What Are The Symptoms Of Premature Ejaculation?

Premature ejaculation can occur in men at any age, and there are several factors that can cause this sexual problem. Whether your premature ejaculation, or PE is caused by physical, psychological, or a combination of both there are treatment methods available that are both safe and natural. Before you begin treating your sexual dysfunction you first have to determine what it is. No matter the cause of your problem, all men suffering from premature ejaculation show some of the same signs and symptoms. Knowing what the symptoms of PE are can help you determine if this is your problem, or if you are suffering from another sexual problem.

What are the symptoms of premature ejaculation?

 The main symptom associated with premature ejaculation is ejaculating before you or your partner is ready causing stress and tension. While it is most often associated with vaginal sex the sexual problem can occur during any type of sexual activity, even masturbation. Though many men have difficulty recognizing these symptoms if the premature ejaculation occurs while they are pleasuring themselves. Premature ejaculation can happen as soon as the penis comes in contact with a woman's vagina, or a couples minutes after penetration. In most cases healthy care professionals agree that one of the symptoms of premature ejaculation is uncontrollable ejaculation after penetration in two minutes or less. It should be mentioned that simply because you occasionally orgasm shortly after penetration does not necessary mean that you have a problem with premature ejaculation. It is normal for couples to experience an occasional bout of short, quick sex that can still leave both partners satisfied. If you think you might be suffering from PE, it is always best to speak to your partner.

Symptoms of Primary and Secondary Premature Ejaculation

 The National Medical Society recognizes two different types of premature ejaculation that can affect men, and each one can be recognized by its individual signs and symptoms.

Symptoms of Lifelong Premature Ejaculation

 Lifetime or primary premature ejaculation begins during puberty, and it can dramatically affect a man's

ability to form a long lasting and satisfying relationship with their partners. This type of PE is usually caused by psychological issues that can be a result of a sexual or emotional trauma. It can also be caused by a severe insecurity that many boys feel when they are reaching puberty. While the symptoms of primary PE can lessen at times during his adult life, he will frequently experience the following problems;

• An inability to control ejaculation after vaginal penetration. In most cases the man will experience an orgasm in 60 seconds or less.
  
• He is almost always unable to control his ejaculations, especially during penetration.
  
• The man will often avoid any type of sexual intimacy, and often experiences frustration or stress in his daily and sexual life.

Symptoms of Acquired Premature Ejaculation

 Acquired or secondary premature ejaculation is more difficult to diagnose and treat. The International Society for Sexual Medicine has stated that there is still not enough information on this condition to publish a complete definition of it, that is based on science and evidence. While it is difficult to diagnose secondary PE, most researchers agree that it can be caused by psychological problems, but is more frequently a result of a medical condition or a combination of both. While secondary PE can affect men at any age, it does seem to be more common in men over 35. This may be due to the fact that by this age most men who developed the sexual problem during puberty have already been diagnosed. According to the American Psychiatric Association acquired premature ejaculation symptoms typically include;

• Frequently ejaculating before you or your partner is ready, and occurs with little stimulation or shortly after penetration.
  
• The sexual problem begins to cause stress and tension in your relationship.
  
• The problem appears after you have experienced several mutually satisfying sexual relationships.

Even though some men do learn how to occasionally control the symptoms of premature ejaculation, you should still speak to a health care professional. In some cases PE can be confused with other types of sexual disorders, including erectile dysfunction, which can be a result of a medial condition.

Conclusion

 Knowing the symptoms of PE can help you begin to treat it, so you can enjoy a healthy and satisfying sex life. It can also help you determine if you are suffering from premature ejaculation or another sexual dysfunction.

How Is Premature Ejaculation Treated?

Premature ejaculation is when a man cannot control the timing of his ejaculation. This condition can leave both partners feeling unsatisfied sexually, and can cause problems in a relationship. In some cases the problem occurs infrequently, and will go away on its own. If you continue to have difficulty controlling the timing of your ejaculation there are several different treatment options available.

How is premature ejaculation treated?

 There are several different methods that your health care provider may have you try, and 95 percent of men who suffer from premature ejaculation find relief with behavior therapies. These natural methods can be used to treat both primary and secondary premature ejaculation without the risk of developing any harmful side effects. Some of the different behavior therapies can include;

1. The start and stop method
   This behavior method will help you to regain control over the timing of your ejaculation, and also teach you self control. Either you or your partner will stimulate your penis, stopping when you are on the verge of having an orgasm. Once the urge to ejaculate has passed, begin stimulating yourself again. It is recommended that you repeat the procedure three to four times in a row, before allowing yourself to finally achieve sexual gratification.
   
2. The squeeze method
   This behavior modifying treatment is similar to the start and stop method, in that it should be repeated several times before you are allowed to have an orgasm. As soon as you feel yourself coming close to climaxing, either you or your partner should squeeze the head of your penis. Once it has begun to loose some of its stiffness, relax the hold and resume sexual activity. This will not only help you last longer during intercourse, both of these methods can also teach you how to recognize when you are close to an orgasm and how to control it.

