My Review of the 66 Days Fap Training Method
Can premature ejaculation be cured in 66 days? Let's find out!
If you hang out on r/PrematureEjaculation on Reddit, you will probably come across what is referred to as the 66 days method. This is presented all over this subreddit as the best way to treat Premature Ejaculation (PE).
There seem to be several variations of this method, but they all basically share the same fundamentals. As far as I can tell, they originated from this forum post.
Quick reminder: premature ejaculation is the term used when a man has an ejaculatory orgasm within a few seconds or minutes of beginning sexual activity, despite his will to last longer.
What is the 66 Days Fap Training?
The 66 days method, described in detail here, consists in reprogramming the brain through a regular practice that involves masturbating in very specific ways. Some of the rules include: not watching porn, not ejaculating, breathing from the belly, relaxing the PC muscles.
You may wonder: why 66 days? According to this study (Lally et al., 2009), this is the average period necessary to develop a new habit. Although note that 66 days is an average. In the study, this number actually ranged from 18 to 254 days depending on the participants.
Does It Actually Work?
As someone who helps men learn to master ejaculation control, I can say that the 66 days method does a lot of things right. Actually, most of its recommendations are part of my own program. I have no doubt those practicing it seriously will see results.
I am, however, skeptical that the results will live up to their expectations. I expect that men who train with this method will see great improvements in a few weeks or months but hit a wall in their progress at a certain point.
As far as I know, the best way to treat PE is to follow the kind of method that I teach, what we might call the multi-orgasmic training.
You can learn more about this training here but in a nutshell, it refers to a method that teaches men how to control ejaculation and how to have multiple orgasms without any refractory period.
It contains ideas and techniques similar to the 66 days method, but also a lot more than that.
Now let’s review the downsides of the 66 days method and why—in my opinion—it’s too limited.
Slow Results
The author of the post mentions that it took him more than one year to beat PE, and yet he trained very regularly. This is a lot longer than what can be achieved with the multi-orgasmic training.
How much longer? I don’t like giving estimations because everyone is different. Each person has a different mind, a different body, comes from a different context, lives in a different environment, and all these factors influence the pace of their progress.
However, from my experience, I can say that most men suffering from PE have a good chance of treating it in a matter of months if they practice the multi-orgasmic training regularly.
No PC Muscles Contractions
The author advises against using any PC muscles contractions or practicing kegels. His idea is that you only need to relax the PC muscles and that contracting them will make PE worse.
There is some truth to that. If they are not practiced properly, kegels can create bad habits and increase tension in the PC muscles, which is a big no-no because tension in this area promotes ejaculation.
What is also true though is that PC muscles contractions can definitely be useful to control ejaculation. They just need to be practiced and used the right way, with subtlety and technique (I’m not referring to the strong PC clench method advocated by people like Mantak Chia). They are also one of the big components in achieving non-ejaculatory orgasms.
This is why contrary to most kegel trainings you might find in books or articles, the personal kegel routine I provide makes sure to balance contractions and relaxations. Every contraction is followed by an equal relaxation, with equal focus. I also include a reverse kegel exercise after each kegel exercise.
Reduced Pleasure
The author also mentions that his training resulted in a loss of pleasure during masturbation. This is not uncommon when one trains to fight PE. It comes from the repeated efforts to divert pleasure away from the penis and from frequent masturbation.
The multi-orgasmic training avoids this problem by expanding the nervous system’s ability to feel pleasure more intensely and in more areas of the body. At times, some men may have a decreased pleasure in the penis but it is offset by the fact that they can feel pleasure in their whole body and experience superior orgasms (non-ejaculatory multiple orgasms feel way better than traditional orgasms).
Verdict: Useful but Limited
I wrote this article for men who will stumble on the 66 days method—introduced to them as “the only way you’ll overcome and cure PE”, give it a try and end up being disappointed. To these men I say: this is not necessarily your fault, the method itself is too limited.
The good news is this is absolutely not the only way to treat PE. I’ve already mentioned the multi-orgasmic training, which I believe to be the best one, but there are also certain practices than can be useful (particulary if they are combined): yoga, meditation, relaxation, lajin, therapy, and more.
So do not lose hope, PE can be treated. It just requires finding what works for you and practicing it with a lot of discipline.
Disclaimer: In some cases, PE can have a medical cause. For this reason, it may be a good idea for men affected by PE to consult a doctor.
If you have any questions, I’d be happy to answer them. You can reach me in DM or at neontantra.com/contact.
Note: This article is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. If you experience sexual dysfunction or pain, consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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