If you are a male and think that you are alone in your premature ejaculation then you would be wrong. One in three males will experience premature ejaculation at some point in their life. It is the most common of all male sexual dysfunctions. It can be a temporary situation that clears up on its own or it can be a long-term condition that will require therapy and possibly medications before you can return to normal sexual function.

If you are experiencing premature ejaculation it is likely that you are experiencing stress, anxiety or even depression over the sexual tension you are encountering in your relationship.

Young men experience premature ejaculation sometimes due to bad habits learned in their teens when they rushed through sex so they would not get caught. Other situations that may initiate premature ejaculation are when the male experiences sexual abuse or put downs by first sexual partners.

The definition for premature ejaculation is: the early release of ejaculate before the male or his partner is ready. Premature ejaculation can occur at the very start of intercourse, it can happen when masturbating by self too. The cause can be biological but is most likely to have behavior or psychological aspects.

Men may experience both erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation at the same time as one can feed off of the other.

There are no documented standards for how long it should take to achieve an ejaculation. The timing is basically dependant on the two individuals involved in the sexual encounter so the occurrence of premature ejaculation is really something that is defined by the sexual partners.

Males who are at most risk for premature ejaculation are those who have experienced episodes of impotence, or those who have health problems that may make them feel overly anxious about participating in sex like cardiac conditions.

Stress can also be a risk factor for premature ejaculation because the emotional state is closely tied to the ability of the male to function as it interferes with chemical messengers in the male brain (psychotropics).

The emotional state can be affected by a uncompassionate sexual partner. Sexual put-downs and indifference can cause the male stress, which will make a difference in his ability to perform. Other strong emotions that stem from perhaps a childhood of being told that sex is wrong can also influence his ability to control his ejaculate if during the act he is having thoughts of shame and guilt.

During the diagnostic stage the current relationship will be explored to determine what the emotional dynamics are both in a sexual and non-sexual context of the relationship. The partner will be asked to fill out a questionnaire regarding sex expectations and viewpoints on sex.