Much like diabetes and depression, premature ejaculation can affect every type of man. It is a condition which is blind to your social or monetary standing, and does not discriminate based upon age or ethnicity. There remains a large stigma surrounding premature ejaculation and any of its sibling sexual dysfunctions. Even though it is an incredibly common condition, it is not freely spoken about. Most men are embarrassed to admit or discuss their premature ejaculation issues, thinking that having the condition somehow makes them less of a man. However, even the most masculine, testosterone filled, manly-men can and do suffer from early ejaculation.
If your amount of wealth, power, or social status does not affect premature ejaculation, then what does? Well, physical health and overall fitness levels are a contributing factor. A person who is excessively overweight, for example, is more likely to deal with the issue. In addition to physical health and fitness concerns, mental and emotional health also play a key role in diagnosing and treating premature ejaculation.
Premature Ejaculation and Mental Health
When a man seeks professional assistance with his premature ejaculation problems, the physician will spend quite a bit of time determining the man’s medical and family history. It is important for the doctor to understand any known or possible ailments that the patient might have, as any number of these ailments could be playing a role in their sexual dysfunction. Over the last few decades, premature ejaculation has been studied in increasing detail. Scientists and researchers have discovered a myriad of triggers or possible causes for the dysfunction.
While overall physical health is important to overall sexual health, it is not the only topic to consider. Mental and emotional health play an even bigger role in a man’s sex life. It is now known that the mental issues of depression and anxiety are strong triggers for premature ejaculation. Further research being conducted today is determining that there are other mental and emotional conditions which affect sexual health and performance.
The controversial conditions of ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are showing an alarming correlation with premature ejaculation. This is not to say that all ADD or ADHD sufferers will have premature ejaculation issues, nor will all men dealing with premature ejaculation have ADD/ADHD. Yet, in many cases, the two roads seem to cross.
Many patients and physicians take issue with both attention disorders, often assuming that they are fictitious. While the debate will continue, there are a number of people around the world currently being diagnosed and treated for both conditions. More often than not, a person diagnosed with ADD or ADHD will be prescribed a pharmaceutical medication to help alleviate the symptoms. In addition to drugs, there are more natural and holistic treatments available to ADD/ADHD sufferers.
As the coincidence of ADD/ADHD and premature ejaculation grows, scientists are beginning to postulate that the patient has both conditions because a certain part of the brain is not functioning correctly. People with ADD or ADHD have an inability to focus on one task. People with premature ejaculation have an inability to focus on their body and pre-empt orgasm. Both processes occur in the same part of the human brain. If a man allows his focus to be divided and cannot concentrate adequately on sex, sexual dysfunction is sure to follow. We should note that premature ejaculation is not the only sexual health issue related to ADD or ADHD, erectile dysfunction is also showing a connection.
As the physicians and researchers who are studying this phenomenon make further progress, they are hoping to discover a treatment which will alleviate the symptoms of both ADD/ADHD and premature ejaculation. It is likely that the perfect treatment for both will not rely on medications, but instead on behavioural therapies.
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