Impact of Premature Ejaculation on Relationships - Find Out Now!

Contrary to what most people think, erectile dysfunction (the inability to achieve and maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse) only accounts for 10% of most male dysfunction cases.  Eighty percent of the reported male sexual dysfunction cases are more related to premature ejaculation, a condition where the male loses ejaculatory control and releases sperm even before his partner achieves orgasm. 

In a well documented research on human sexuality by Alfred Kinsey, a world renowned sexologist, about three quarters of men were found to have difficulty controlling ejaculation within two minutes of sexual penetration. 

Although prevalent in various age and racial groups, premature ejaculation remains a hidden medical condition for some men, as the topic itself presents a stigma that makes discussions difficult between affected males, their partners and their doctors. 

An accurate medical assessment of the condition is sometimes impossible when those who suffer from it are not open to discussions.  The condition oftentimes becomes an embarrassing issue for most men who tend to equate their self esteem with their “sexual longevity”.  Thus, premature ejaculation in men does not only result to reduced sexual satisfaction, it may also create emotional consequences, such as depression and isolation, and the inability or the refusal to engage in meaningful relationships. 

There are also studies showing that some women interpret premature ejaculation as “rejection”, which can lead to their own feelings of low self esteem and can also impact their own ability to enjoy the sexual experience. 

A scientific research involving 1,587 men (207 with premature ejaculation and 1,380 without) reveals that “men who suffer from premature ejaculation (PE) had an average intra-vaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) of 1.8 minutes, compared to 7.3 minutes in men who did not”.  The study which appeared in the Journal of Sexual Medicine is the first large epidemiologic study to measure the average times between vaginal intromission and the start of intra-vaginal ejaculation using stopwatches.

The male subjects with premature ejaculation were reported to have interpersonal difficulties as well with their female partners as a result of an overall dissatisfaction with their sexual lives.  Most of the female partners prefer prolonged IELT and believe that this would improve both their sexual experience and their overall relationship with their partners. 

Although premature ejaculation may not be life-threatening, it can lead to unsatisfactory relationships and affect one’s quality of life.  The best recourse for a man suffering from premature ejaculation is to openly discuss his condition with his doctor and his sexual partner in order to objectively choose the best treatment. 

There are many cures and treatments for premature ejaculation in the market now.  One has to be cautious, though as there are some products being sold online that have no medical benefit at all. It is important to note also that although premature ejaculation remains a common sexual dysfunction, no drug has yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for it.

Premature ejaculation is not a condition that should just be dismissed.  Men who suffer from it should be treated in order to have a more fulfilling sexual life that will contribute to an improved well being.