Premature Ejaculation?
Premature ejaculation is the condition where a man reaches orgasm too soon. Men who suffer from premature ejaculation lack control over their ejaculation and come before they would like to.
Premature Ejaculation Definition
But what is too soon? Until recently, specialists didn’t agree on a premature ejaculation definition. The International Society for Sexual Medicine established an evidence-based definition in 2008. However, other professionals found the definition too restrictive, so they propose to split the condition into four subtype source.
Lifelong PE
Men who always ejaculate under 1-minute with every partner since their first sexual relations.
Variable PE
Men who sometimes last long enough, but other times can’t control their ejaculation more than 1 or 2 minutes.
Acquired PE
Men who ejaculated normally but saw a sudden or gradual change in their ejaculation control.
Subjective PE
Men who ejaculate within a regular time frame (> 2 or 3 minutes) but are still unsatisfied with their ejaculation.
Causes of Premature Ejaculation
Exact causes of premature ejaculation are still unknown. However, specialists established a list of risk factors that they suspect as potential causes or aggravating factors to PE. You can click the button below to read more about premature ejaculation causes.
What’s the problem, my head or my body?
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What Science Knows about Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation research started at the beginning of the 20th century. Despite all years of research, the scientific community still ignores a lot about this condition. The exact causes of premature ejaculation are still up to debate. Specialists considered PE as a psychological condition for most of the 20th century, and it ‘s still viewed today as so by many. However, recent findings show that there’s a lot of organic risk factor to premature ejaculation.
How Premature Ejaculation Works?
Ejaculation is a reflex triggered when you reach a certain level of arousal. Learn how arousal works and how to better control your ejaculation.
How Premature Ejaculation Works?
Ejaculation is a reflex triggered when you reach a certain level of arousal. Learn how arousal works and how to better control your ejaculation.
Premature Ejaculation Treatment
Several treatment options can help you gain better control over your ejaculation. We can split the treatment options into four categories. You can compare each type on our treatment page.
Exercises
Sex Therapy
Pills and Drugs
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Questions about PE?
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