Squeeze Technique

The squeeze technique, is a special grip designed to prevent premature ejaculation. The squeeze technique was one of the first known self-help methods to delay ejaculation. Sex therapists Virginia Johnson and William Masters developed this treatment, which is rarely recommended today, around 60 years ago.

Men who repeatedly reach orgasm too early often experience real distress. But before resorting to medication, some other methods can be tried. For example, the squeezing technique, which has no health risks. Before trying it, however, you should have a sex therapist or detailed step-by-step instructions on the internet explain exactly how the technique works. In addition, it usually takes a little practice before you can use the squeezing technique successfully regularly. In addition, it can be an advantage if your partner helps you to perform the technique.

The squeezing technique basically consists of positioning the thumb and index finger around the tip of the penis and applying a certain amount of pressure at the right moment. Once the man's erection is fully formed, the partner places the two finders on the glans as follows:

• The thumb sits on the protruding strip of skin that connects the foreskin to the tip of the penis (frenulum).
• The index finger (some prefer to use the middle finger) is placed on the opposite side of the shaft of the penis.
• In other words, the fingers are placed on the ring of skin surrounding the penis at the junction with the glans, just a few centimetres below the tip of the member. 

To suppress ejaculation, the ridge of the penis must now be squeezed relatively firmly from both sides for about four seconds. This usually doesn't work right away on the first few attempts. At least not if men don't try the technique on themselves. This is because the partner is usually worried about exerting too much pressure and causing pain to the other person. In that case, verbal or manual support can be helpful. The pressure on the frenulum reduces the erectile force by about 10 to 30 percent. This is completely normal and no cause for concern. Before stimulating the penis again, there should be a break of 15-30 seconds.

Once the erection is fully developed again, the technique can be repeated if you are just learning it. Repeating four to five times per “practice session” does not cause any problems, but is sometimes described by beginners as rather unpleasant. Once the squeeze hold has been properly rehearsed, you can move on to the actual ejaculation control. Logically, this works better during partner masturbation than during intercourse, as the hand is already almost in the right position. Initially, it can be difficult to determine the exact moment directly before ejaculation. Therefore, squeezing in time before the ejaculation point is often exceeded at first.

When the squeeze technique works well (usually after a few days of practice) during masturbation, you can move on to oral sex. This step should rather not be skipped, as the squeeze technique can still be applied faster than with vaginal or anal intercourse. If the special grip also works during oral satisfaction at least twice in a row, the couple can and should also try it during conventional sex.

It is important that neither the man nor his partner put themselves under pressure. For some, the special grip works quite well after just a few tries, while other couples may need to work a little longer on the perfect technique. In any case, it makes sense to learn the method with your partner. After all, the sexual tension during shared lovemaking is much higher than during masturbation. Men who have trained themselves the squeezing technique when masturbating alone often still come too soon during sex with their partner. This can lead to frustration or disappointment, which is generally to be avoided. This would increase the pressure and considerably reduce the chances of success.