It is often found that a man suffers from a typical problem during sexual intercourse. It is that the ejaculation of the man occurs sooner than he or his partner will like. This is called premature ejaculation, which is a common male sexual problem. This results in loss of enjoyment in sex and a breach in the relationship. In premature ejaculation, various psychological and biological factors play a major role.
Symptoms
The inability to delay ejaculation for more than one minute after penetration is the main symptom of premature ejaculation. This problem may also occur in masturbation and other sexual situations. There are two types of premature ejaculation, which are lifelong (primary) and acquired (secondary).
Causes
According to sexologists in Kolkata, in premature ejaculation, a complex interaction of psychological and biological factors is involved.
Psychological causes
The following psychological causes play an important role:
- Early sexual experiences
- Sexual abuse
- Poor body image
- Depression
- Worrying about premature ejaculation
A lot of factors also play a role in it. Some of them are:
- Erectile dysfunction. During sexual intercourse, the anxiety of maintaining an erection mentally disturbs many men. This results in a tendency to hurry for ejaculation, which can be difficult to manage later.
- Anxiety. In connection to premature ejaculation, there are anxiety problems in many men. Sexual problems can be the cause of anxiety or it may be related to other issues.
- Relationship problems. The cause may be interpersonal issues between you and your current partner if premature ejaculation happened infrequently or not at all during satisfying sexual relationships with other partners.
Biological Causes
The contributing factor behind premature ejaculation may also be some biological causes. They include:
- Abnormal hormone levels
- Abnormal levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters
- The prostate or urethra having Inflammation and infection
- Inherited traits
Diagnosis
A lot of factors your sexologist doctor can ask you about your health history and your sex life. You may need to do some blood tests to check the levels of your male hormone (testosterone). Some other tests may be also required if you have both the problems of erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.
Treatment
For premature ejaculation treatment, there are various treatment options available. These include behavioural techniques, topical anaesthetics, medications and counselling. Some time may be required for finding the treatment or combination of treatments that will work for you. Behavioural treatment along with drug therapy may have the desired effects. Condoms may prove useful in some cases.
