Man’s premature ejaculation ‘cured’ after docs zap his penis with electrical current

PREMATURE ejaculation can be distressing for those who suffer with it and their sexual partners.

But scientists may have discovered a way to cure the ailment through the use of electrical currents.

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The diagram above shows how a nerve stimulator machine is attached to a penis to deliver electro currents. A nerve stimulator machine is placed on the penis shaft. One surface electrode is on the base of the shaft, with the other 2cm up. The machine disrupts the nerve response that is needed for muscles to contract – which would result in ejaculation

Premature ejaculation, or erectile dysfunction impacts millions of men worldwide and it is very common.

Common treatment options include behavioural techniques, topical anaesthetics, counselling or medication.

A doctor may order blood tests to check the levels of testosterone, and you may be referred to a urologist or sexual dysfunction specialist.

But this new treatment could be an alternative option and involves electrodes being stuck onto the penis for 30 minutes, for three sessions a week.

Writing in the Asian Journal or Urology experts revealed that one man who underwent the therapy was able to last seven times longer in bed than before.

The 28-year-old man was treated in Lebanon for six months after trying different drugs to help with his condition.

The experts said the man had been in a relationship with his girlfriend for a year and would usually ejaculate after 40 seconds.

After the course of treatment he was able to have intercourse for five minutes before climaxing.

As part of the treatment, a nerve stimulator machine is used, which is then attached to the penis shaft.

One surface electrode is placed on the base of the shaft, with the other 2cm up.

The machine disrupts the nerve response that is needed for muscles to contract – which would result in ejaculation

Over the course of the treatment period the man was exposed to electrical currents .

Before the treatment course he had to measure the time from vaginal penetration to ejaculation – which was 40 seconds.

By the end of the treatment plan this was around three minutes and 54 seconds.

Once he stopped using the device, it continued to improve his sex life.

Fourteen months after the treatment it was taking him five minutes and 14 seconds to reach climax – which the NHS says is the average time.

Medics did not state that the treatment was painless, but said they can be used ‘without discomfort’.

However, they did explain that it is not yet ‘fully understood’ why these electro currents help with premature ejaculation.

They stated that they believe stimulating the dorsal nerve 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 those experiencing 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 problems include depression, stress, relationship problems or anxiety about sexual performance.