How delay sprays work, and who they are for
A delay spray is applied to the penis 10 to 15 minutes before sex to reduce sensitivity so that you last longer. Some use a mild anaesthetic; others, such as the pjur Superhero range, use plant extracts and do not numb. Start with the smallest amount, wait, and add more next time if needed.
What is in a delay spray?
There are two kinds. Numbing sprays contain a small dose of a local anaesthetic such as lidocaine, which reduces sensation for a while. Non-numbing sprays use ingredients such as oak bark extract to reduce hypersensitivity without deadening feeling. pjur med Pro-Long and the pjur Superhero sprays and serum are the non-numbing kind.
How do you apply one?
Spray one to three times onto the most sensitive area, usually the head and underside of the penis, 10 to 15 minutes before sex, and let it absorb. Use the smallest amount the first time. Too much can reduce sensation more than you want. A serum is applied the same way but rubbed in.
Will it affect my partner?
A numbing spray can transfer some effect to a partner if it has not absorbed, which is one reason to wait the full 10 to 15 minutes, or to use a condom. Non-numbing sprays do not have this problem. Neither kind is a contraceptive or protects against infection.
Are delay sprays safe with condoms?
Yes, once absorbed. Apply, wait, then put the condom on. If you use a numbing spray, the condom also stops any transfer to your partner.
What else helps you last longer?
Durex Performancemax condoms carry a small amount of benzocaine inside. A cock ring helps maintain firmness rather than delay. Creams such as pjur Man XTEND are for erection quality, not delay. Everything in this area is in the Better Sex collection.
