Premature Ejaculation - Causes and Treatment | familydoctor.org
What is premature ejaculation?Premature ejaculation happens when an individual has anorgasmsooner than they or their partner would like. Premature ejaculation can happen before or shortly after penetration.There is no set time for how long a person should “last” during sex. But when an individual has an orgasm before they want to, they lose their erection and can’t continue withintercourse. Premature ejaculation can be frustrating and embarrassing. You may feel you don’t have enough time to enjoy sex. You may have difficulty satisfying your partner. For some people, embarrassment about premature ejaculation can cause problems with intimacy and damage their relationships.Premature ejaculation is a common problem. Up to 40% of individuals have this problem at some time in their lives. Symptoms of premature ejaculationMost often, you will have no other symptoms other than the premature ejaculation itself. What causes premature ejaculation?A number of emotional and physical factors can lea...