What kinds of delay sprays are available in Singapore?

In Singapore, obtaining a delay spray is rather difficult.

That’s because there is no commercially available delay spray product in Singapore. In other words, there’s not a product that is registered with the HSA.

The only way you can possibly get a delay spray via legal and safe means is by searching out a doctor’s clinic that has it for sale.

This is because the HSA allows clinics to compound their own delay sprays under rules set out by the HSA. Generally, this involves a clinic repackaging delay sprays into spray bottles. Some rules include the need for a doctor or pharmacist to supervise the compounding of the delay spray, specifying an expiry date, and other rules.

So, in order to get a delay spray, you are going to need to know which clinic stocks it and visit the doctor.

Alternatively, you can also buy certain delay creams and gels by speaking to a pharmacist. The most convenient alternative that you can get is Lidocaine 2% gel, which is available here at Sire.

What is a delay spray?

Delay sprays are also known as premature ejaculation (PE) sprays or desensitising sprays. They are meant to reduce sensitivity in the most sensitive areas of the penis to delay ejaculation.

Delay sprays are found to be effective in the treatment of PE. A 2016 study on the effectiveness of delay sprays on men with PE showed that they are easy to use, effective and can lead to a better sexual experience.

Another study in 2020 confirmed these findings, stating that delays sprays significantly improve the quality of sexual intercourse in men with PE. Studies suggest that delay sprays help men last around 65% longer in bed, adding about 3-4 minutes to their sexual intercourse duration. However, the effects of delay spray vary a bit amongst men.

There are two types of FDA-approved delay sprays: Benzocaine-based sprays and Lidocaine-based sprays. Benzocaine and Lidocaine belong to two different classes of local anaesthetics, however, they both share an exact working mechanism – they reduce sensitivity when applied to your skin, muscle or other tissue.

What is Benzocaine?

In Singapore, you can find Benzocaine commonly in products such as the lozenges that numb your sore throat, dental sprays and gels that reduce the pain of toothaches or dental procedures.

For the treatment of PE, Benzocaine is also used in creams, gels, sprays and wipes that slightly numb the penis to prevent PE. However, Benzocaine-based products for PE are pretty uncommon in Singapore’s market.

What you might be more familiar with would be Durex condoms. Have you ever felt that tingling sensation after using a Durex condom? That’s because some Durex condoms like Durex Mutual Climax and Durex Performa are made with a patented lubricant containing Benzocaine 5% to help you last longer.

What is Lidocaine?

Similar to Benzocaine, you can find Lidocaine commonly in products such as lozenges, dental sprays and gels in Singapore. You might also have heard of SOOV cream, an antiseptic cream to prevent infections from cuts, grazes, minor burns and scalds. SOOV cream contains Lidocaine to provide fast, soothing pain relief.

For the treatment of PE, Lidocaine is found in EMLA cream 5% which is commonly prescribed by doctors for the treatment of PE due to its availability in the Singapore market. A pharmacist can also provide EMLA cream once you’ve spoken to them about your symptoms and needs.

EMLA stands for Eutectic Mixture of Local Anaesthetics – it contains a mixture of two anaesthetic drugs: Lidocaine and Prilocaine.

The only Lidocaine-based premature ejaculation medication that you can get without a doctor’s prescription or pharmacist’s consultation is in the 2% concentration.

Sire carries Lidocaine 2% gel which you can by signing up, checking out and delivered to your doorstep. No human interaction required.

Lidocaine-based sprays are more common in Singapore compared to Benzocaine-based sprays as Lidocaine due to its greater availability in the Singapore market.

Herbal Delay Sprays

You may have come across herbal delay sprays in the market with claims to help you last longer. Herbal delay sprays often contain a mix of herbal aphrodisiacs such as ginseng, licorice root etc. In the treatment of PE, currently there is very limited research done in this area.

There are some small studies suggesting that TCM-based delays sprays could be safe and effective in the treatment of PE.

However, components in TCM are complex and questions relating to how it works still have much to be worked out and clarified.

Furthermore, the more ingredients a delay spray contains, the chances of being allergic to a particular ingredient would increase.

Tips on Using a Delay Spray

Benzocaine-based and Lidocaine-based delay sprays still remain the cornerstone treatment in the treatment of PE.

These are some standard steps in using a delay spray. It is still recommended to check and read the product guide for a better understanding.

1. Shake the bottle well
2. Hold the application nozzle close to your penis
3. Spray the product 30 centimetres away from the penis for a better experience. If you spray closer or further, it might not be as effective or in some cases, even hygienic
4. Spray the product on your penis
5. It is better to spray the product on the underside of the penis’s head and shaft. Then, rub it in a circular motion for it to be fully absorbed
6. Wait for 10-15 minutes. Like any other anaesthetic material, delay sprays also require some time until they work and do their magic
7. Wash the product off

To avoid using too much of the product, try starting with 2 or 3 sprays to see if it works on you. It is also recommended that you do a quick research before buying a certain brand to make sure the one you’re buying is suitable for you. Some brands don’t need to be washed off before you engage in any sexual activity; however, it is generally better to wash it off to prevent the product from being transferred to your partner.

You should always use the minimum amount that is effective for you. Do not use delay spray on broken or irritated skin. Do not inhale or get it in your eyes and nostrils.

Treatment options in the arsenal for PE include oral medications, delay sprays and simple exercise regimens and counselling. You should be aware that treating PE may take some time. There may be a bit of trial and error, so always speak to a doctor before you find the treatment that works best for you.

I want one. How can I get one?

Sire specifically stocks Lignocaine 2% delay gel because it’s as effective as a delay spray and because it’s 2%, you do not need a prescription to buy it.

Hence, you don’t need a doctor’s appointment.

Lignocaine 2% gel is a safe way to see if a delay gel works for you. It’s also very safe because it has a low concentration of 2%. Any gel that has over 2% can increase the risk of over-numbing of the penis.

You can get it delivered to you quickly and discreetly by visiting this page, signing up and checking out.

Delay gels have some significant benefits over a delay spray.

For one, gels provide men better control over its application.

Delay sprays are very much a “spray and pray” affair. As you see in the seven-step application process, sprays require you to master a spraying technique.

You’ll have to keep the spray bottle a specific distance from your penis in order to get an even application. This gets more challenging when you have to work on the underside of your penis.

Plus, anything that does not land on your penis will end up on your bedding, floors and walls.

Delay gels don’t have such an issue because you are applying it directly with your finger.

By the way, applying a delay spray isn’t a “handsfree” procedure. It still requires you to spread it in a circular pattern to attain an even application.

Delay gels can be used as a lubricant during foreplay, but you should remove all remnants of the delay gel before sex to ensure your partner does not get numbed. Delay gels are generally water-based and are easy to wash off.