5 tips for shortening the refractory period

On may 20, 2015, experts from the Harvard Medical school published the fact that an active sex life reduces the risk of prostate cancer by 22%. That means that men need sex not only to meet their physiological needs but also to maintain their health.

Sometimes after sex, one of the partners (or both at once) feels like doing it again. Therefore, it is important to understand how much time it will actually take to recover and what it is really up to.

Scientists say that the amount of time needed to rest after sex is individual for each man. On average, the body needs 30-60 minutes to recover. But some men need much more time – at least 12 hours. The recovery speed depends on the prolactin level. This hormone is synthesized immediately after ejaculation and blocks the erectile function for the time necessary for the body to rest and gain strength. If you do not have an erection within next 24 hours, although there are all the right circumstances, you should consult a doctor.

Here is what happens in a man's body after having sex:

• During orgasm and ejaculation, the male nervous system works in maximum tension mode. After sexual intercourse, the nervous system remains in a state of inhibition for some time. That is why many athletes prefer to refrain from engaging in any type of sexual activity before important sport events.
• Prolactin reduces the testosterone level and inhibits brain activity in men.
• New spermatozoa starts to be generated. No wonder why sex is followed by the action of inhibiting the erectile function. The body needs time to produce another portion of sperm.

We mentioned above that recovery time is different for everybody. And here are 6 factors indicating that:

Age

The older a man is, the more time he needs to rest between sexual acts. The peak of active testosterone production occurs between 20s and 30s. Men after they reach the age of 30, experience the reduction of the main male sex hormone by 1-2% annually. And by the age of 80, there is 40% less testosterone in the man's body.

Bad habits

Cigarettes and alcoholic beverages extend the recovery period. Moreover, nicotine and ethyl alcohol reduce the quality of seminal fluid and sex quality as a whole.

Food

Rational balanced diet plays an important role in the matter of recovery. To produce testosterone, a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals is necessary. Therefore, it is better to give up beer and chips and include more fruits and vegetables in the diet instead.

Masturbation

During masturbation, in addition to testosterone, another hormone, adrenaline, is produced. These substances break down as a result of an ordinary sexual intercourse, but with regular masturbation they, on the contrary, accumulate. This leads to the damaging of the pancreas and increases the risk of diabetes.

Lack of sleep and fatigue

The general state of fatigue after performing physically heavy work leads to the depletion of internal body resources in men.

Medications

There are drugs that are able to increase frequency of sexual intercourse overnight. But some of them have the opposite effect.

So what's the way to reduce the time between two sexual acts you ask? Here are 5 recommendations on how to get to that:

1. Massage your penis

If the partner "lends a helping hand" and stimulates the sexual organ, it may increase blood flow to the penis and strengthen it.

2. Start making love before the penis is fully ready

Foreplay during sex will do its job and the penis will naturally reach the maximum erection.

3. Hop in the shower with your sexual partner

Water effects improve potency. This fact was established by scientists from Johns Hopkins University. They conducted a number of studies that found that water not only relaxes and relieves fatigue but also helps to strengthen erections. The reason or this is that water improves blood circulation and expands blood vessels.

4. Watch porn

Modern research conducted by experts in the sexology field and family relationship therapy has confirmed that watching adult videos together can have a significant impact on maintaining a passionate intimate life.

5. Choose the right pose

The second time, penis stimulation should be much more active. Therefore, you should choose a position in which a man can get stronger sensations.

These simple recommendations will help to improve your sexual performance and shorten your refractory period. If you stick to those tips, you will not limit yourself and your partner to just one sex per night.