Guide to Premature Ejaculation

Do you have a problem with premature ejaculation?

Do you have an ejaculation problem? Why is it the most common type of sexual problem for men? What causes premature ejaculation? How do you treat premature ejaculation?

These are some of the most common questions asked by men about premature ejaculation.

The answers to these and any other questions you may have are contained in this complete guide to premature ejaculation.

Structured approach to premature ejaculation

This guide is arranged as follows:

• What is premature ejaculation?
• Problem with premature ejaculation
• Physical causes of premature ejaculation
• Psychological causes of premature ejaculation
• Symptoms of premature ejaculation
• Diagnosing premature ejaculation
• Treating premature ejaculation
• Self help for premature ejaculation
• Premature ejaculation FAQs
• Glossary

Visit any of these to find out more about premature ejaculation.

This guide looks at the causes of premature ejaculation; the problems it causes, the symptoms and the diagnosis. It also discusses the various forms of treatment some of which can be undertaken at home.

This guide should answer any question you may have but failing that, try our premature ejaculation FAQs section. This is a popular feature of our range of guides and contains a set of the most commonly asked questions.

Medical terminology has been used throughout this guide but with an accompanying explanation. Further descriptions can be found in our Glossary section.

Finally, visit our links section for more information about organisations and support groups referred to in this guide.

Comprehensive guide to premature ejaculation

Does this apply to you? If it does then we would advise you to see your GP but this guide will also help. It takes a comprehensive look at this distressing condition and aims to answer any questions you may have about premature ejaculation.

This is not meant to replace medical advice: but it is useful for you to learn more about this condition, the causes and the symptoms and how it can be treated. You may find this helpful when you visit your GP.

An informative guide for both men and women

This guide is aimed at men but your partner may find this of interest as well. If your problem is affecting your sex life you’re your partner will be involved as well and will want to understand more about this condition so that they can provide help and support.

This guide is presented in an objective but sympathetic manner and with a deep understanding of the distress this problem causes.

Discuss this condition with your spouse/partner

Don’t be embarrassed about discussing this with your spouse/partner. Many men do feel anxious or ashamed about mentioning this to their partner for fear of looking ridiculous or feeling less than a man but this is not the case.

It is tempting to keep this problem to yourself: but please realise that this is a common condition and most importantly, is a medical condition and not something to hide away. It affects a wide range of men at some point in their lives but can be very easily treated.

The old saying ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’is very true here.

Premature ejaculation and performance anxiety

Premature ejaculation can lead to ‘performance anxiety’; a condition where men become anxious about how they will perform during sexual intercourse which interrupts the spontaneity of the act. This causes frustration and a lack of self-confidence which increases each time during intercourse.

This can lead to long term conditions such as erectile dysfunction.

Note: if you want to know more about this condition then visit our erectile dysfunction guide.

This is by no means automatic and there are men who develop premature ejaculation without experiencing this but, nevertheless, it is a factor.

The good news is that there are a variety of treatments for this condition and these are discussed in more detail within this guide.

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