S3x changes based on the moment. Sometimes, the mood requires slow and steady; other times a faster approach is more appropriate. But when you have gift of time, you want to use it and the question of how to last longer in bed comes a-knockin’.
It’s not exactly news that it takes men less time than women to reach orgasm. And once it happens, s3x is often over. After ejaculation, men go through a refractory period where they are unable to achieve another erection for a certain length of time (women have little to no refractory period). It’s normal and it varies, but it does have a way of interrupting intercourse. The only way to defer it is to delay org@sm, which is why we’ve put together a list of tips for lasting longer in bed.
But first, a friendly reminder from Dr. Carol Queen, the staff sexologist over at Good Vibrations. “S3x is not a linear situation, but a fluid one,” she says. “You don’t have to do all the same things in the same order every time.” Besides, she says, being able to last a long time isn’t necessarily the key to your partner’s s3xual enjoyment (did someone say oral s3x?). Of course, you don’t want things to end too quickly, either. We’re all looking for our happy medium.
That said, here are the best methods to try if you want to last longer in bed.
1. Have a Pregame Ritual
Remember those pesky ol’ “refractory periods” we mentioned earlier? Well, here’s an example of when they may actually work in your favor. M@sturbating before s3x is a way to give yourself time. By utilizing the refractory period, says Queen, you give yourself a better shot at lasting longer with your partner.
2. Put the Squeeze on Your Boys
If you’re reading articles like this, then chances are you’ve heard of the “squeeze technique” before. Basically, it refers to squeezing the p3nis in the area between the shaft and the glans just before ejaculation. The idea is to put a hold on the ejaculatory response and get your focus back on the game. According to Queen, “the squeeze” is intended to interrupt the ejaculatory process. It’s an old-school maneuver originally outlined by acclaimed sex researchers Masters and Johnson to treat premature ejaculation. And, yeah, it works.
3. Toy Around
Wherever s3x goes, toys will (maybe) follow. If you’re looking for external aid to help you last longer in bed, try thinking about a cock ring. It won’t work for all guys, but Queen says they can help extend erections by restricting the blood flow out the penis. You can also wear them around your, er, balls. According to Andy Duran, educational outreach and affiliate manager at Good Vibrations, most men have a “tell” for when they are getting close to ejaculation. “The testes will begin to rise up closer to the body just before reaching org@sm. By gently pulling them back down, or wearing a cock ring that does the same, you can sometimes delay the orgasm from happening for a bit longer,” he says
4. Change Positions Strategically
Scratching an itch requires a little bit of rhythm. You’ve got to get the right speed and hit the right spot to find relief. Org@sms aren’t so different. And those who want to last longer might need to disrupt the tempo. “Changing sex positions is a fine source of distraction,” says Queen. The more unfamiliar, the better. “It’s much harder for the body to orgasm in a position that it hasn’t org@smed in before. If you usually orgasm lying down then it might take you longer to reach org@sm standing up. This is due to proprioception, or the way your body understands its position in space and which muscles to rely on,” says Duran. “Switching positions or s3x acts can be a great way to keep the party going while giving your body time to switch focuses.” For more, check out our list of four s3x positions to help men last longer in bed.
5. Slow Your Roll
Good s3x is a marathon, not a sprint. “Many guys go fast during intercourse,” says Queen. “Going slowly can be more sensuous, intimate, and pleasurable, and may make it easier to keep track of an impending orgasm.” So if you want to last longer in bed, simply try slowing down. Seriously. It’s not a race. In fact, it’s one of the few areas of life where coming in first gets you ranked last
6. Try the Edging Technique
Edging refers to a form of org@sm control where an individual will decrease stimulation just before reaching the point of ejaculatory inevitability. In other words, it means getting down — and slowing down — before hitting the point of no return. According to Queen, it’s best to test out the technique on your own before bringing it into the bedroom. “Edging is all about that old maxim ‘Know thyself,’ and the best way to start learning is during masturbation when you can really focus on the physical and s3xual changes that lead up to climax,” she says. And it’s not just your partner that stands to benefit. Some men claim that edging can actually lead to superior org@sms. They say patience is a virtue. If that’s true, then maybe an orgasm after edging is nature’s way of patting you on the back.
7. Distract Yourself
It’s a cliché, but there’s a kernel of truth to it: Think about sweaty gym socks — or whatever distracts you — when an org@sm is approaching. While it’s not proven, thinking non-sexual thoughts does help ignore the sensation and provide you with some time to recoup.
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