Premature Ejaculation - Is It Common?

Premature ejaculation occurs when a man is unable to control the timing of ejaculation during penetrative sex and as a result, it happens sooner than either partner would like it to happen. The time within which premature ejaculation takes place is within less than a minute of penetration. This often gives rise to other sexual problems for the man, such as performance anxiety.

Mental health disorders such as stress and anxiety often manifest themselves as sexual dysfunction related issues. One of the most common causes of premature ejaculation is depression. The prescription of happy pills looks to treat the problem at its very roots by dealing with depression and alleviating its symptoms. It works by inhibiting the ability to orgasm which leads to ejaculation getting delayed, thereby solving the problem experienced.

Those who masturbate too frequently are more prone to experiencing premature ejaculation while in bed with their partners. Excessive masturbation makes them accustomed to climaxing faster which is what occurs during sexual intercourse as well. Masturbation is a healthy habit but one should avoid getting used to what are known as 'lightning orgasms' as that increase the risks of premature ejaculation and various other kinds of sexual dysfunction.

It might be a somewhat common phenomenon for middle-aged and elderly men to experience premature ejaculation during sexual intercourse but it certainly is not normal. This is a proper medical disorder that can be caused by a variety of factors and is often symptomatic of underlying health issues of many kinds such as cardiovascular disorder or hormonal imbalance. It is a wrongly perceived notion that it is normal for older men to be diagnosed with this.