Premature Ejaculation and Pop Culture – How the Problem Is Seen by the Public

Posted on by Barry Logan

Problems with ejaculating too early plague most men at least once in their lifetime. Although the problem is fairly common, it’s not one most men like to talk about. Public perception of the condition prevents men from feeling comfortable talking about their own experiences and, as a result, many men go without treatment longer than they need to. As with many other personal Premature Ejaculation and Pop Culture - How the Problem Is Seen by the Publicconditions, public perception can play a huge role in how likely people are to seek professional help. When dealing with premature ejaculation, the public’s attitude about the condition can prevent many men from taking the steps they need to successfully treat the condition.

Early Ejaculation – An Overview of Its Role in Pop Culture

Premature ejaculation has often been the punchline to jokes or a slur to be hurled at a person as opposed to being treated like the chronic and potentially debilitating condition it is. Over the years, pop culture has often shied away from any reference to early ejaculation, but over the years, it has cropped up from time to time. Some more noteworthy pop culture references include:

  • ‘One Minute Man’ by Missy Elliot – This popular song essentially blasts men who last under a minute which is, literally, the clinical definition used to diagnose premature or early ejaculation. In the song, Missy Elliot declares “I don’t want; I don’t need; I can’t stand no minute man.” More than declaring a simple preference, the song implies men who last under a minute are simply not acceptable no matter what.
  • Paternity Suit Allegations – When Justin Bieber made headlines over a paternity suit, whether or not he was actually the father of a baby played second fiddle to allegations claiming he had lasted a mere 30 seconds.
  • NASCAR – NASCAR driver Kurt Busch is no stranger to controversy. When he was eliminated from the Prelude to the Dream charity race, he chose an unlikely comparison for his early exit. “I don’t want to cuss, but I want to say that was more like premature ejaculation right there.” Needless to say, the comparison didn’t win him any favors.

Using premature ejaculation as the crux of a joke or to embarrass a man may be great for getting attention and headlines, but it also makes it more difficult for those dealing with the condition to feel comfortable about seeking help.

The Times, They Are a Changin’

As the public has become increasingly aware of the effects of various sexual performance issues, more and more people are avoiding the use of shaming others based on sexual performance. Additionally, clinicians, researchers and mental health professionals are stepping up to make men feel more comfortable about addressing the condition by pointing out that premature ejaculation is, without a doubt, the single most common sexual performance problem in the world. Official estimates vary somewhat as the condition is still woefully under-reported, but most experts agree that anywhere from 25% – 40% of men are currently dealing with the issue at any one time. When a condition is that prevalent, society tends to focus on ways to help those dealing with the issue as opposed to mocking them back into the shadows.

The male enhancement industry as well as medical professionals have also reacted to this new found understanding of the condition. Doctors and researchers both now look for a variety of treatment options for patients and many companies now make supplements, sprays, ointments and other treatment options available over the counter and online so that men can take positive steps in treating the condition on their own. Male enhancement websites and online communities and forums give a voice to these men, so that others can learn from their experiences and know they are not alone.

These days, nutritionists, pharmacologists and the male enhancement industry has banded together to develop a whole new generation of natural and pharmaceutical treatments for premature ejaculation. The new approach to the condition not only makes men more comfortable about seeking the help they, it also makes it more likely that they will be able to find options that can successfully treat the condition and get them feeling like their old selves more quickly, more safely and without fear of embarrassment.