Most people buying endurance products for the first time make the same mistake: they order based on sales rankings and use it right out of the box.

I did the same back then. Looking at the detail page full of hype, with prices ranging from a few dozen to several hundred yuan, I figured picking a mid-range option couldn't go wrong. But when it arrived and I sprayed it, either I felt nothing, or it was so numbing it was unbearable—money spent, misery earned.

Later, after talking with several experienced users, I realized the endurance product industry runs deep, but the pitfalls are always the same few. Let me lay them all out today.

Pitfall #1: Not Knowing What Problem You're Trying to Solve

Endurance products roughly fall into three categories:

The most common beginner mistake is buying whatever others say is good without considering their own situation. Is it occasional off days, or a long-term issue? Is it just duration, or is firmness also lacking? Different answers to these two questions mean completely different product types.

Pitfall #2: Chasing Bargains and Getting Fakes or Unregulated Products

Reasonable price ranges for endurance products:

How to tell if something is legit? A few practical methods:

Don't think cheap means a good deal. For something you apply to your body, saving those few dozen yuan isn't worth it.

Pitfall #3: Using It Without Testing First

This is the point I most want to emphasize.

No matter what type of product you buy, always do two things before first use:

First, skin test. Squeeze a tiny amount of topical spray onto the inner wrist or inner thigh where skin is thin. Wait 30 minutes to check for redness, stinging, or rash. If any appear, stop using it immediately—don't tough it out.

Second, start with a small dose. If the instructions say spray 2-3 times, spray just once your first time. Wait 15 minutes and see how you feel—add more if needed. Many people start with the maximum dose right away, ending up so numb they feel nothing at all. Terrible experience.

For topical products, clean the application area before use, wait for full absorption before proceeding (usually 15-30 minutes), and remember to wash it off afterward to avoid residue affecting your partner.

Pitfall #4: Thinking More Sprays = Better Results

Delay sprays work by locally reducing sensitivity to extend time. Spray too much, sensitivity drops too low, and you feel nothing either—making the experience worse.

Most people need just 1-2 sprays. If you find you feel nothing after spraying, it's not that the product doesn't work—you used too much. Reduce the dose next time.

Same goes for oral products. Don't think taking two pills doubles the effect. Exceeding the dose sharply increases side effect risks—headaches, flushing, heart palpitations can all show up.

Pitfall #5: Not Reading the Ingredient List

Common active ingredients in topical delay products include clove extract, cnidium extract, and cinnamon extract. The principle is gently reducing local nerve sensitivity. Some products add menthol or borneol for a cooling sensation, but cooling doesn't equal effectiveness.

Ingredients to watch out for:

For oral products, reading ingredients is even more critical. If the ingredient list includes sildenafil or dapoxetine, these are prescription drug components—you must confirm you have no related contraindications. People with high blood pressure, heart disease, or those taking nitrate medications absolutely must not use them.

Pitfall #6: Ignoring Your Own Health Condition

Certain groups must consult a doctor before buying:

This isn't scare tactics. Some ingredients in oral products interact with prescription medications, and serious cases can lead to major problems. Topical products carry lower risk, but don't use them when your skin is broken.

Pitfall #7: Only Thinking About Yourself, Ignoring Your Partner's Experience

Many people are embarrassed to bring this up, but it genuinely matters.

If topical products aren't washed off properly, your partner may experience numbness or discomfort. Choosing colorless, odorless, fast-absorbing products can reduce this issue. Additionally, lubrication is a key factor affecting experience—sometimes the problem isn't duration but insufficient lubrication causing discomfort.

If your partner has low interest in intimacy, unilaterally extending time won't solve the root problem. In this case, you can look into female enhancement products like Goddess Love, or refer to the buying guide for Female Arousal Gel. When both parties are comfortable, the experience improves. For lubrication, water-based products like Sejing Lubricant work more naturally—see the Lubricant Comparison for details.

Pitfall #8: Increasing the Dose When It Doesn't Work

Some people use it two or three times, feel it's not effective, and start increasing the dose. That approach is wrong.

Topical products may not seem effective for several reasons: first, wrong application area—it should go on the glans and coronal sulcus; second, insufficient absorption time—wait at least 15-20 minutes; third, your body may simply not respond to certain ingredients—switching to a different ingredient type might work.

For oral products, if you've used them as directed several times with no effect, don't increase the dose on your own—see a doctor. It could be the wrong ingredient type for you, or there may be an underlying health issue that needs addressing first.

Pitfall #9: Long-Term Dependence Without Finding the Root Cause

Endurance products are辅助 tools, not treatments. If you find you need a product every single time, see a urologist or andrologist.

Many times, short duration is related to psychological stress, irregular sleep, and lack of exercise. Lifestyle adjustments work better than any product. Regular sleep, moderate exercise, reduced anxiety—these sound like clichés, but they're truly fundamental.

Pitfall #10: Not Knowing When to Stop

Stop immediately if any of the following occur:

Your body's signals are more reliable than the instructions. Stop when uncomfortable—don't think "let me try once more and see."

How to Choose Based on Budget and Needs

Under 100 yuan, occasional use: Choose a reputable brand's 10ml small-bottle topical spray. Test the effects and tolerance first.

100-300 yuan, regular use: You can choose 15-30ml topical products, or try small packages of oral products.

Over 300 yuan, long-term issues: See a doctor first to confirm there are no organic problems, then choose the appropriate product type based on medical advice.

No matter which you choose, buy the smallest package first. Don't stock up right away—if it doesn't suit you, that's money wasted.

One last thing: when it comes to endurance, products can help, but they're not a miracle cure. Understanding your own body and communicating well with your partner matters more than any product.