No one likes to deal with heath issues. After all, there isn’t much that’s fun about buckling down and dropping bad habits. Even when the payoff is something we really want, the thought of all that time and energy can be off putting. That’s why so many guys avoid dealing with their sexual performance issues when they first crop up. They think that if they just ignore the issue and carry on as normal the problem will somehow resolve itself. And, hey, let’s be fair – sometimes they are right. But that doesn’t usually last long and before you know it, they are back to square one.

If they’re lucky.

The unfortunate truth is that a problem like premature ejaculation is so sneaky that it lulls men into a false sense of security. The problem might crop up once or twice in their younger years. Maybe the occasional episode when they are stressed out at work or dealing with problems at home. Then it will disappear for awhile. It comes and goes, seemingly by chance and so men figure it isn’t something they need to deal with actively. They also often start to think of it as something they simply have to put up with because they are men.

But this is a dangerous kind of thinking. And, truth be told, it is enough to land some guys in serious problems.

It is true that premature ejaculation is the most common form of sexual dysfunction for men today. Truth be told, pretty much every guy on the planet has had to deal with it at one time or another. So it isn’t something any guy should ever be ashamed about but, needless to say, it isn’t exactly something most guys want to chat about with friends.

As a result, guys start to feel like they are alone in their struggle which makes them even less likely to take action or get the help they need. This becomes a vicious cycle that essentially feeds into itself and does nothing to help the situation. In fact, it often makes it worse.

Left unchecked, premature ejaculation can snowball into some pretty serious issues. Guys often find themselves increasingly anxious and stressed out as a result of the ongoing condition. It can also trigger other performance problems such as erectile dysfunction and full blown impotence. This, in turn, does a number on a man’s self-esteem and sex drive.

Before too long, all of this piles on top of itself and creates a situation where a man is not only unable to perform the way he would like, he even loses interest in sex in general, making it something of a moot point. And who wants a life without some spice in the bedroom?

So how can guys avoid becoming crusty, grumpy and sexually frustrated?

By dealing with premature ejaculation the minute it crops up. Climaxing too quickly and not being able to control your own orgasm should be seen as a major red flag that something isn’t working the way it should inside your body. When it happens, use that as a wake-up call to begin addressing the areas in your life most likely to be the root cause. Check out your stress and anxiety levels, examine your diet and re-evaluate your physical fitness. Beginning with these three areas may seem a bit cliché to some, but the fact of the matter is these are the first thing your doctor will ask you about if you seek professional help. That’s because these are the areas most likely to be causing the problem.

Of course, there are other options for men who have a problem that can’t be addressed by lifestyle changes. But those enhanced treatments often come with side effects you may not want. So start simple, start small – but start. Nipping premature ejaculation in the bud is the best way to prevent a small inconvenience from becoming a huge problem.