What is Premature Ejaculation?
Premature ejaculation, or PE, is when a man climaxes sooner than he or his partner would like during sex. It usually happens within a minute of starting, which can be frustrating and might make you avoid getting intimate
How common is premature ejaculation?
PE is the most common sexual disorder for men, with around 1 in 3 to 1 in 5 men experiencing premature ejaculation at some point in their lives.
Is premature ejaculation a medical condition?
Yes, PE is an actual medical condition that doctors and health organisations recognise and can be diagnosed and treated.
What causes premature ejaculation?
PE can happen for different reasons:
- Physical causes: Like hormone levels or prostate issues.
- Psychological causes: Stress, anxiety about sex, or relationship problems.
- Past experiences: Previous sexual experiences or cultural beliefs.
Often, it’s a mix of these things. Everyone’s different, so what causes PE for one person might not be the same for another.
How does premature ejaculation medication work?
Medications for premature ejaculation (PE) work by affecting the body’s sexual response mechanisms. They may influence neurotransmitters in the brain or reduce sensitivity in the genital area.
Premature Ejaculation Treatments
Our targeted treatment options help delay ejaculation through topical and oral medications. We specialise in managing sexual dysfunction in men, offering practical solutions to help you last longer in bed.
Lifestyle Changes
Making certain lifestyle adjustments can also help manage a premature ejaculation problem:
- Improving diet and increasing exercise
- Stress management
- Improving sleep quality
- Reducing caffeine and nicotine intake
Condoms
Condoms can be an effective tool in managing PE as they can reduce sensitivity and stimulation and help delay ejaculation. They provide a physical barrier that slightly decreases sensation, which can help you last longer.
Premature Ejaculation Medications
Emla Cream
Emla Cream is a topical anaesthetic numbing cream that can increase the time it takes to ejaculate:
- How it works: It makes your penis less sensitive, so you don’t climax and orgasm too quickly.
- How to use it: Apply a small amount to your penis about 15-20 minutes before sex. Wash it off before being intimate.
Priligy Tablets
Priligy is a prescription medication containing dapoxetine that can help you control when you ejaculate:
- How it works: It affects brain chemicals to delay your ejaculation reflex.
- How to use it: Take one tablet 1-3 hours before sex.
