Premature Ejaculation

Ejaculation is the release of semen from the penis during an orgasm. However, when ejaculation occurs faster than your partner (or even you) would like, it’s referred to as premature ejaculation.

Premature ejaculation is common. In fact, around 1 in 3 men between 18 and 59 years of age experience premature ejaculation at some point. It’s also known as:

  • Early ejaculation
  • Premature climax
  • Rapid ejaculation
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Causes

The exact cause of premature ejaculation is unknown. Previously, it was thought to be just psychological. However, doctors now believe that premature ejaculation comprises a complex interaction of biological and psychological factors.

Psychological Causes

Psychological factors that may play a role comprise:

  • Guilty feelings to rush through sexual encounters
  • Worrying about premature ejaculation
  • Depression
  • Poor body image
  • Sexual abuse
  • Early sexual experiences

Biological Issues

Some biological factors that may lead to premature ejaculation include:

  • Inherited traits
  • Infection and inflammation of the urethra or prostate
  • Abnormal levels of brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters
  • Abnormal hormone levels

Other factors that may play a role consist of:

  • Relationship issues: Some interpersonal issues between you and your current partner may be causing the problem.
  • Anxiety: Most men with premature ejaculation also have problems with anxiety – either related to other issues or specifically about sexual performance.
  • Erectile dysfunction: Men anxious about maintaining an erection during sexual intercourse may want to rush to ejaculate, which may be difficult to change.

Symptoms

Not being able to delay ejaculation for over a minute post penetration is the main symptom of premature ejaculation. However, the issue may arise in every sexual situation, even during masturbation. Premature ejaculation may be classified as:

  • Primary (lifelong): Lifelong premature ejaculation occurs almost all of the time starting with your initial sexual encounters.
  • Secondary (acquired): Acquired premature ejaculation develops after you had earlier sexual experiences without any ejaculatory issue.

While a lot of men feel they have symptoms of premature ejaculation, the symptoms don’t meet the premature ejaculation diagnostic criteria. Instead, these men may have variable, natural premature ejaculation, which comprises periods of normal ejaculation and periods of rapid ejaculation.

If you think you have premature ejaculation, book an appointment with MedTell today!