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How do i last longer than 15 minutes?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

15 minutes !!!: Ok - just to put things into perspective - you are already doing pretty dog gone good.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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Agree with Dr. F: The average duration is about 7 minutes. If you want to last longer, you need to try different things in different positions. One way to last longer would be by using a condom with a local anesthetic in it.

Answered 12/29/2018

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