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By Inside Edition Staff

First Published: 10:18 AM PST, February 1, 2024

Medical spas have become a booming business with their variety of available treatments like anti-aging, fat-busting, and IV vitamin treatments, but infections following some of the treatments have federal officials sounding the alarm on them.

Celebrities including Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and stars on the Real Housewives and "Selling Sunset" have all been shown on television getting the popularized IV vitamin treatments offered by med spas.

Despite their popularity, these unconventional treatments have people wondering how safe they are.

Fitness influencer and bikini model, Beatriz Amma, says she visited Trophy Body medical spa in Los Angeles and spent $800 for a treatment that consisted of vitamin and fat-busting injections on her arms, stomach, and back. 

Amma said that within 24 hours of getting her treatment she started noticing something was wrong. 

"I started having these incredible shakes and my body was going through these hot flashes and all of a sudden my skin just starts hurting and these welts just start growing throughout my skin," Amma tells Inside Edition.

Multiple lesions formed across Amma's skin in the spots where she received the needle injections. When she reached out to the Los Angeles medspa that did her treatment, she says they told her the swelling was normal after that type of treatment and told her to take ibuprofen.

Despite the spa saying it was normal, Amma knew her sores were not. She later got diagnosed with Mycobacterium abscessus, a drug-resistant bacterial infection, that causes skin lesions.

"We believe that whatever they injected me with was contaminated with mycobacterium," Amma tells Inside Edition.

The painful lesions ended up leaving scars all over the bikini model's body and now Amma regrets ever walking into the medical spa. 

Amma is suing the Los Angeles med spa over the incident but they are denying her claims.

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12 Best Natural Remedies For Premature Ejaculation

You may be able to help stop a quick release due to premature ejaculation naturally. This can include supplements, practices, and products applied to the skin like ointments.

Ejaculation happens when semen is released from the penis during an orgasm. Premature ejaculation (PE) happens when ejaculation comes about a little too fast for your liking, especially if you and a partner want to keep having sex.

Premature ejaculation can lead to frustration and anxiety. Some people with premature ejaculation may even have less sex than they want to or avoid sex as a result. But there are treatments that can help.

Read on to learn more about home remedies and natural treatment options for premature ejaculation.

People experiencing premature ejaculation tend to orgasm before or directly after penetration and are usually unable to delay ejaculation. PE is also known as:

rapid ejaculation

premature climax

early ejaculation

PE can also be related to psychological causes. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, text revision (DSM-5-TR) lists three main criteria to diagnose PE:

You ejaculate less than a minute after initiating sexual intercourse with a partner more than 3 out of every 4 times you have sex — but you want to last longer.

You've ejaculated prematurely for longer than 6 months and feel anxious or frustrated about it to the point that it affects your daily life or health.

Your premature ejaculation doesn't have an obvious external cause, such as another mental disorder, side effects from a medication, or a major source of stress in your life like a breakup or pressure at work.

So the cutoff time for PE is usually considered around 1 minute or less, with 3 minutes or longer considered a typical length of sexual activity before ejaculation.

PE is relatively common. According to one 2021 study, about 20% to 30% of sexually active men experience PE.

It's hard to know exactly how many people truly experience PE. That's because the relationship between ejaculation time and sexual satisfaction is often subjective to the person and their partner.

The perception of ejaculation happening too early can depend on how long the person wants to experience sexual intercourse before ejaculation. In some cases, a person may feel like they're ejaculating too quickly even if they last 3 minutes or much longer before ejaculation.

What causes premature ejaculation?

It's not quite known what causes premature ejaculation exactly, but the general consensus is that it's often a psychological condition.

But not all cases of PE are the same. There are four main types of PE:

Primary: This occurs when you reach sexual maturity. It's caused by repeated experiences that have conditioned you to ejaculate quickly, the psychological environment you grew up in, or sexual experiences that have traumatized you.

Secondary: This happens later in life after you've been sexually active for a while. It's caused by medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid conditions, or the effects of alcohol and recreational drugs.

Natural variable: This is when you notice that you're ejaculating earlier than you normally do. This may be caused by a change in your sex life or even due to the specifics of a sexual encounter.

Subjective: This is when you ejaculate within a time that's considered typical (about 3 minutes or longer after initiating sexual intercourse) and you don't have any underlying medical conditions, but feel that you're not lasting as long as you or your partner want.

Depression, anxiety, guilt, relationship issues, lack of confidence, and a history of sexual trauma can all play into the development of premature ejaculation.

Certain medical issues can also cause this condition, including:

lowered serotonin levels

atypical hormone levels

inflammation or infection in the urethra or prostate

Topical products for premature ejaculation Premature ejaculation wipes

Premature ejaculation wipes work by reducing sensation in the tip of the penis. These wipes contain benzocaine, a topical anesthetic that blocks the sodium channels that cause sensation in the penis.

A small 2017 study found that participants who used these wipes for at least 2 months experienced less distress related to intercourse. The majority of participants also ejaculated well after the 2-minute time period that's typical of premature ejaculation.

The study participants also reported the wipes were well tolerated (i.E., no heavy side effects). But make sure to talk with your doctor before trying these benzocaine wipes, as topical anesthetic can cause more serious side effects in certain individuals.

Looking to try out benzocaine wipes for yourself? Here are two of our recommendations for the best climax delay wipes:

Quantity: 3 wipes

Prescription needed: no

Price: around $3 - $7 per wipe

Healthline's review

Hims Clockstopper Climax Delay Wipes are one-time-use wipes that can help you delay your orgasm and potentially treat premature ejaculation. These over-the-counter benzocaine wipes are small, discreet, and can be sent directly to your home.

