How to Overcome Premature Ejaculation [Paperback]

Helen Singer Kaplan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1989

How to Overcome Premature Ejaculation discusses male sexual response and the cause of its disorders, and provides advice on leading a more normal sex life.

Based on the same therapeutic methods that have proven clinically effective for 90% of men suffering from premature ejaculation (PE), this straightforward volume describes a rapid, practical self-help program that can be used by single men or couples in the privacy of their home. Dr Kaplan first explains the nature of PE and its causes and then describes her effective treatment techniques. She also discusses the errors and resistances that can arise and provides suggestions on how to overcome them.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Kaplan, author of The New Sex Therapy: Active Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions (Brunner/Mazel, 1974) and director of the Human Sexuality Program at New York Hospital, emphasizes sensory awareness and partner cooperation in this straightforward self-help guide. The step-by-step, progressive sexual exercises (supplemented by a few superfluous drawings) occupy a mere 18 pages of the text; the bulk of the work details how the reader might serve as his own therapist, recognizing problems when the method seems ineffectual due to "errors and resistances." In simple language, Kaplan guides the reader, emphasizing the high degree of self-cure success with this problem. The only work available that deals exclusively with premature ejaculation, it should prove a useful addition to self-help collections.
- Robert Aken, Univ. of Kentucky Libs., Lexington
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

'Still considered the definitive guide to conquering PE.' - Men's Health, December 2005

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (March 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876305427
• ISBN-13: 978-0876305423
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #68 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Men's Health

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91 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars sensible and thoughtful book, March 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Overcome Premature Ejaculation (Paperback)

This is not the first book I have looked into to find out about how to overcome my problem. I'd honestly suggest this to everybody, who is in search for a book well written, full of deep care and willingness to help. I am afraid of using superlatives, not to discourage those of you who are really fed up by promises... But I can not help saying that every word in that book makes sense and it did helped me alot. Not only do I feel my problem is gone, but also my self-esteem is back and I can enjoy my renewed love and devotion. It does give hope and simple yet very reasonable techniques for revival.

50 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's worth a try -- really worked for me, March 14, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Overcome Premature Ejaculation (Paperback)

When I read some of the positive reviews, I was skeptical, but this relatively short paperback was not really expensive, so I figured it was worth a shot. The bottom line is that it worked for me, and I am so grateful that I have the sexual confidence I have been missing my whole life. I didn't do the exercises with a partner. The author has exercises you can do by yourself, and they worked for me over about a month period. I find the author to really have a great handle on what "real" sex is really like, and what real sex should be like. In a world full of misconceptions and lies about sex, this book was so refreshing. I learned a ton about women, myself and sex in general. I would recommend really following the exercise steps closely and carefully, and keep at it. I am amazed. It only took 4-6 weeks of concentration and learning, and it really does work. I am amazed and relieved that I found this great book when I did. It could have been a lot more years, or a lifetime, of uncertainty and disappointment. If the author wasn't deceased, I would write her a letter to personally thank her for changing my life in an important way. I know this sounds over the top, but it's true.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as it gets!, April 28, 2001

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Jack Walters "koritz" (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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I had tried a bit of the squeeze technique over the years only to find that it made me sore and it was also unpleasant to employ. Then I set out to get serious and just follow a program from start to finish to fix this thing. The book employs nothing but using a technique that is nothing but pleasurable. By the time I got to practising it about the 10th time I was doing just great. It was so difficult to believe that it could all be so simple to learn. I whole heartedly recommend this book to those who will persevere through the practise sessions until they have retrained themselves totally. Surely the little time this takes to learn will make all the difference for the rest of a lifetime.