A new study suggests a smartphone app designed to address the psychological causes of premature ejaculation could help men last longer in bed. Researchers say the discreet, at-home tool may benefit men hesitant to seek professional help due to shame.
The Melonga App guides users through therapeutic techniques, tips, and exercises developed by urologists and psychologists. It includes elements of cognitive behavioural therapy and physical exercises to improve ejaculation control.
The Climacs study, led by German researchers, involved 80 men with no underlying health conditions who participated in a 12-week programme. Participants completed health questionnaires and used a stopwatch to measure time from penetration to ejaculation.
Results showed app users doubled their average ejaculation time from 61 seconds to 125 seconds. Men who did not use the app experienced an increase of just 0.5 seconds. At the end of the study, 22 per cent of app users no longer met the criteria for premature ejaculation.
Lead researcher Dr Christer Groeben said: “Many men who live with premature ejaculation don’t seek help because of the shame associated with the condition. Our study shows that, as an at-home self-help tool, this can support men to improve control of their ejaculation.”
Findings were presented at the European Association of Urology Annual Congress in London. Dr Giorgio Russo commented: “The research shows it can completely treat almost a quarter of patients, which is a huge development because these men were treated without pills.”
