increasingly popular option for men who struggle with occasional episodes of early ejaculation. At the same time, many men who try the sprays for the first time don’t realise what’s involved or the strange side effects these sprays can have on their sex life. Here we’ve rounded up five of the most important things you should know before trying this latest option.
- It’s Definitely NOT Lube
Numbing agents are sprayed on a few minutes before you intend to have sex. Most men find that spraying it on as they begin foreplay gives them more than enough time to allow the spray to take effect. However, they also realise that numbing agents are definitely not lube and many report that the residue feels tacky or sticky as it dries. For some this means dedicating more time to high-quality foreplay in order to ensure their partner is ready and others have found they need to experiment with adding lube to their sex play in order to make sure everyone is happy.
- Achieving an Erection Can Be a Challenge
Since the sprays are formulated to lessen sensation in order to prevent early ejaculation that means sensation is lowered no matter what. Spray a little too much and you may have a hard time achieving or maintaining an erection. The solution? Many men report that they begin their erection process before they apply the spray and then take a quick break during foreplay to apply the numbing agent once they feel they’re about 10 or so minutes away from beginning penetrative sex. Can this put a damper on the mood with your partner? Perhaps at first, but if the results make you both happy, this moment of awkwardness will quickly be forgotten.
- It’s Easy to Go Too Far
When first using numbing agents, it can be easy to overdo it which can cause a number of problems. Aside from making it difficult to maintain an erection, it can also take out almost all of the pleasure from sex and men may find they try to “get through it” as quickly as possible, ensuring their partner climaxes and then either faking their own orgasm or simply giving up out of sheer exhaustion. This problem is often resolved over time as men learn more about the strength of the spray they’ve chosen and they can more easily tailor how much they use to fit their needs.
- It Can Take the Focus Off Your Partner
Using any type of product to improve your performance means being able to analyse how effective it is in the moment. For men dealing with early ejaculation this means keeping track of how long they are lasting and how much enjoyment they’re getting. Being inside your own head during sex and focusing on results can take the focus off your partner which then leads to the ironic problem of making sex less enjoyable for you both as a result of trying something that’s meant to make it better.
- You Can Become Reliant On It
Numbing sprays were never intended to be a long-term or permanent solution to early ejaculation. The idea was that men could use it in order to deal with the issue immediately while they explored other treatment options. But with the promise of a relatively easy solution, some men don’t bother trying to figure out the root cause of their condition and eventually become dependent on the sprays which can make sex and even masturbation less fulfilling over time. This can ultimately affect not only their own happiness, but the health of their relationship and their overall happiness.
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