Premature ejaculation occurs when a man ejaculates sooner during sexual intercourse than he or his partner would like. Premature ejaculation is a common sexual complaint. Estimates vary, but as many as 1 out of 3 men say they experience this problem at some time.
Premature ejaculation can have causes that aren’t due to underlying disease. Examples include individual variation or sexual inexperience.
Premature ejaculation can be caused by psychological factors such as stress, depression, relationship issues or performance-related anxiety. It can also be due to physical causes, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid problems or prostate disease.
Common treatment options for premature ejaculation include behavioral techniques, topical anesthetics, medications and counseling. Keep in mind that it might take time to find the treatment or combination of treatments that will work for you. Behavioral treatment plus drug therapy might be the most effective course.
Some medical treatments may help with premature ejaculation, but there is no permanent cure for it. However, males may learn to control their ejaculation and find more sexual satisfaction using a number of remedies, including supplements and exercise.
You may be advised to masturbate an hour or so before intercourse, as this may help you delay ejaculation with your partner. You may also try temporarily avoiding intercourse altogether and engaging in other sexual activity and play with your partner. That may help relieve the pressure of performing during intercourse.
Vacuum therapy devices also helpful in premature ejaculation problem as ring helps in delaying the ejaculation timing.