Side effects of numbing gels for premature ejaculation refer to the physical and psychological downsides men experience when they reduce penile sensitivity to delay ejaculation using topical anesthetics like lidocaine or benzocaine. Why men use numbing gels Numbing gels are marketed as a “quick fix” — you apply it, reduce sensitivity, last longer. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Most men who turn to numbing gels are not treating premature ejaculation…—they are only suppre