Some people think premature ejaculation (PE) is a disease or a problem that cannot be fixed. Others may think certain men are born with better control than others. These ideas are simply not true.
PE is when a man climaxes and ejaculates (releases semen) sooner than he would like during sex. It is a common sexual issue. In the United States, about 1 in 3 men aged 18 to 59 years old have problems with PE.PE can be primary or acquired, and accrues over time.
Many men feel stressed if they experience PE for any period of time. Men with PE and their partners can feel unhappy or embarrassed about their sexual relations. Treatment is available and these feelings can change.
If PE causes you (or your loved one) to worry or to feel stressed, then you should ask your health care provider for help. Remember that you are not alone, and your provider knows what to do. Together, you can find the underlying cause and find treatment.
What are the symptoms of premature ejaculation?
Occasional episodes of PE usually aren’t anything to worry about. You may need treatment if PE occurs frequently or has occurred for an extended period of time.
The main symptom of PE is the regular inability to delay ejaculation for more than a minute after penetration during intercourse. Rapid climax during masturbation may also be an issue for some people.
If you experience premature ejaculation sometimes and normal ejaculation other times, you may be diagnosed with natural variable premature ejaculation.
PE is usually categorized as lifelong or acquired.
Lifelong (primary) PE means you’ve had this experience always or almost always since your first sexual experience.
Acquired (secondary) PE means you’ve had longer lasting ejaculations in your life, but have developed PE.
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