Can Essential Oils Help With Premature Ejaculation?

Usually, essential oils are used in aromatherapy to support overall health and wellness. Can these essential oils help in improving premature ejaculation (PE)?

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This article aims to find out if there is any scientific evidence that proves the beneficial effect of essential oils on treating premature ejaculation.

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What Are Essential Oils?

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Essential oils are highly concentrated extracts that contain the chemical compounds that make up the aroma of the plant source they are from.

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Using this extract in pure form on the skin could be harmful. Hence after extracting these compounds, the user should combine these pure form oils with a carrier oil for easy dilution and quick absorption to your skin.

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Furthermore, essential oils are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), thus making its manufacturing and ingredients murky.

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There is a possibility of side effects such as skin burns, headache, or asthma attack by using these oils directly without proper dilution or without the proper guidance of a medical professional.

What is Premature Ejaculation (PE)?

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Premature ejaculation (PE) is a sexual disorder where a man ejaculates within one to three minutes of sexual intercourse. Hence, people will PE are unable to satisfy their partners sexually which can lead to depression, stress, and low quality of life for both partners. Globally, PE affects approximately 30-40% of men.

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Can Essential Oils Help With Premature Ejaculation (PE)?

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Although there are several promising studies that signal some success of essential oils improving premature ejaculation, it is not recommended that you use essential oils as a reliable method to treat PE.

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However, a 2012 review article reported that these essential oils may have side effects like an allergy. Furthermore, there is a possibility of side effects such as skin burns, headache, or asthma attack by using these oils directly without proper dilution.

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Hence, these essential oils should not be used without proper dilution or without the proper guidance of a medical professional.

Is There Any Adverse Interaction Between Viagra (Sildenafil) and Essential Oils?

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No adverse interaction was reported between Viagra (Sildenafil) and essential oils. However, you should consult your doctor before taking Viagra with any essential oil application.

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As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (US-FDA) did not officially regulate essential oils, they should be handled carefully and used only according to the recommendation of your doctor.

What Are The Other Treatment Options for Premature Ejaculation?

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Looking for a more reliable way to treat your PE? Here are other common treatment options available to effective treat premature ejaculation:

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Priligy (Dapoxetine) – Priligy, which consists of the active ingredient dapoxetine, is a type of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that helps in increasing the serotonin activity in the nervous system to extend the ejaculation duration.

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Lidocaine spray – Lidocaine is a topical anesthetic spray applied on your penis to reduce its sensitivity and you are less likely to ejaculate earlier. Thus, lidocaine spray can significantly improve ejaculation time and sexual satisfaction.

The Word from Noah

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Take an appointment with doctors on our platform if you have any symptoms accompanying PE, or if it is affecting your quality of life. Here at Noah, doctors on our platform have the right skills and experience to determine the root cause of your premature ejaculation.

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So, make sure to inform the doctor about your medical history and symptoms. Based on your medical history, the severity of the condition, and concerns, doctors on our platform can ascertain the root cause of your PE condition and recommend the appropriate medication to treat your PE problem.