As of late, you’ve begun to notice that your trysts in the bedroom is getting shorter and shorter. While you used to be able to last for hours, you’ve been reaching your peak within a couple minutes. You’re disappointed in yourself, and your partner isn’t too pleased about it, either. You may be afflicted with premature ejaculation. Premature ejaculation could drastically affect your love life, preventing you from getting physical with your significant other. To overcome your premature ejaculation, it’s important to figure out what’s causing it. Here are some possible culprits behind your premature ejaculation.

Psychological: A mental hang-up could be to blame for your newly developed problem. It could be depression, anger, guilt; your emotional and psychological state could weigh heavily on your bedroom performance. For instance, if you’ve been feeling guilty over something, you may rush through sex, causing your body to throw in the towel quicker. To shake off your premature ejaculation, you need to work to get into a more positive mental headspace. See a psychologist or mental health expert to discuss your feelings, and you can come up with ways to overcome your problem.

Erectile Dysfunction: If you feel anxious about potentially losing your erection, your body may take this as a sign to get through sex quickly to avoid potential embarrassment. If you’re struggling with erectile dysfunction, worrying about it may lead to premature ejaculation. Speak with a doctor about your ED, and he can give you medication, tips, and tricks to last longer in the bedroom.

Physical: Low hormones, nerve damage, prostate inflammation; there are a litany of physical problems that could potentially lead to premature ejaculation. Consult a doctor to get to the bottom of any underlying problems that could potentially be causing your premature ejaculation.