Premature Ejaculation - What is It's Cause, And Who is susceptible to it?

Although many men feel embarrassed to talk about it, premature ejaculation is a common but treatable condition. Medications, counseling and sexual techniques— or a combination of these — can help improve sex for you and your partner. However to deal with it we need to have a good knowledge of it

What is Premature ejaculation

 Although Premature ejaculation is a well known health issue that seem to be of serious concerns to many, its does not have a specified definition since what could be considered as premature ejaculations to some partners could be more than satisfaction in another.  In this light Premature ejaculation could be said to occur when a man ejaculates sooner during sexual intercourse than he or his partner would like. Premature ejaculation is a common sexual complaint. Estimates vary, but as many as 1 out of 3 men say they experience this problem at some time. As long as it happens infrequently, it's not cause for concern.

When can a man be said to have an issue with Premature ejaculation? 

You may meet the diagnostic criteria for premature ejaculation if you:

• Always or nearly always ejaculate within one minute of penetration

• Are unable to delay ejaculation during intercourse all or nearly all of the time

• Feel distressed and frustrated, and tend to avoid sexual intimacy as a result

What is the cause of Premature ejaculation?

Although the exact cause of premature ejaculation isn't known, Premature ejaculation mainly results from by two main factors.

• psychological factors

• biological factors

 While it was once thought to be only psychological, doctors now know premature ejaculation is more complicated and involves a complex interaction of psychological and biological factors.

Psychological causes

Some doctors believe that early sexual experiences may establish a pattern that can be difficult to change later in life, such as:

• Situations in which you may have hurried to reach climax in order to avoid being discovered

• Guilty feelings that increase your tendency to rush through sexual encounters
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Other factors that can play a role in causing premature ejaculation include:

• Erectile dysfunction. Men who are anxious about obtaining or maintaining an erection during sexual intercourse may form a pattern of rushing to ejaculate, which can be difficult to change.

• Anxiety. Many men with premature ejaculation also have problems with anxiety — either specifically about sexual performance or related to other issues.

• Relationship problems. If you have had satisfying sexual relationships with other partners in which premature ejaculation happened infrequently or not at all, it's possible that interpersonal issues between you and your current partner are contributing to the problem.

Biological causes

A number of biological factors may contribute to premature ejaculation, including:

• Abnormal hormone levels

• Abnormal levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters

• Abnormal reflex activity of the ejaculatory system

• Certain thyroid problems

• Inflammation and infection of the prostate or urethra

• Inherited traits

• Nerve damage from surgery or trauma (rare)

Who is more susceptible to the problem of Premature ejaculation

Various factors can increase your risk of premature ejaculation, including:

• Erectile dysfunction. You may be at increased risk of premature ejaculation if you occasionally or consistently have trouble getting or maintaining an erection. Fear of losing your erection may cause you to consciously or unconsciously hurry through sexual encounters.

• Health problems. If you have a serious or chronic medical condition, such as heart disease, you may feel anxious during sex and may unknowingly rush to ejaculate.

• Stress. Emotional or mental strain in any area of your life can play a role in premature ejaculation, often limiting your ability to relax and focus during sexual encounters.