How can I increase my ejaculatory distance?

Ejaculatory Distance and Volume

Ejaculatory distance is not a medically recognized parameter of sexual function or fertility, and there are no evidence-based interventions to increase it. The medical literature focuses on clinically meaningful outcomes like ejaculate volume, sperm quality, and ejaculatory timing—not the physical distance of ejaculation.

What the Medical Evidence Actually Addresses

The available clinical guidelines and research do not address ejaculatory distance as a health outcome. Instead, they focus on:

Ejaculate Volume Parameters

• Normal ejaculate volume ranges from 1.5 to 5.0 mL according to AUA/ASRM standards 1
• Volume below 1.5 mL warrants evaluation for retrograde ejaculation, ejaculatory duct obstruction, or hypogonadism 1
• Ejaculate volume decreases with frequent ejaculation—normozoospermic men show declines from 2.3 mL to 1.6 mL when ejaculating at 1-day intervals 2

Factors That May Influence Ejaculate Volume

Arousal and sexual stimulation:

• Adequate sexual arousal is essential for optimal ejaculatory function, as accessory sex glands require sufficient arousal time to fill completely with fluid 3
• When arousal is rushed or partial, glands may not have adequate time to fill, resulting in decreased ejaculate volume 3
• Behavioral interventions that enhance arousal include incorporating alternative sexual practices, increasing the repertoire of sexual behaviors, and open communication between partners 3

Ejaculation frequency:

• Longer abstinence periods (2-3 days) produce higher volumes compared to daily ejaculation 1, 2
• Sequential ejaculations within 4-6 hours show decreased volume in the second sample 2, 4

Lifestyle factors with limited evidence:

• Obesity may be associated with decreased ejaculate volume, with one longitudinal study showing increased odds for reduced volume in obese men 1
• However, the evidence remains conflicting and requires standardized assessment methods 1

Important Clinical Caveats

There is no medical reason to pursue increased ejaculatory distance:

• Ejaculatory distance has no bearing on fertility, sexual function, or partner satisfaction
• The median intravaginal ejaculation latency time is 5-6 minutes in Western countries, but this refers to timing, not distance 1
• Patient and partner satisfaction is the primary target outcome, not arbitrary physiological measures 5

If you have concerns about ejaculation:

• Low volume (<1.5 mL) requires medical evaluation for underlying pathology 1
• Delayed ejaculation (>25-30 minutes with distress) warrants assessment 1
• Premature ejaculation (<2 minutes with distress) has evidence-based treatments combining behavioral and pharmacological approaches 1

Avoid unproven interventions:

• No FDA-approved treatments exist for modifying ejaculatory characteristics beyond timing disorders 5
• Surgical interventions for ejaculatory concerns should only be considered experimental and within ethical board-approved trials 1