Premature ejaculation is a common condition, affecting pretty much every guy at one point or another. Still, it’s something many men struggle to understand when it happens to them. Here, we’ve collected 10 of the most common questions and the answers that can help you understand the condition, identify possible causes and find out the best approach.
- How common is premature ejaculation?
Early ejaculation is the most common form of sexual dysfunction in the world. Nearly every man in the world deals with it at least once and conservative estimates say around one-third of the population deals with it on a chronic basis. Most of the time it’s not a problem but rather an occasional nuisance. For some men, however, it becomes a chronic and serious condition.
- What causes the condition?
The condition can be caused by a wide variety of things. Generally, it is caused or triggered by something affecting one of three areas of your health:
- Physical fitness
- Stress levels
- Anxiety
A man’s level of physical fitness directly impacts his sexual performance, including erectile health. Both stress and anxiety are also common triggers, which means it could be triggered by anything from changing jobs to an argument with a friend or family member.
- Does it always require medical intervention?
While this condition can become serious, it does not always require help from a medical professional. In fact, many men find they are able to treat or prevent the condition on their own once they gain a better understanding of how it works.
- What’s the difference between treatment and prevention?
Treatment focuses on alleviating the immediate symptom of orgasming too quickly. Treatment options include numbing agents, cock rings, off label medication and other products which physiologically prevent orgasm. Preventing includes long term treatments such as diet, exercise and various forms of therapy to deal with the underlying cause and prevent it from happening again.
- How can the immediate symptoms be managed?
Basically there are three common options to treat premature ejaculation immediately. Numbing creams and gels use topical anaesthetic to dull the sensation in the area. Cock rings are used to trap blood in the penis, preventing immediate orgasm. Medications known to have a side effect of delaying orgasms are also sometimes prescribed by doctors.
- Is it possible to completely cure the condition?
The truth is that premature ejaculation isn’t something you cure, exactly. A man will also be susceptible to an episode simply by virtue of being a man. But there are things men can do in order to make it less likely.
- Do I have to tell my partner?
Truth be told, you don’t really have to tell her because it’s not exactly something you can hide. But talking to your partner about the condition, especially if it becomes chronic, can help make your treatment more successful and also dissipate some of the stress and anxiety you may be experiencing.
- Can I treat it on my own successfully?
Yes, there are many options for men to try and treat the condition themselves. In fact, men who adopt the healthy habits associated with a healthy sex life often find the condition is resolved and their health is improved overall.
- When should I seek professional help?
If simple measures don’t effectively treat or improve the condition, it’s time to get some help. Likewise, if you find the underlying condition is based in your levels of anxiety or other mental health issue, getting professional help is the next logical step.
- Will this happen again?
Probably. The truth is that occasional premature ejaculation is perfectly normal, if a bit annoying. But it’s not something you should worry about. Instead, learn more to understand how to condition works and to take the steps you need to lessen your chances in the future.