Premature Ejaculation is when a man ejaculates sooner than expected during sexual intercourse. This is a common problem amongst men and most men face this issue at some point in time.
If this does not happen to you frequently then it’s no cause of concern but if happening frequently then you might be diagnosed with the problem called Premature Ejaculation.
There are certain factors that you should see to know if you have this problem-
- If you ejaculate within one minute or less of penetration.
- You cannot delay or control your ejaculation during sexual intercourse for long.
- You are frustrated because of this and feel the need to avoid sexual intimacy.
Premature Ejaculation is classified as the following
- Lifelong (Primary): Lifelong premature ejaculation is something that occurs all the time from your first sexual intercourse.
- Acquired (Secondary): Acquired premature ejaculation develops when you’ve had sexual experiences before without having ejaculatory problems.
Why does Premature Ejaculation happen?
There can be psychological as well as biological factors to this problem. Mainly, It was thought to be psychological but later found out that there are certain biological reasons for it too.
Psychological causes
These are some psychological causes that might play a role –
- Having a poor body image
- Being sexually abused
- Having early sexual experiences
- Depression
- Being worried about premature ejaculation
- Guilty feelings reduce the tendency of having a long ejaculation.
Other factors that can also play a role include:
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Erectile dysfunction
Men who are worried about maintaining or obtaining an erection during sexual intercourse form a pattern of rushing to ejaculate, which after a while is difficult to change.
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Anxiety
Men who experience anxiety about their sexual performance or other issues related to it also face premature ejaculation.
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Relationship problems
If you did not experience premature ejaculation in your previous relationships frequently or never, then it might be possible that you are facing troubles with your current partner.
Biological causes
These are some of the biological factors that might play a role –
- Inherited traits
- Abnormal hormone levels
- Abnormal levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters.
- Inflammation and infection in the urethra or prostate.
Complication
Fertility problems
Premature Ejaculation can create a problem for couples who are trying to have a baby if the ejaculation does not happen intravaginally.
Stress and relationship problems
Being stressed out and having relationship problems can be a complication of premature ejaculation.
Ways to prevent Premature Ejaculation?
There are no ways that are known to prevent this from happening but you can always use some advice like:
- Try maintaining a positive attitude towards your sex life and if you feel any kind of frustration, stress, guilt about your sexual performance; go see a psychotherapist or take sexual therapy.
- This is something anyone can face due to psychological reasons too like anxiety, so don’t feel inadequate or blame yourself about this and communicate your feelings to your partner.
- Seek treatment from a medical professional. There are various SSRI drugs such as Poxet 60 mg that help to increase the activity of serotonin in the brain and delay the time of ejaculation. Vouch for a prescription from your doctor and discuss other potential treatment options.
What treatment can you go through?
Behavioral therapy is one of the ways to improve your ejaculating tendency. Also, you can do exercises like –
Squats – Heavy weightlifting and strength training will help your testosterone levels. Doing squats will increase blood flow in your pelvic region making your orgasms last longer and more satisfying.
Kettlebell Swings – Performing kettlebell swings will strengthen your posterior and pelvic region too making you last longer in bed.
Barbell Hip Thrusts – This exercise will help you build your glute muscles, hip mobility, etc. Apparently, your hip muscles play a very important role in your sexual life. This exercise can help your premature ejaculation.
Deep Breathing Exercise – These will help your calm your mind and your sensory muscles which will lead to a release of stress and anxiety that you might have about your relationship or sexual relations with your partner. You feel relaxed when you perform exercises and help your ejaculation last longer.
Also, if you don’t feel like exercising doesn’t have much effect on your body you can always consult a doctor. “There are times when a person feels that lifestyle modifications aren’t making any significant change in his body. This is when the person should consider seeking medical treatment for the same”, says William Henderson, a physician and Health Consultant at Hisblue.
To conclude
You can always use medications and treatment by doctors to find a cure for Premature Ejaculation but you also need to put more focus on your routine. Add more exercises in your life. To reduce stress, you can do yoga and relax by Performing deep breathing exercises.
Also, talk to your partner about the issues that you are facing and discuss why you might be facing them. Talking can always help you in certain ways.
Live a healthy sex life by putting all the negativity around you in a bottle.