Premature Ejaculation - Do I Have a Problem?

Some men get confused between impotence and premature ejaculation. Basically, impotence is the inability to achieve and maintain an erection long enough to complete satisfactory sexual intercourse. Premature ejaculation occurs when a man ejaculates too early during intercourse, or in severe cases, before penetration.

If you are confused about whether you are suffering from this condition or impotence, the best thing is to check for symptoms and then contact a doctor. Our online doctor can help answer questions and diagnose your condition, as well as prescribe a treatment or give you advice on how to overcome premature ejaculation.

Premature ejaculation symptoms

If you think you have premature ejaculation, compare your symptoms to these. Be very aware though that premature ejaculation is something of a grey area when it comes to diagnosis, as every individual has different expectations. One man might think sex that is over in less than ten minutes is poor performance, while another may think that sex that lasts under 20 minutes is poor.

• If you ejaculate before you or your partner is satisfied, then it can be considered premature ejaculation. This statement can be moulded to every unique couple and their satisfaction expectations.
• Medical professionals generally agree that if ejaculation is occurring within less than 2 minutes, then you have a serious problem. If you are able to sustain an erection for longer than this, but your performance time has been significantly reduced, then you might also be suffering from a serious problem.

Lifelong premature ejaculation: this condition can either be inherited through genetics or come on as the result of behaviours learnt through childhood. Behavioural issues could stem from a strict environment, where sex is looked down upon, or simply from masturbating too quickly as a teenager, to avoid being caught. These feelings and behaviours then continue into adulthood and could be very difficult to break.

• If you suffer from lifelong premature ejaculation your ejaculation may occur within one minute of penetrating or even before hand.
• Have an inability to delay ejaculation after vaginal penetration.
• Suffer from feelings of distress, frustration and anxiety after and before sex.

Secondary premature ejaculation: this type of P.E. is something that develops due to psychological or physical reasons. The symptoms are:

• Persistent ejaculation with minimal stimulation or very shortly after penetration
• Premature ejaculation even after you have had healthy, functional sexual relationships before
• Feelings of personal distress that develop into relationship problems

If you suffer from any of the symptoms above, the best thing to do is chat to a doctor. With their help, you can figure out the root of your condition, and find out the best treatment. It may be a physical cause or a psychological cause, and thus will require different methods of treatment.