About Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation (PE) is one of the most common conditions that affects the sex lives of men today.
Estimates suggest that as many as 39 percent of men in the United States suffer from some degree of PE in their lives.
One quick night doesn’t mean you’re got PE, though. The World Health Organization defines PE as persistent or recurring uncontrolled ejaculation “with minimal stimulation before, on or shortly after penetration and before the person wishes it,” which then causes the sufferer and or his partner distress or frustration.
Here’s a bulleted list of requirements to diagnose PE:
- Ejaculation with minimal stimulation
- Sufferer has little or no voluntary control
- Causes the sufferer and/or their partner distress
- Is persistent or recurring
You may have premature ejaculation if you meet some or all of these requirements (a healthcare professional can tell you more).
But the good news is that treatments are available, including the likes of premature ejaculation wipes.
What Are Premature Ejaculation Benzocaine Wipes?
Premature ejaculation wipes are wipes that deliver a numbing agent like benzocaine to the tip of your penis, which in turn numbs and therefore delays your ejaculatory response.
Side effects mostly include hyper anesthesia for the user and their partner — and excessive numbing of the penis (and/or vagina in heterosexual relationships) can make sex difficult.
In rare cases, some numbing agents have also had the side effect of irritating skin.
Control over ejaculation can be boosted by several numbing agents, including lidocaine, prilocaine and benzocaine.
Benzocaine is one of the go-to topical (local) anesthetics for numbing, and is commonly used for dental and other uses.
In fact, it’s one of the oldest known pharmacological solutions for premature ejaculation.
Benzocaine works by numbing the glans, which in turn desensitizes your penis, making it more difficult to achieve orgasm.
Are Benzocaine Wipes Effective?
Benzocaine is primarily used to reduce pain, but its numbing abilities can also be used in intimate situations to desensitize pleasurable sensations.
The results for Benzocaine, in particular, are impressive.
One randomized study using four percent benzocaine wipes showed that the treatment group found greater improvement, lower distress over control of ejaculation and higher sexual satisfaction.
Currently, benzocaine is available in concentrations up to 20 percent, though you likely wouldn’t want to use it at that strength.
Benzocaine has been shown in studies to be an effective treatment, causing a statistically significant change in time to ejaculation for users in a randomized, placebo-controlled story.
There are several ways to deploy benzocaine. Benzocaine liquid, for instance, can be squirted as an aerosol spray, or added as part of a cream.
Wipes provide a simple application solution that is more accurate that a spray, and does not have the lingering effects of a cream.
Are Premature Ejaculation Wipes the Best Solution?
Premature ejaculation wipes may seem like one of the simplest options for treating PE and increasing your sexual satisfaction.
After all, they’re small, portable and effective as a treatment the moment your sex life heats up, rather than over the long haul like SSRIs.
But as much as we’d like to give you a thumbs up and send you on your way, we have another responsibility: to remind you that your solution search should involve a healthcare professional.
Like many “common” conditions that millions suffer from, premature ejaculation could potentially be a sign of a bigger medical issue. If nothing else, ongoing premature ejaculation issues can be damaging to sexual relationships, and some men will avoid sexual activities to prevent embarrassment.
That’s not a solution, long or short term.
Your PE may be solved with a wipe, but a more deeply rooted issue may still need the attention of a healthcare provider.
Do this right: Start with professional help, and make sure you get a clean bill of health (for yourself and your penis).