Some men have also found that distracting themselves during intercourse can help them last longer, but this should only be done after discussing the therapy with your partner. When you become distracted or disinterested during sex, your partner may feel like you are losing interest in them. Talking to your significant other can not only help you with your treatment for premature ejaculation, it can also prevent problems from occurring in the relationship.

Psychological Therapy

 Especially with men who have suffered from problems controlling their ejaculations all of their lives, it might be necessary to consider seeking treatment from a mental health expert. Physical and emotional traumas during childhood can be effecting your ability to control your ejaculation, and these issues should be treated by a mental health expert. Problems with stress, anxiety, and other emotional problems can also contribute to your inability to control ejaculation, and benefit from psychological therapy.

Other Treatments

 Some other forms of treatment include medications that treat depression. While these medications can improve your mood, and relieve anxiety there are also several harmful side effects associated with this form of treatment. Several antidepressants can cause an erectile dysfunction to develop, along with the risk of developing serious medical conditions. Some of the medical problems can also lead to other sexual problems. If your health care provider does decide that this is the right treatment for you, make sure you understand your risk of developing any side effects. In some cases the side effects were worse than the condition that was originally being treated.

 One of the most common forms of treatment for premature ejaculation is using a desensitizing cream on the penis. This will lessen the amount of stimulation that you feel, and many men find that it resolves their problem. These lotions are generally safe and natural, and can be easily purchased in many stores. The easiest and safest way to desensitize your penis is to simply wear protection. A condom will not only reduce the amount of friction that you feel, it will also protect you from all of the different sexual diseases.

Conclusion

 There are several different treatment options available for men who are having trouble controlling the timing of their ejaculations. While behavior therapies and certain medications can help, the easiest and safest method is to wear a condom. Not only are you practicing sex safe habits, you are also reducing the amount of feeling in your penis. Simply reducing the level of friction has helped many men last longer in bed.

How Is Premature Ejaculation Diagnosed?

It can be difficult to diagnose premature ejaculation, and there are not any specific guidelines for health care professionals to follow. Instead most diagnoses rely on a man's sexual history to determine if he is suffering from premature ejaculation.

How is premature ejaculation diagnosed?

Since there are not any specific guidelines in place to determine if a man are suffering from PE, many men wonder how a diagnosis is reached. Studying a man's past sexual history can help with the diagnosis by establishing the following common symptoms associated with premature ejaculation. These questions can include;

1. How does a man feel about his level of control over his ejaculation? Does he have good control, or is it fair or poor?

2. How long does it take him to ejaculate during sexual activity? Does it take longer than two minutes, or less than 60 seconds?

 Most men who take less than two minutes to reach ejaculation will have already self diagnosed themselves with having PE, while men who take longer than a couple of minutes will most often presume that they do not have the condition. This might be true in some cases, but it is not a set guideline to follow for diagnosing premature ejaculation. It is important to remember that the condition is primarily defined as uncontrolled ejaculation before both partners are satisfied. The time it takes couples to be satisfied sexually varies, and there is no ideal length of time. While many health care professionals set the time for having premature ejaculation at two minutes or less, this is not always true for every man. It is also important to remember that some sexual encounters can only last for a couple of minutes.

3. If the short time to ejaculation is causing stress or frustration to his partner. The period before ejaculating is also referred to as short ejaculation latency time.

4. Is the short ejaculation latency time is causing one or both partners to be unsatisfied sexually?

5. Did the problem with premature ejaculation just start, or has it been a continual problem throughout your life? There are two types of PE, primary and secondary, if the sexual dysfunction has only recently developed your health care professional will begin asking about any recent changes in your life. This can include everything from stress at work, to a new move or relationship, to injury or disease. If the PE has been a continual problem, a more thorough look will be taken at your sexual history especially during puberty.

6. How often do problems with premature ejaculation occur, is it once every few months or almost every time you engage in sexual activity. If it happens only occasionally, it is generally not a reason to become concerned. In most of those cases the men also reported being tired or stress, and some admitted to consuming large quantities of alcohol. If the problem is continuously occurring you should consider some of the treatment options. For most men if premature ejaculation occurs over 50 percent of the time that they have sex, the condition has become a problem and they are seeking treatment.

PE or ED?

It can be easy for men to confuse an erectile dysfunction with premature ejaculation, but the two are different. It is not uncommon for men who have a problem controlling their ejaculation to also develop an erectile dysfunction. On the other hand, having ED will not cause you to being ejaculation too early. Men who suffer from an erectile dysfunction can not become aroused long enough to have an orgasm, while men with PE do not have a problem becoming erect they cannot control when they will ejaculate. With these two sexual problems loosely connected, it is easy for men to confuse the two. With help from a health care professional it will be easier to determine the exact nature of your sexual dysfunction.

Conclusion

Even though there are no set guidelines to determine if you are suffering from a problem controlling your ejaculation, you can still be diagnosed and treated. By answering a few questions about your past sexual history your health care provider can you decide if it is a problem with premature ejaculation or an erectile dysfunction. Men of any age can have problems controlling their orgasms, but this does not mean that they all are suffering from premature ejaculation. This is why it is important not to self diagnose, it could make your problem worse instead of letting you enjoy a healthy sex life.