Smartphone-Based Psychological Training Doubles Ejaculation Time and Reduces Social Stigma in New Clinical Trial

A new study presented at EAU26 shows that a smartphone app using CBT and mindfulness can effectively treat premature ejaculation. Read about the CLIMACS trial.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 14, 2026, 11:01 AM EDT

Source: Information for this article was sourced from European Association of Urology

A Digital Breakthrough in Sexual Health Management

Data from the landmark CLIMACS study, unveiled this Saturday at the European Association of Urology Annual Congress, suggests a significant shift in the treatment of premature ejaculation (PE). Researchers demonstrated that a smartphone-based application focusing on the underlying psychological causes of the condition can dramatically improve sexual quality of life. This represents the first major clinical trial to validate a digital-help tool for home use, offering a discreet alternative for a condition that affects up to 30% of men globally but remains highly stigmatized.

Doubling Performance Time Through Guided Exercises

The 12-week German-based study involved 80 men who utilized the Melonga App® to engage in a series of guided urological and psychological training sessions. Results showed that the average time from penetration to ejaculation for app users increased from 61 seconds to 125 seconds—effectively doubling their control. In contrast, a control group that received no digital intervention saw no significant change in performance. This data suggests that consistent, guided practice in arousal awareness can produce tangible physical improvements in sexual stamina.

Addressing Psychological Triggers Over Physical Symptoms

Unlike common pharmaceutical treatments such as topical creams or pills, which primarily target physical sensitivity, the digital approach focuses on the complex psychological factors of PE, including stress, anxiety, and depression. The app integrates mindfulness techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, and physical exercises like the "start-stop" method to help men manage their arousal levels in real-time. By treating the cause rather than the symptoms, the program aims to provide a sustainable solution that maintains sexual spontaneity without the need for pharmacological intervention.