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Can stress, frequent masturbation, insufficient foreplay, and lack of exercise cause premature ejaculation?

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Published At August 17, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I want to address my issue with premature ejaculation and understand the reasons behind it. Ever since I started masturbating, I have been experiencing problems with premature ejaculation (PE). Whether it is during sexual intercourse or masturbation, I typically ejaculate within one or two minutes, which is a source of burden for me. I am currently 19 years old.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern about your symptoms,

There are several reasons for premature ejaculation. These can include:

  1. Stressful work, such as night duties or jobs with long working hours.

  2. Conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid issues can affect premature ejaculation. Keeping your blood sugar, blood pressure, and thyroid hormones under control may help.

  3. Long-term use of medications for hypertension or psychiatric conditions.

  4. Frequent masturbation or prone masturbation.

  5. Excessive consumption of pornography.

  6. Insufficient foreplay from a partner or lack of knowledge about foreplay and female masturbation.

  7. Feeling guilt or anxiety due to having an affair.

  8. Lack of exercise and obesity.

To address your concerns, it is advisable to check your fasting blood sugar (FBS) and postprandial blood sugar (PPBS) to rule out diabetes, as well as monitor your blood pressure. Additionally, evaluating your Free T3 (triiodothyronine), T4 (thyroxine), and TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels can help identify any potential thyroid issues. As a temporary solution, you can consider using the tablet Duralast (Dapoxetine) 30mg. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicines with their consent.

Here are some natural methods you can try:

  1. Focus on increasing the duration of foreplay during sex. Women should receive 15 to 20 minutes of foreplay, while men should receive 10 to 15 minutes to ensure a good blood supply to the penis for a longer and harder erection. Foreplay should be done in a relaxed manner. Your partner should learn how to provide foreplay in a way that helps you delay ejaculation and enjoy the experience.

  2. Relaxing music can create a more soothing atmosphere.

  3. Delayed condoms can help prolong the duration of sexual activity.

Remember that intercourse is not everything in sex. It is not a race, and the duration alone does not determine your partner's satisfaction. Focus on loving your partner, learning about female masturbation, and helping your partner achieve orgasm or climax.

Thank you.

Please feel free to reach me again, in case of further queries.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Raveendran S R
Dr. Raveendran S R

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