Overview When it comes to lasting power, there are some guys who have it and some who don't. The bottom line is if you and your partner are having a happy and healthy sex life, then there is no reason for alarm. But if you feel your sexual endeavors are a little bit on the short side, then there are ways to make the experience last longer. Premature ejaculation, or PE as it is also called, is actually a common phenomenon. According to the Mayo Clinic, as many as 1-in-3 men will deal with this problem sometime in their lives. The way to have longer sex is by following some specific steps that involve some exercises and some mental strength. Step 1 Use the squeeze technique. When you are having sex and you are about to ejaculate, squeeze the end of your penis where the head meets the shaft. Hold for several seconds, then let go. Continue having sex and perform the same action when you feel the urge to ejaculate again. Step 2 Take a yoga class. One of the root causes of premature ejaculation is being too stressed. A good way to relieve this is by doing some form of relaxation activity such as yoga, tai-chi or meditative breathing. Step 3 Work on your technique. When you are alone, practice masturbating until the point when you are about to ejaculate. Stop and wait until the urge has passed, then resume masturbating again. Keep doing this for 15 minutes or more, then finally ejaculate. This is a way to condition yourself for actual sex. Step 4 Seek some professional help. Psychotherapists or sexual therapists can help facilitate ways for you to overcome your feelings of stress and reduce any anxiety you may be feeling. It is also a good idea to go with your partner. Step 5 Take your mind off the obvious. Another reason that premature ejaculation often develops is because of over stimulation which starts in the mind. A way to combat this is by focusing on other things while you are having sex. They don't have to be bad thoughts either. Envision yourself cutting grass, playing basketball or going for a walk and looking at beautiful scenery. Step 6 Strengthen your pubococcygeus muscle. This is known as a Kegel exercise. A way to strengthen these muscles is to stop urinating in midstream, hold, then release again. This will give you an idea of how to contract the muscles. Once you have figured it out, you can do this exercise anytime. Strengthening these muscles will give you better control of when you are about to ejaculate, causing you to last longer.