When it comes to sexual performance, diagnosing the problem can be a bit tricky. For common issues such as premature ejaculation, lowered stamina and diminished libido natural treatments can be effective, but only if you know what you’re dealing with. So how can you tell the difference between these conditions? The first step is understand what each one is.

Early Ejaculation – The Common Condition You THINK You Know

Premature ejaculation is perhaps the single most common form of sexual dysfunction experienced by men today. While the condition is common, many men don’t realise that it isn’t something they “simply have to live with”. In fact, these days there are a number of treatment options for men dealing with chronic premature ejaculation. Natural treatment options such as stress reduction, anger management, diet and exercise can all be used to develop long-term treatment and management routines. Short-term options such as off-label pharmaceuticals, numbing agents and other medical intervention can help arrest the symptoms sooner, making it easier for men to stick with long-term treatments for premature ejaculation.

Lowered Stamina

Stamina can be affected by a number of different issues, but usually it has to do with a man’s overall fitness and cardiovascular health. In order to increase stamina, men should focus on endurance training as opposed to strength training. In many cases, improving flexibility through yoga and stretching can also improve stamina as these can boost a man’s ability to hold certain positions for longer.

There aren’t many medical treatments to improve stamina pharmaceutically, but if a man is in generally good health and still experiences lowered stamina, doctors may take a closer look at his heart and lungs. Working with your doctor to improve stamina often involves diet monitoring, observed exercise and stress tests.

Diminished Libido

A person’s sex drive naturally wanes a bit as they age. While this is normal, sometimes the body begins to cut back on sex drive long before the person is ready. In men, a lowered sex drive is often associated with lower testosterone levels. Testosterone, the infamous male hormone, can easily be tested in a doctor’s office or through special male enhancement clinics which have become popular over the past few years. Replacement hormone therapy is the top recommendation for treatment when lower levels are found. There are also natural options to boost testosterone production for men who prefer to stick with all-natural treatment options.

Now that we understand these three similar but different conditions better, how can you tell what your own issue may be?

If you…

• Can achieve and maintain a healthy erection
• Experience anxiety once you have an erection
• Ejaculate within 1 to 2 minutes during sex
• Are unable to last longer even when masturbating

You probably have premature ejaculation if you..

• Can achieve and maintain a healthy erection
• Can have sex for longer than 2 minutes when you’re on the bottom
• Can last as long as you want while masturbating
• Become winded easily when doing even small chores

You probably have an issue with lowered stamina if you…

• Have a hard time getting turned on enough to become erect or maintain an erection
• Find yourself less interested in sex
• Have low energy levels
• Experience mood swings and frequent sadness

You probably have a low libido associated with low testosterone.

These issues can be frustrating but they don’t have to spell the end of your sex life. Natural and medical treatments exist for each of these complex and commonplace issues. The first step is to take control of your health and your sex life by reaching out to the medical professionals who can help you develop a smart and effective treatment plan.