Premature ejaculation (PE) is an illness characterized by the inability to control ejaculation. In other words, PE happens when a male ejaculates earlier than expected/earlier than his partner/he would’ve liked.
Causes
Despite being one of the most prevalent issues that many men face throughout their lives, pinpointing the cause is not an easy task. Your brain’s chemistry is to blame, most likely. Let’s go over some of the possible causes of PE:
- Anxiety.
- Depression.
- Guilty feelings.
- Work problems.
- Relationship issues.
- Performance anxiety.
This was a short list of possible psychological causes that is in no way all-encompassing. Other factors can play a huge role in PE development, as well:
- Erectile dysfunction: if you’re worried about keeping/getting an erection, you might slip into a pattern of rushing to achieve an orgasm.
- Abnormal levels of hormones.
- Abnormal levels of endogenous chemicals (neurotransmitters).
Symptoms
The main symptom is inability to control your orgasm. PE, in general, can be separated into two distinct categories:
- Acquired/secondary PE. It develops after you’ve had previous sexual encounters with no PE.
- Life-long/primary PE. It happens all the time, starting from your very first sexual experience.
Treatments
Depending on the cause(s), there are several kinds of treatment available. There are many ways of how to stop early ejaculation.
If your PE was caused by psychological issues, it would be incredibly beneficial to see a specialist. For example, if your problems were caused by relationship issues, you have to attend couples therapy.
There are behavioral techniques that you can try, they are incredibly effective when it comes to treating PE – they include the squeeze & stop and start. You can find further information online.
There are medications that can help you out, including:
- Antidepressants.
- Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors.
- Anesthetic sprays and creams (also – thicker condoms).
- Priligy.
As you can see, the list of possible treatments is vast and diverse. Don’t worry, PE is entirely treatable.
