What is Premature Ejaculation?

Premature ejaculation happens when a man ends up ejaculating sooner during intercourse than what he or the partner would like. It happens to be a common sexual disorder. It causes no harm if it happens infrequently, but if it's the other way round, the matter needs some serious probe.

You fulfill the premature ejaculation diagnosis criteria, if you:

• Always ejaculate within a minute of penetration
• Fail to delay the process every time
• Feel stressed and frustrated
• Tend to abstain from sexual intimacy

Symptoms of Premature Ejaculation

The primary symptom is failure to delay ejaculation for more than a post penetration. Other than this there stands no other symptom that fulfills the criteria of premature ejaculation.   

Causes of Premature Ejaculation

• Erectile dysfunction: Men anxious about maintaining or getting erection during intercourse tend to form a pattern of hastening to ejaculate, which stands quite difficult to change.

• Anxiety: Premature ejaculation often results due to anxiety, which could either be concerned with sexual performance or pertain to other issues.

• Relationship problems: Interpersonal issues amidst you and your current partner can also contribute to premature ejaculation. 

Biological causes

• Irregular hormone levels
• Irregular levels of brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters
• Peculiar activity of ejaculatory system
• Thyroid problems
• Prostate or urethra infection 
• Inherited traits

Treating a Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation is known to get resolved on its own after a specific period of time in some cases. Relaxation techniques or distraction methods can help in delaying ejaculation. In some men, giving up the habit of drinking, smoking and taking illegal drugs can improve the ability of controlling ejaculation.

The doctor can recommend specific techniques for both you and your partner so as to delay ejaculation. These techniques involve identifying and regulating sensations leading to ejaculation. Other options call for a condom use in order to reduce penis sensation or trying different positions while having sex.  Antidepressant medicines like clomipramine (Anafranil) and dapoxetine (Priligy) can also treat this condition. There are creams, gels, etc. that help in treating premature ejaculation by cutting down the  sensation. 

You can get relief from premature ejaculation only if you take the necessary steps at the right time and speak to a medical aid.