Ejaculation Problems

Various psychological and physical factors can cause a man to suddenly experience premature ejaculation.

Common physical causes include:

• prostate problems
• thyroid problems an overactive or underactive thyroid gland
• using recreational drugs

Common psychological causes include:

• depression
• stress
• relationship problems
• anxiety about sexual performance (particularly at the start of a new relationship, or when a man has had previous problems with sexual performance)

It's possible, but less common, for a man to have always experienced premature ejaculation since becoming sexually active. A number of possible causes for this are:

• Conditioning it's possible that early sexual experiences can influence future sexual behaviour. For example, if a teenager conditions himself to ejaculate quickly to avoid being caught masturbating, it may later be difficult to break the habit.
• A traumatic sexual experience from childhood this can range from being caught masturbating to sexual abuse.
• A strict upbringing and beliefs about sex.
• Biological reasons some men may find their penis is extra sensitive.