When it comes to sex most things are relative. One man’s turn on is another man’s turn off and the performance of one person to another can vary widely based on a number of 
factors. As a result, it can be difficult to properly diagnose a problem when it comes to sexual performance issues. Impotence, for example, can happen to any man and so it takes certain criteria for a man to be formally diagnosed with erectile dysfunction. This is also the case for men dealing with premature ejaculation except there has never been any formal clinical guideline, making diagnosis and treatment especially difficult.
Quality and Quantity
How often a man has sex contribute to his overall performance negatively and positively. Having plenty of sex over long periods of time will certainly help him develop better techniques and become a more well-rounded lover, but it also takes a toll on his body and this is why doctors ask about both the quality and quantity of sex in a man’s life when he comes in for help with any performance issue.
Sex isn’t always about who’s getting the most but is, instead, on how satisfying it is for both partners. Once penetration occurs, it’s not uncommon for a man to last only a few minutes before reaching climax. That’s why foreplay and sexual positioning is so important. But some men don’t even last long enough to have fun with moving into new positions or bouncing between foreplay and penetrative sex. These men have been labelled as early ejaculators simply because they climaxed before they were ready, but there’s never been a study to pinpoint a specific amount of time.
Recently, however, a number of studies have focused on this very issue in an attempt to shed light on the condition and explore new methods for treatment. Today, experts agree that the term “premature ejaculation” should be used when the patient lasts under 3 minutes with a closer focus on those who can’t make the 2-minute mark.
Acknowledge It, Understand It and Treat It
With a more concrete framework under which to work, doctors can now diagnose the condition more clearly in their patients. So a man who comes in complaining he only lasts 5 minutes can simply be instructed about exercises, vitamins and lifestyle changes that can help to improve his overall stamina. Meanwhile if a man comes in and reports he climaxes just 1 minute after penetration, his medical team can focus on treatments specifically for premature ejaculation including numbing agents, pharmaceutical intervention and therapy.
This new guideline will not only help doctors to treat their patients more effectively, it can also help men get a better understanding of their own sexual health. Too often men think they are meant to last in bed for hours and hours since that’s the image portrayed in movies, on television and throughout the adult entertainment industry. In reality, however, researchers have found that the sex act itself – that means just the thrusting part – usually lasts no more than 5 to 7 minutes for most men. Everything else is filler – and necessary! Considering how much longer it takes women to orgasm, understanding this timeline makes it way easier for guys to see why foreplay and various sex acts are important when it comes to keeping her satisfied and interested.
A better understanding of human sexuality and common performance issues such as premature ejaculation helps both medical professionals and their patients enjoy a healthier sex life. With a clearer understanding of what’s normal and what’s worth treating, men can focus their energies on treatments or improvements most likely to deliver the results they want based on what their body needs.