Premature ejaculation
What is premature ejaculation?
Premature ejaculation is when someone ejaculates too quickly during sex. It’s defined as ejaculating within a minute of sexual intercourse, but could be longer for men who have sex with men.
It's up to you and your partner to decide if you're happy with the time it takes you to ejaculate. If it’s something that worries you, there are ways to help.
When asking 500 couples, the average time for ejaculation was about five and a half minutes after starting sex.
What causes premature ejaculation?
There are two types of early ejaculation:
Primary premature ejaculation is where you have always had the problem. This is often caused by psychological problems, such as anxiety.
Secondary premature ejaculation (or "acquired premature ejaculation") is where the problem is new. This can be from psychological reasons, but physical factors can also play a part. Alcohol and drug use, as well as conditions such as a swollen prostate gland can cause this.
How can premature ejaculation be treated?
There are several ways to treat premature ejaculation. GPs may suggest certain medications or advise on techniques that can delay ejaculation. Psychological treatments can also sometimes be an option, but your GP will recommend the most effective treatment for you.
Premature ejaculation treatment
Men’s Sexual Function Plan
£299
This 12-month plan supports those having problems with their erections. With this, you’ll get:
- 30 minutes with a GP and diabetes, cholesterol and testosterone tests to look for any underlying health issues
- a 15-minute follow-up to see how you’ve been doing that you can book in the 12 months after your appointment
- access to our 24-hour Anytime HealthLine for a year to get advice from a nurse when you need it
- help with prescriptions and further tests (costs of medication and further tests not included)
- help with referrals for further appointments (if testosterone therapy is needed, this will require specialist referral)
Other erectile function problems we help with
Erectile dysfunction
It’s not uncommon to struggle with getting an erection from time to time, but it should be explored if it's becoming a persistent problem.
Loss of libido
Low sex drive and erectile dysfunction are both influenced by similar factors. We can help you learn more about what’s affecting you.
What's next?
Call us
If you’d like to to chat about your options, call us on 0333 355 8064^
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Spread the cost
With our payment options, you can book some appointments and spread the cost with 0% finance.
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