A LITTLE prick helps men to last longer in bed, research reveals.
Acupuncture jabs are effective in treating persistent premature ejaculation, the review of eight previous studies shows.
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The treatment — popular in the Far East but less so in the UK — is thought to regulate hormone levels and dampen excitability of the nerves.
Researcher Dr Fu Wang concluded: “A sustained regimen of acupuncture sessions can significantly prolong time to ejaculation and improve the sexual satisfaction of couples.”
About a third of men are estimated to suffer with the condition, which is usually linked to illness or stress.
In their review, the China-based researchers compared acupuncture to the conventional treatment — anti-depressants known as SSRIs.
They found the sweet spot for acupuncture was 20 to 30-minute sessions, with needles inserted just below the waistband and in the feet.
Men were treated regularly for between four and eight weeks.
The research showed needle therapy did not work as well as the drugs but had fewer unwanted effects.
Dr Wang added: “Acupuncture is generally associated with minimal adverse effects and is well tolerated by patients.
“This provides a safer alternative for patients reluctant to try other therapies due to concerns about side effects.”