Cost: Hims offers a recurring subscription plan that sends you 2 boxes (containing 12 wipes each) every 3 months for $65, which works out to approximately $2.71 per wipe. However, if you are curious to try out these wipes but might not be ready to commit to regular shipments, Hims offers a starter pack of just 3 wipes for $19 or approximately $6.34 per wipe.

Quantity: 8 wipes per box

Prescription needed: no

Price: $22 - $27 per box

Healthline's review

Roman Swipes are fast-acting benzocaine wipes that can help treat the symptoms of premature ejaculation. Each box comes with 8 individually wrapped wipes and can be ordered through Roman without a prescription.

Cost: If you're looking to try out these wipes, each box costs $27, or they can be purchased on a quarterly schedule, where Roman will send you 3 boxes every 3 months at a discounted rate of $22 per box.

Topical gels and creams

Like premature ejaculation wipes, many over-the-counter (OTC) topical anesthetic creams contain a numbing agent that can treat premature ejaculation by reducing sensation and delaying climax. Apply the cream to your penis 10 to 15 minutes before sex for it to be most effective.

A 2017 review found that some topical creams could help increase the time it took to ejaculate, but further research is still needed to establish a clear range of that increased time.

Although generally well tolerated, anesthetic creams can cause:

mild pain

mild burning sensation

decreased libido

a temporary loss of sensitivity

Talk with your doctor about the right topical cream for such a sensitive area.

Lidocaine spray

Like topical creams, lidocaine spray can help treat premature ejaculation by desensitizing the penis and decreasing hypersensitivity.

Try using the spray about 15 minutes before sex for best results. Known potential side effects include temporary sensitivity loss and some difficulty maintaining an erection before intercourse.

'Climax control' condoms

In general, condoms can decrease sensitivity and keep you from ejaculating early. But there are also climax control condoms available over the counter that are either made of a thicker latex material or contain a numbing agent meant to delay climax.

Supplements for premature ejaculation Zinc supplements

Zinc not only supports healthy immunity and cell growth, but the essential mineral may also help produce testosterone, which in some cases may help with premature ejaculation.

Zinc is one of the more natural treatments for men living with lowered testosterone. The recommended dosage is of 220 mg of zinc sulfate, twice a day, over 1 to 4 months.

It's important to note that more is not always better, especially with supplements. Taking too much zinc may cause:

nausea

vomiting

diarrhea

kidney and stomach damage

a metallic taste in your mouth

Zinc supplements should only be considered along with your doctor's evaluation to see if your zinc levels are too low. If you're receiving a sufficient amount of zinc in your diet, a supplement won't improve PE and could even result in zinc poisoning or a zinc overdose if too much zinc is taken.

Ayurvedic herbal medicine

Ayurveda is India's traditional healing system. It relies on thousands of herbs to treat everything from diabetes to inflammation.

Certain Ayurvedic medicines, like kaunch beej, are thought to treat premature ejaculation when taken in capsule form twice daily with lukewarm water. Ayurvedic medicine has also been used in an effort to treat erectile dysfunction.

A 2017 study found that men who used Ayurvedic medicine saw a slight increase in the time it took to ejaculate during sex. Known potential side effects include:

stomach pain

dizziness

mild pain

decreased libido

Talk with a healthcare professional before adding any extra herbs or supplements to your diet. They may affect other medications you're taking and may not be advisable for everyone.

Chinese herbal medicine

A weekly or daily dose of Chinese herbal medicine — in particular, Yimusake tablets or Qilin pills — may treat premature ejaculation by boosting sexual stamina and improving energy.

That 2017 study also found that different types of Chinese herbal medicine can increase ejaculation time by about 2 minutes. Known potential side effects include:

stomach pain

dizziness

mild pain

Again, make sure to talk with a healthcare professional before adding any extra herbs or supplements to your diet.

Home remedies for premature ejaculation Pause-squeeze technique

The pause-squeeze technique may help ease premature ejaculation by letting arousal dwindle before climax. When you feel you're ready to ejaculate, stop and have you or your partner squeeze the end of your penis where the head joins the shaft.

Have them hold the squeeze for several seconds until you no longer want to climax. Be sure to communicate with your partner during this process because they won't know the correct timing otherwise.

Repeat this process as much as necessary. Eventually, you may be able to delay ejaculation without help.

Stop-start technique

The stop-start technique, also known as orgasm control or "edging," can help delay climax by drawing out pleasure.

When you feel the urge to ejaculate, stop having sexual activity completely. Once you feel less aroused, slowly start to have sexual activity again. Repeat this process as much as necessary to help you manage ejaculation.

Pelvic floor exercises

Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles can have a big effect on how long it takes you to climax.

An older 2014 study found that pelvic floor exercises can help men dealing with lifelong premature ejaculation manage their ejaculatory reflex, increasing the time it takes for them to climax. To perform pelvic floor exercises:

Find the right muscles by stopping mid-stream while peeing or tightening the muscles that stop you from passing gas.

While laying down, contract your pelvic floor muscles for 3 seconds, and then relax for 3 seconds. Do this at least 10 times in a row. Repeat at least 3 times a day.

Gradually increase the number of seconds as your muscles become stronger. Try new positions, like standing, walking, or sitting down.

Don't forget to breathe, and remember to focus only on your pelvic floor muscles. Don't tighten your abs, thighs, or buttocks.

Masturbation

Masturbating an hour or two before you have sexual activity may help delay ejaculation during penetration. This sexual release should reduce your need to climax quickly.

Avoid intercourse for a period of time

Focus on other types of sexual activity instead of intercourse may help take the pressure off your sexual encounters.

Penetration isn't the only way to reach sexual satisfaction. Think about other ways you and your partner can feel pleasure that won't cause either of you distress or frustration.

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