Premature Ejaculation (PE) is a condition where a man ejaculates sooner than he or his partner would like during sexual intercourse.
It is a common sexual problem that affects many men, especially those between 18 and 59 years old.
PE can cause distress, frustration, and dissatisfaction for both partners and may affect the quality of their relationship.
The causes of PE are not fully understood, but they may involve a combination of physical, chemical, emotional, and psychological factors.
Premature Ejaculation Causes
Some of the possible causes are:
Physical or chemical factors
These may include erectile dysfunction (trouble getting or maintaining an erection), urethritis (inflammation of the male genital tract due to urinary tract infection or stones), prostate problems, thyroid problems, hormonal imbalances, nerve damage, or side effects of certain medications or substances.
Emotional or psychological factors
These may include anxiety, stress, depression, guilt, low self-esteem, poor body image, history of sexual abuse or trauma, performance anxiety, unrealistic expectations, or relationship problems.
Behavioral factors
These may include a lack of sexual experience or skills, habituation to rapid ejaculation from early sexual experiences or masturbation, or lack of communication or intimacy with the partner.
PE can be classified as lifelong (primary) or acquired (secondary).
Lifelong PE means that a man has always had this problem since his first sexual encounter.
Acquired PE means that a man has developed this problem after having normal ejaculatory control in the past.
PE can also be situational, meaning that it only occurs in certain situations or with certain partners.
The diagnosis of PE is based on the symptoms and the impact on the person and their partner.
There is no specific time limit that defines PE, but generally, it is considered to be less than one to three minutes after penetration.
However, some men may ejaculate sooner or later than this and still feel that they have PE.
The main issue is the lack of control over the timing of ejaculation and the distress it causes.
Premature Ejaculation Treatments
The treatment of PE depends on the cause and the severity of the problem.
There are different options available, such as:
Medications:
These may include male enhancement pills like PrematureX, topical anesthetics, or phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors.
These drugs may help delay ejaculation by affecting the brain chemicals or the sensitivity of the penis.
However, they may also have side effects or interactions with other medications.
Counseling:
This may involve individual therapy, couples therapy, or sex therapy.
The goal is to address the emotional or psychological factors that contribute to PE, such as anxiety, stress, depression, guilt, or relationship issues.
Counseling may also help improve communication and intimacy skills with the partner.
Behavioral techniques
These may include pelvic floor exercises (such as Kegels), pause-squeeze technique (where the partner squeezes the head of the penis when ejaculation is near), start-stop technique (where the stimulation is stopped and resumed when ejaculation is near), or distraction methods (such as thinking about something else).
These techniques may help increase awareness and control over the ejaculatory reflex.
If you think you have PE or you are concerned about your sexual health, you should talk to your doctor or a qualified health professional for advice and treatment options. PE is a common and treatable condition that does not have to affect your quality of life.
It seems like you are interested in learning more about premature ejaculation (PE), which is a common sexual problem that affects many men.
Premature Ejaculation Myths And Facts
There are a lot of myths about Premature Ejaculation that you may have heard or read, but not all of them are true or accurate.
Here are some of the myths and truths about premature ejaculation:
#1: Myth: PE sufferers are plagued by anxiety.
Fact: Men with PE have anxiety levels in the normal range. Anxiety may be a trigger for PE, but there are several other factors.
Other men’s experience with PE does not involve anxiety at all.
#2: Myth: If you have PE, you have it all the time.
Fact: PE is often situational—PE with one lover and not another. Or PE or not with the same lover depending on the circumstances.
PE symptoms can also improve with professional treatment.
#3: Myth: PE decreases with age.
Fact: PE prevalence remains remarkably steady from the teen years to age 50, and then it spikes upward before settling down again.
This sexual disorder can hit at any age.
#4: Myth: Men with PE consider it very distressing for their lovers.
Fact: Compared with men, women feel considerably less stressed about lovers’ PE, and when women express distress, it’s almost always a reaction to the suffering PE causes men than to their dissatisfaction with how long sex lasts.
#5: Myth: Men have PE if they ejaculate within two minutes of insertion.
Fact: Many survey respondents lasted longer than two minutes but insisted they had PE.
Fixation of the duration of intercourse misses the point.
The issue is not duration but lack of control over ejaculatory timing, no matter how long things last.
#6: Myth: The “Squeezing” or “Stop/Start” techniques work.
Fact: Ignore everything you’ve heard about stop/start techniques as they tend not to work. Sometimes, they even make a situation worse.
The main issue with this technique is that stopping every minute or a couple of minutes can be frustrating for your partner.
Instead of the stop/start technique, focus on a relaxation method that works for you.
When the ejaculatory muscles are relaxed and in a controlled state, it can help delay premature ejaculation.
We hope this information helps you understand more about PE and dispels some of the Premature Ejaculation myths that you may have encountered.
If you have any questions or concerns about your sexual health, please consult a qualified medical professional for advice and treatment options.
