The causes of premature ejaculation are as varied and unique as the men who struggle with the condition. Anything from stress at work to a losing game of cards can trigger the condition but men who have chronic problems with ejaculating too early know that there is often a root cause buried deep within their life. This isn’t easy to identify and so men take a look at every aspect of their lives – their diet, levels of physical fitness, overall health and both their mental and emotional well-being. Some men have also begun to wonder whether or not masturbation could be a contributing factor.

Masturbation – Is It Really Healthy?

There was a time not so long ago that people thought masturbation was absolutely the worst thing to could do to yourself. Proponents of the anti-masturbation movement blamed the activity for everything from depression and lethargy to full out madness as well as a host of physical ailments. Of course, researchers later learned that self-love can actually be incredibly healthy and has been known to actually improve depression in patients as well as encouraging lower blood pressure, decreasing stress levels and even improving performance in some cases.

But is masturbation really the panacea sex researchers have touted it as over the last few years? Not entirely according to some experts in the field. That’s not to say they advocate personal abstinence exactly, but many men have stepped forward to report that over indulging in masturbation has made it difficult for them to engage in sex with a partner and, in some cases, has exacerbated sexual performance issues such as premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction and lowered libido.

The problem it seems comes when people over indulge in the activity, taking a healthy form of masturbation to an extreme and rendering it not only ineffective but actually detrimental to a person’s health. How does this happen? Simple – many people find they have an addictive personality when it comes to just about anything that causes pleasure. While we are most familiar with associating addiction with drugs, alcohol or food it can happen to absolutely anything including gambling, shopping and even masturbation.

Finding the Happy Medium Isn’t Always Possible

The truth is that there’s no answer that will apply to everyone across the board. While masturbation is a healthy form of sexual therapy for many men, there are those who find it eventually has the opposite effect. For these men, the problem becomes even more frustrating since masturbation is often listed as an effective treatment – a statement which not only makes them feel like a failure, but also leaves them questioning any other proffered treatment options making them less likely to try other methods which, of course, only makes the problem worse.

The solution is to accept that every man is different and, quite frankly, not all treatments will work for all men. Accepting this fact can be difficult, especially when dealing with something generally seen as universally healthy. But it’s the first step in developing a custom made treatment plan for those struggling with chronic premature ejaculation.

If you feel that masturbation may be making your premature ejaculation worse, don’t hesitate to book an appointment with a doctor, therapist or sexual health expert in order to discuss this very real possibility and develop new strategies on how to deal with it. This can be a difficult first step for many but it’s also the only way to begin to truly understand the condition and to start on your way to a health plan that takes your personal traits, issues and quirks into account in order to develop an approach that is effective and long-lasting.