Delay Sprays & Creams
Delay sprays & creams are products you apply to the penis to delay ejaculation, usually by reducing sensitivity a little. To choose, check whether they contain an anaesthetic or have a mild effect and, if you use condoms, that the product page says they are compatible.
What is a delay spray or cream?
A delay spray or cream is a cosmetic you put on the penis to take longer to ejaculate. Most work by lowering the sensitivity of the head and shaft a little. This way arousal builds more slowly and you have more room to decide when to finish. The effect is temporary and wears off after a while or when you wash.
They are designed to ease the feeling of urgency without taking away pleasure. They suit you if you sometimes finish sooner than you would like and also if you simply want to make things last, alone or with a partner. They should not be confused with male enhancers, which aim for a firmer erection, or with sensitivity stimulators, which do the opposite and increase what you feel. All three belong to erotic cosmetics, but each serves a different purpose.
Keep in mind that a delay product only works while its effect lasts. It helps you during that encounter, but it does not change what happens the next time you don't use it, nor does it treat the cause if finishing early happens to you almost every time.
Types of delay sprays and creams
Delay products come in several textures and two families depending on how they work: those that numb the skin slightly with an anaesthetic and those that contain no anaesthetics. How you apply them, how noticeable the effect is and how they feel on the skin differ between the two.
- Spray: you spray it directly onto the penis without having to touch it. It is the most common format.
- Gel: you spread it with your fingers and cover the head and shaft evenly. Some have a cooling effect.
- Cream: thicker than gel, you massage it in until it is absorbed. It usually comes in tubes of 30 to 50 ml.
- Serum: a fluid format offered by some brands, such as Pjur; the product page tells you how much to apply.
- Wipes: the product comes soaked into a single-use wipe, handy to carry with you.
- With anaesthetic or desensitising: they numb the skin of the penis slightly and are the ones you notice most.
- Without anaesthetics: they use plant extracts or other ingredients and numb less. They are for anyone who prefers not to feel the area numb.
- With a cold or cooling effect: they leave a cool sensation on the skin, with or without anaesthetic.
- Edible: the product page presents them as edible, like one of the gels from the brand XPOWER. If they also contain an anaesthetic, they may numb your partner's mouth too.
How to apply a delay spray or cream
Apply a small amount a few minutes before penetration, on the head and shaft, and spread it evenly. Each product's page states how many sprays or how much to use and how long to wait, because timing and dose vary from one to another. The first time it is better to use too little and add a bit more another day than to use too much and have the penis feel too numb.
Many start working almost straight away. Normally you feel the penis a little less sensitive without losing sensation. Once the waiting time has passed, wipe off any excess with a tissue or wash if the product page says so: this way you don't pass product to your partner or get more than necessary on the condom.
Delay products and condoms
Most delay sprays and creams are compatible with condoms, but not all, so check that the product page states it explicitly. Products containing oils can weaken latex. Apply the product, let it absorb and then put the condom on.
A delay product does not protect against anything. What reduces the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections is a condom used correctly. If you also need lubricant with a latex condom, a water-based or silicone-based one is compatible; oils are not.
Safety
The delay products we sell meet strict quality and safety standards and are formulated with carefully selected ingredients. Even so, they are applied to a sensitive area. The first time, try a small amount on another part of your skin, for example your wrist, and wait a while to rule out an allergic reaction.
Read the ingredients list if you have any allergy or a skin condition. Do not apply it to wounds or irritated skin and stop using it if it itches, stings or turns red. Keep it away from your eyes. If product is left on the skin during penetration or oral sex, it may also numb your partner a little, so wipe off any excess as the product page indicates.
If you almost always finish sooner than you want, or it worries you, talk to your doctor or a urologist. It is a common difficulty among men with sexual problems: in a study of 230 men with sexual dysfunction, premature ejaculation was more frequent (68.7%) than erectile dysfunction (47.8%) (Ouyang et al., 2026, Front Public Health).
How to choose
- Effect: those labelled "desensitising" or containing an anaesthetic are more noticeable; those "without anaesthetics" or herbal-based numb less. The ingredients list on the product page makes this clear.
- Format: spray if you want something quick and hands-free; gel, cream or serum if you prefer to spread it by hand; wipes to carry in your wallet.
- Condoms: check that the product page says it is compatible with latex condoms.
- Oral sex: if you plan to have it, choose one the product page declares edible and wipe off any excess first; if it contains an anaesthetic, it may numb your partner's mouth.
- Feel: some add a cold or cooling effect, or aloe vera; if you don't like cold on your skin, check that the product page doesn't mention it.
- Pack size: the product page gives the millilitres; to try one for the first time, a small pack of 5 to 20 ml is enough.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use delay sprays and creams?
You apply a small amount to the head and shaft of the penis a few minutes before penetration. Sprays, gels and creams are used in a similar way, but the dose and waiting time change from one product to another, so always follow the instructions on its product page.
What are delay sprays and creams for?
To take longer to ejaculate. By easing the feeling of urgency, they make sex last longer and let you enjoy every sensation without worrying about when you are going to finish.
Can anyone use delay sprays and creams?
Almost everyone, unless you are allergic to any of the ingredients or have wounds on the skin of the penis. If you have a health problem or very sensitive skin, read the ingredients and, if in doubt, consult a healthcare professional. For anyone who prefers something mild, there are also options without anaesthetics.
Do delay sprays and creams affect sensation?
Yes, a little, which is exactly how they work. They are designed to ease urgency without removing pleasure, and many people say that, because things last longer, they notice sensations more intensely and feel more connected to their partner. If it takes away too much sensitivity, use less or try one without anaesthetics.
Are delay sprays and creams safe?
In general yes, if you use them as the product page says and are not allergic to any of the ingredients. Do a test on a small area of skin first and stop using it if it irritates you.
How do I choose the right delay spray or cream for me?
Think about how much control you want to gain. If it is your first time, start with a mild one or one without anaesthetics; if you have already tried one and it wasn't enough, move up to a desensitising one. Then choose the texture you find most comfortable and read other buyers' reviews.
Can I use delay sprays and creams with condoms?
Yes, most are compatible, but check the product page of each one. Let the product absorb before putting the condom on.
Are there ways to last longer without a delay product?
Yes, pelvic floor training is one. In a quasi-randomised trial of 37 men with primary premature ejaculation, both Kegel exercises and regular masturbation at the base of the penis lengthened the time to ejaculation, the latter more so (Jiang et al., 2020, Andrologia). A review of ten trials found that pelvic floor training appears effective for premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction, although there is no optimal protocol and the studies were of low to moderate quality (Myers et al., 2019, Physiotherapy). In a survey of 1,904 men, when they felt they were about to ejaculate, those without premature ejaculation switched to shallower penetration more often than those with it (27.1% versus 18%). This is an association, not a proven technique (Gül et al., 2025, Andrology).
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