Which treatment method for Premature Ejaculation involves stop-start stimulation by the partner?

• A. Stop-start hand stimulation by partner
• B. Squeeze technique
• C. Mindfulness training
• D. Kegel exercises for the wife

Answer: (A)

Stop-start stimulation by the partner is the stop-start technique, a behavioral method used for Premature Ejaculation. In this approach, the partner provides manual stimulation and deliberately pauses as the person nears ejaculation. The pause lets arousal decrease, then stimulation resumes. Repeating this pattern helps the person gain better control over ejaculation timing and reduces the fear of finishing too soon. It relies on practicing with a partner and building communication about arousal and timing.

The squeeze technique, in contrast, uses applied pressure to briefly interrupt ejaculation rather than a pause in stimulation. Mindfulness training focuses on cognitive and emotional regulation to lessen overall arousal, not a partner-led pausing method. Kegel exercises for the wife are not the standard approach for this issue; pelvic floor training can be helpful for the person, but the described method centers on a stop-start pattern guided by the partner.