To “hold out” longer during sex, men brush their penises with toothpaste. A crazy idea that circulates a lot on social networks and could have harmful consequences on their sexual health and that of their partner.
- On the Internet, there are videos advising men suffering from erectile dysfunction to apply toothpaste to their penises.
- In addition to being ineffective, it can cause irritation and burns
When it comes to sex, not all advice is worth taking. Especially when gleaned from the internet and delivered by people who are by no means specialists.
After cleaning her vagina with baking soda or experimental methods of penis enlargement, it is now tutorials intended to be more efficient in bed that are in fashion. On YouTube, videos aimed at men with erectile problems have flourished in recent months. They advise them to smear their penis with toothpaste in order to hold out longer before ejaculation.
“It’ll prevent premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction without dangerous drugs – and you’ll last 30 minutes longer”affirmed on his Youtube channel Jose Barber in a video since deleted, but which has been viewed more than 1.1 million times.
Risk of burns or blisters
However, in addition to being ineffective, this method can also be dangerous, warn doctors, since it can cause irritation or even burns due to friction during sex. “The peppermint oils and other chemicals in toothpaste, including bleaches, can be extremely irritating to sensitive skin. By putting it on your genitals, you actually risk a mild burn, as well as blisters and scars”warns pharmacist James O’Loan on the website of the DailyMail.
“Toothpaste is naturally abrasive, which can make sex uncomfortable”abounds urologist Rich Viney, who recalls that toothpaste can also “lead to infections in the woman’s vagina”.
More appropriate and safe treatments
“I would urge anyone considering trying this rather disturbing ‘toothpaste’ technique to give it up”advises James O’Loan, before recalling that there are “real remedies that work”.
Several options are indeed available to patients suffering from erection problems. Besides medication with Cialis or Viagra, which increase blood flow to the penis and thus help achieve an erection, a lifestyle change, pelvic floor exercises or therapy may also be recommended. In any case, it is advisable to discuss it with your doctor to obtain the safest and most suitable treatment, rather than testing “grandmother’s remedies” found on the Internet.
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