Ankoro Poutoulou or delay spray: which to choose?
To delay ejaculation, two types of products come up often: delay sprays and creams sold in pharmacies, and traditional products such as Ankoro Poutoulou. Here is an honest comparison to understand their differences and make an informed choice.
How do delay sprays work?
Delay sprays and creams usually contain a local anaesthetic such as lidocaine, prilocaine or benzocaine. Applied to the glans a few minutes before intercourse, they temporarily reduce sensitivity, which can help delay ejaculation. Some are sold in pharmacies as medicines and have been clinically studied.
Their most frequently mentioned drawbacks: a loss of sensation that can be bothersome, and the risk of numbing your partner too if the product is not wiped off or no condom is used. Like any medicine, they have contraindications: read the leaflet and ask your pharmacist for advice.
What about Ankoro Poutoulou?
Ankoro Poutoulou is a 100% natural Congolese bark powder with no additives. Traditionally used in Africa to delay ejaculation, it is applied in a very small amount, left on for about 45 minutes, then rinsed off. According to our customers, the effects are generally felt 1 to 2 hours after application.
It is a traditional product, not a medicine: its reputation is based on generations of use and on the experience of its users, not on clinical studies. Getting the dose right takes a little practice, as too much powder can prolong the effects for several days. Everything is explained in our instructions.
The comparison at a glance
| Delay spray | Ankoro Poutoulou | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Medicine or cosmetic product | 100% natural bark powder |
| How it works | Local anaesthetic (lidocaine…) | Traditional African use |
| Application | A few minutes before intercourse | About 45 minutes on, then rinse; effects 1–2 h later |
| Clinical studies | Yes, for some products | No, traditional use |
| Watch out for | Numbness, transfer to partner | Dosage: very little is enough |
| Where to buy | Pharmacy, online | Online, free and discreet shipping |
How to choose?
- You prefer a product whose effect is documented by studies: a pharmacy spray, on your pharmacist's advice, is an option.
- You are looking for a natural, traditional approach without chemicals: Ankoro Poutoulou may suit you.
- Either way, control techniques and pelvic floor exercises remain useful: find them in our guide premature ejaculation: natural solutions.
Do not combine several delay products at the same time, and ask a doctor for advice if in doubt, if you have a medical condition or are taking medication.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Ankoro Poutoulou and a delay spray at the same time?
It is not recommended: combining several delay products makes the effects hard to predict. Choose one or the other, and ask a healthcare professional if in doubt.
Are delay sprays medicines?
Some are, others are sold as cosmetic products. Check the leaflet and ask your pharmacist for advice.
Which one is quicker to use?
Sprays are usually applied a few minutes before intercourse. Ankoro Poutoulou needs some planning: about 45 minutes of application, with effects generally felt 1 to 2 hours after application, according to our customers.
This information is provided for general information only and does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional.