Jamaican Stone – Is The Strength Worth The Danger?

photo of 3 pieces of jamaican stone

Jamaican Stone is one of the more unusual ways to last longer during sex that I’ve tried.

Not only is it marketed as a way to have longer sex, but it’s often advertised as giving stronger erection too. However, the phrase ‘too good to be true’ might apply in this case.

It was banned by the United States Food and Drug Administration after someone died from eating it, and the ingredients have been found by researchers to be potentially dangerous (more on that below).

Having said that, it’s still a popular product in a few communities around the world, where some men swear by its potency.

In this Jamaican Stone review, I’ll cover both my experience using it and some useful background information about the safety concerns.

What is Jamaican Stone?

Jamaican Stone is sold as a sexual performance enhancer. It’s said to be harvested from the tree sap of a tree native to Jamaica and some other Caribbean Islands.

It’s then molded into a block/stone shape, like the ones you can see in the image above. The standard size is between 0.5 and 1 inches.

It’s also known as Jamaican Black Stone due to the color of the finished product, though it’s possible to find it in other forms, such as drops or gels.

Strangely, nobody seems to know the name of the tree it comes from. It doesn’t say on the packet, and no supplier website mentions the name.

And here’s the worrying part – after it caused a death, it was reported that some versions contain toad venom from the Bufo genus.

Apparently, both the toad venom and the tree sap contain chemicals known as bufadienolides, which can disrupt the normal rhythm of the heart. So no matter where it comes from, it doesn’t exactly seem the safest option.

My experience using Jamaican Stone

I couldn’t find any scientific research into the effectiveness of Jamaica stone for premature ejaculation, so I was a little in the dark when testing it.

I ordered it online and it arrived a week later in an unmarked packet. I followed the instructions, but I don’t think I applied it correctly the first time using it.

A common problem with desensitizing products is working out how much you need. If you apply too much, you risk numbing yourself to the point of feeling nothing or having trouble getting an erection. On the other hand, if you use too little, it might not work at all.

Burning sensation

I had an unpleasantly hot sensation which took around 15 minutes to subside after washing it off thoroughly. It probably took another 30 minutes for the tingling sensation to go away completely.

The second time, I was more careful and just rubbed a couple of small drops on. This time there was still a hot tingling sensation, which again took a while to subside, but it was more tolerable.

It seems to take about 10 minutes to have a noticeable effect, but 20 to be at the maximum desensitizing potential.

Good numbing, but no change in erection strength

The numbing effect was definitely effective, and there’s no doubt that using Jamaican Stone allowed me to have sex for longer. However, it wasn’t as long as the four hours some sellers claim.

Did it have the other effect of giving me a stronger, harder erection? Not as far as I could tell. Maybe that part is a marketing gimmick, or maybe it just didn’t work on this occasion.

The numbing did last for several hours, which was much longer than most other delay products I’ve tried, which tend to wear off in a couple of hours.

I tested it a few more times and had a reasonably good improvement to my lasting time during sex each time I used it. So on the whole, it did what it was supposed to do, at least in terms of helping delay ejaculation.

I’d say the effect was similar to other desensitizing products, like those containing lidocaine. So considering the potential risks of Jamaican Stone, I’d personally prefer to stick with a delay spray instead.


Further information


How to use Jamaican stone

  • Apply a couple of drops of water onto one surface of the stone.
  • Rub the water on the stone in a circular motion until it turns into a milky colored liquid.
  • Gently rub that liquid onto the sensitive parts of your penis. Concentrate on the head as this has the most sensitive nerve endings.
  • You’ll need to test exactly how long you need to wait before having sex. It could be anything from 10 to 30 minutes, so some experimenting is needed.
  • Before you have sex wash off any excess liquid with some mild soap.
  • Dry the stone and store it. It can last for several months if you care for it properly.

Possible issues and side effects

  • The main side effect is the burning sensation if you put too much on.
  • Even when you get the amount right, you still have to put up with a hot tingling sensation.
  • It’s not a good idea to use Jamaican Stone during oral sex because of the dangers of eating it. It also has an unpleasant taste.
  • The numbing sensation is strong, so could reduce the pleasure of sex.
  • The risk of serious harm – see the following section.

Death reported in the news

jamaican black stone

In 2008, many U.S. news outlets (such as ABC), reported that the New York health department was warning people not to use Jamaican Stone. This was apparently because a man died after eating it.

The warning also reported that similar versions were behind poisonings and deaths in the 1990s. Obviously, it’s not meant to be eaten, but they do further warn that even applying it to the skin can be harmful.

In 2017, researchers published a report of a case of a man who died of heart complications after ingesting the stone.

Some clarity regarding the ingredients

In 2017, Spanish researchers undertook a rigorous scientific analysis of Jamaican Stone to identify the exact ingredients.

They concluded that it has toxic ingredients and described it as a ‘dangerous aphrodisiac’. You can read their full research article here.

Problems buying online

Following all the comments from readers asking where they can get it, I did some research into the online sellers.

I encountered one problem after another, mainly with security warnings about the websites and payment systems with low review ratings.

My personal view is that this product should be avoided, especially as there are safer alternatives.

Alternatives

There are alternatives that don’t present the same problems as Jamaican Stone. If you’re interested in trying a desensitizing product, I recommend taking a look at my overview of delay sprays.

Your experience

Please feel free to share your experience with Jamaican Stone in the comments. Please don’t ask me where you can buy it, or leave links for online sellers, as I no longer publish those kind of comments.

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