The Origins of Premature Ejaculation Therapy: A Tantric-Inspired Perspective

Did you know that Premature Ejaculation Therapy has existed for more than half a century?Long before modern sex coaching and tantric practices became popular, a compassionate American surgeon and urologist, Dr. James H. Semans (1911–2005), introduced what became known as the “Stop-Start Method.” His pioneering work laid the foundation for today’s natural, body-based approaches to helping men extend pleasure, build confidence, and experience deeper intimacy.

To understand the foundations of today’s tantric approach to PE therapy, you may also enjoy reading our guide to What Is Lingam Massage?

A Therapeutic Technique Rooted in Awareness

Dr. Semans’ original goal was simple yet revolutionary:to teach men how to become aware of their arousal levels, pause before the point of no return, and then continue once the intensity had settled. By doing this repeatedly, men could gradually retrain the sexual response, allowing for:

• enhanced self-control

• increased confidence

• longer-lasting pleasure

• deeper presence with themselves or a partner

If you are new to mindful erotic practices, our article What Is Tantric Breathing? offers a gentle introduction.

A Tantric Approach to the Stop-Start Method

In the tantric world, this technique is often called Edging — a conscious and mindful practice of approaching pleasure slowly and with intention. At Tantric Harmony London, we expand on this classical method by integrating:

• Tantric Breathing Techniques

Slow belly breathing calms the nervous system, reduces tension, and helps regulate sexual energy.

• Embodied Mindfulness

By reconnecting with the body, men learn to sense the subtle waves of arousal long before climax arrives.

Learn more in Mindfulness in Tantric Massage

• Energy Circulation Practices

In Tantra, sexual energy is not meant to be rushed — it is meant to be felt, guided, and expanded.

• Gentle, Therapeutic Lingam Massage

Our PE therapy includes nurturing and specialised tantric touch, designed to deepen awareness, reduce performance anxiety, and support long-term control.

Read more about our approach: Gentle PE Therapy in London

Why Holistic Edging Works

Holistic edging (or Prolonged Bliss Bodywork) helps you become more aware of your sexual responses, whether you practise alone, with a partner, or in a guided session with one of our therapists. Many clients are surprised by how powerful the combination of breathwork, tantric presence, gentle touch, and grounding techniques can be.

Over time, this mindful connection can help transform:

• premature ejaculation

• anxiety around performance

• disconnection from the body

• fear of intimacy

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…into confidence, relaxation, enhanced pleasure, and a deeper sense of masculine embodiment.

For deeper exploration, see: What Happens in a Tantric Session?

Ready to Explore a Natural Approach to PE?

If you’re curious about how our Tantric PE Therapy works during Prolonged Bliss Bodywork gentle edging techniques, or Lingam Massage can support you, you’re warmly invited to learn more or book a session with us.

With warmth and good energy,

Tantric Harmony xx