PE treatment - 4: The Masters-Johnson Method (pros andcons)

The Masters-Johnson method is a grip technique used by both partners during sex. It was developed by the American therapists Masters and Johnson. The aim of the technique is to re-train the penis to remove the desire to climax.

When the man is close to climaxing he tells his partner. The partner will place her (or his) thumb on one side of the erect penis (under side) and the index and middle fingers on the other. The index finger is just above the ridge of the head of the penis while the middle finger is just below the ridge. The partner will squeeze the shaft of the penis firmly until the desire to climax has been removed.

Over the course of several weeks to months the penis can be re-trained to 'last longer'.

Pros;

Results have shown some men have gone from lasting 30 seconds to half an hour. It is a safe technique which does not use chemicals or drugs.

Cons;

The Masters and Johnson grip needs to be demonstrated to you personally by an expert. Most couples who try to learn it from the Internet or a book get it wrong. Progress also needs to be monitored by a professional and unless it is part of an organized program it is unlikely to work. The technique takes time to master and takes a long time to work effectively. Ideally your partner needs to implement the technique which creates problems for single men. Sex is also troublesome during the training process due to the stopping and starting process. As a result sexual enjoyment is reduced and the desire for sex is decreased in the partner. In fact many partners are unwilling or keen to cooperate in the process.

Conclusion;

The masters-johnson method has shown some promise and good results. Its main pitfalls are the time taken and organization needed to make it an effective strategy. The frustrations of both partners may be evident due to the constant interruption of the technique during intercourse.

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