CATERGORY: DELAY EJACULATIONS

Serotonin: The Key to Better Ejaculation Control

There are a number of medications used for premature ejaculation, although none are specifically FDA-approved for this purpose. The most effective appear to be the antidepressant medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as citalopram (Celexa) and fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem). You would need to take the medication every day, and it may take several weeks to show an effect.

Serotonin is a chemical that nerve cells produce. It is used to send signals between nerve cells and impacts every part of your body. SSRIs slow the process by which serotonin is reused by nerve cells. This increases the amount of serotonin available for stimulating other nerves.

Serotonin stabilises mood, reduces anxiety and depression, and improves ejaculation control. Experimental evidence indicates that serotonin acts through brain pathways to inhibit ejaculation. Clinical evidence indicates chronic and on-demand dosing of SSRIs has a beneficial effect for the treatment of men with Premature Ejaculation.



Since pharmaceuticals can have harmful side-effects, do not give lasting results, and can cause imbalances once stopped, it’s best to elevate serotonin levels by natural means.

FOOD:
You can’t get serotonin directly from food. However you can consume tryptophan, an amino acid that’s converted to serotonin in your brain. Good sources of tryptophan are pumpkin and squash seeds, soya foods (soybeans, tofu, tempeh), cheese, lamb, beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, shellfish, oat bran, beans, lentils, and eggs.

It’s best to eat these foods with 25 to 30 grams of carbohydrates to help tryptophan cross the blood-brain barrier better. Here are some examples of serotonin-boosting snacks:
• whole-wheat bread with turkey or cheese
• oatmeal with a handful of nuts
• salmon with brown rice

EXERCISE:
Exercising triggers the release of tryptophan into your blood. It can also decrease the amount of other amino acids. This creates an ideal environment for more tryptophan to get through the brain-blood barrier since there is less competition from other amino acids for throughput.

Aerobic exercise done at a comfortable pace is the most effective. This can be swimming, bicycling, brisk walking, jogging, and hiking.

SUNSHINE:
Spending time in sunshine appears to help increase serotonin levels. Emerging research indicates sunshine may directly stimulate the production of serotonin through the skin. It’s good to spend at least 10 to 15 minutes outside each day.

SUPPLEMENTS:
1 - Tryptophan supplements increase tryptophan levels to promote production and release of serotonin.
2 - SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine) has been shown increase levels of serotonin.
3 - 5-HTP is produced in the body from L-tryptophan then converted to serotonin. Taking 5-HTP as a supplement increases the production of serotonin by the central nervous system.
4 - St. John’s Wort elevates serotonin levels in the same way as SSRIs by slowing the process by which serotonin is reused by nerve cells.
5 - Probiotics act in the digestive tract to increase the production of free tryptophan - increasing its availability for serotonin production.

MASSAGE:
In one study, women who received 20 minutes of massage twice a week from their partner had higher serotonin levels after 16 weeks. Enjoying massage as part of foreplay also calms the mind and body for better sexual performance.

MOOD INDUCTION
Research suggests that while too little serotonin can negatively impact your mood, vice versa good mood can help increase serotonin levels. Think of things that make you feel good like happy moments from your past and positive experiences with your partner. Also look at photos of your pet, favourite places, and close

PERSONALISED PROGRAM
There are many ways to improve your serotonin levels. The best results will come through a disciplined long-term approach based on science and data from blood tests.

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