Premature Ejaculation: Two Techniques From an Andrologist, and What Science Says
Premature ejaculation is a common but rarely discussed sexual problem. An Indonesian andrologist shares two methods to practise at home. They can help, but they are no substitute for medical advice.
Few men talk about it, yet it is widespread. A medical review reports that premature ejaculation affects 5% to 40% of sexually active men, depending on age. The range is wide because the definition itself is debated. The problem can weigh on self-confidence and on a couple’s relationship.
Who is speaking, and what does he say?
Indonesian media describe Dr Jefry Tribowo as an andrology specialist and health influencer. In an Instagram video quoted on 9 June 2026, he says several techniques can be done at home to help prolong intercourse. He highlights two: the squeeze technique and distraction. We could only verify his credentials through press coverage.
Technique 1: the squeeze
Definition. This behavioural method was proposed by Masters and Johnson. When the man feels the urge to ejaculate, his partner squeezes the glans until the sensation passes. The cycle is repeated several times before ejaculation is allowed.
How it works. The aim is to learn to recognise rising arousal and act before the “point of no return”. It builds control. It does not physically block anything.
Practical tips
- Talk to your partner beforehand.
- Pause at the first signs of intense arousal.
- Squeeze the glans firmly but without pain until the urge fades.
- Resume, and repeat several times. You can also practise alone.
Technique 2: distraction
Dr Tribowo says ejaculation can be triggered by very high arousal, so he advises shifting your attention just beforehand, for example by pinching your hand or biting your lip. The goal is to lower nerve stimulation slightly.
This resembles the “stop-start” technique developed by Semans. Stimulation continues until the urge to ejaculate appears, then stops until it passes. No solid study looks at distraction alone. It rests on the same principle as pausing: letting arousal come down.
What the studies show
- A systematic review of 10 randomised trials (521 participants) concludes there is limited evidence that these physical techniques improve ejaculatory latency.
- In two trials against a waiting list, squeeze, stop-start and sensate focus produced differences of 7 to 9 minutes. Other approaches showed no effect.
- The same authors found that combining behavioural therapy with drugs gives better outcomes than drugs alone.
- Long-term effects remain unclear. One overview reports a high relapse rate among men who first improved.
When to see a doctor
French clinical sources define the condition as intercourse lasting under one minute after penetration. It can be lifelong or acquired. If it is persistent, distressing or recent, see a doctor, since an organic cause (prostatitis, diabetes, thyroid disease) may be involved.
Care is often combined: a consensus favours both sexual-therapy and drug treatment. Dapoxetine was the first drug approved in France for this condition. Yet only 9% of affected men seek help.
Key takeaway
Squeeze and pause methods are accessible and low-risk when done gently. Their effect is modest and varies, and works best with practice, open communication and, when needed, medical support.
Why do so few men seek help for this problem, and how can couples talk about it more openly?