Question:
Hi, My name is Matthew I know we’re all different and I’m not asking for any medical advice it’s just a basic question please don’t tell me to contact my doctor. It’s just a question. I’m having premature ejaculation during masturbation because I haven’t been sexually active for a while, Does that mean I will probably have premature ejaculation when I am sexually active again? Thank you
Answer:
Hi Mathew,
Simple answer is maybe (and maybe not).
Though the exact cause of premature ejaculation is not known, however, some underlying causes could be behind this issue:
• Serotonin levels might be the cause.
• Sometimes premature ejaculation could be a problem for men who have erection problems (erectile dysfunction).
• Psychological or mental issues can be the cause, such as; depression, stress, unrealistic expectations about sexual performance, history of sexual repression, lack of confidence.
• Some medications can lead to a temporary premature ejaculation.
• Masturbation to pornography frequently
Now, if you have any of these causes, then yes, your current premature ejaculation will continue until you fix the problem.
But if you don’t have any of the aforementioned causes, then it is most likely that your premature ejaculation will resolve on its own once you participate regularly in a normal healthy sexual relationship and avoid self-masturbation especially while watching pornography.
Exercises, such as the squeeze technique, may be helpful to prolong an erection, but the most important point is you should learn ways to relax and avoid worries (such as performance anxiety) because it simply can make the problem worse.
I hope this answers your question.