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What Causes Premature Ejaculation?

Premature Ejaculation Causes

Premature ejaculation is so common it’s often not even considered a problem. Most – if not all – men will experience this problem at least once during his adult life. In fact, it’s often seen as a weird rite of passage for men – learning how to compensate and deal with an episode of early ejaculation without it ruining their entire night. Still, for men who struggle with the issue on a regular basis, there’s no light side to the issue. Considering how common the condition is, why is it still so difficult to treat?

The Top 5 Causes of Premature Ejaculation

Since this troublesome condition can affect any man at any time, understanding the most common causes can help people to develop a more effective treatment plan. This often requires some fairly deep introspection and sometimes it is also necessarily to tackle bigger issues which can take a great deal of time and energy.

Stress

– Topping the list for common causes is stress. This is often the most common cause for acute episodes as well as long-term issues with the condition. Stress can come from anywhere including problems or issues at work or troubles in your relationship. Oddly enough, stress can also be triggered by happy events such as preparing for a wedding, moving house and getting a promotion.

How to Deal With It:

Deal with your stress triggers head on first by identifying areas in your life which can cause stress. Then tackle the underlying issue (talking to your boss about workplace issues or to your partner about relationships troubles, etc) while also engaging in stress busting techniques such as outdoor exercise, getting more sleep, going out to have fun with friends and even trying some spiritual meditation.

Anxiety / Depression

– Anxiety and depression are two other common triggers which are lumped together since one often is associated with the other. Coping with long-term anxiety or depression isn’t easy and, left untreated, they can contribute to a number of physical problems including obesity, diabetes and, of course, premature ejaculation.

How to Deal With It:

Therapy is often the best bet for people who have suffered with depression and anxiety for years. There are also pharmaceutical options which can help alleviate physical symptoms but addressing whatever is causing these feelings is the only true way to tackle and conquer the issue once and for all. Of course, this can take a long time and a great deal of emotional, spiritual and physical energy, so don’t be turned off to the idea of coupling prescription help with natural methods.

Weight

– Obesity is a leading cause to a litany of health related issues, one of which is a person’s cardiovascular health. This is important in relation to sexual well-being because blood flow is a vital part of healthy erections.

How to Deal With It:

Time to take a reality check on your diet. Too many of us believe we are eating healthy when, in fact, we’re falling into the same traps as many others. Fast food, ready meals and “grab and go” meals may save time, but they are loaded with salt, fat and sugar. Devote a week – just 7 little days! – to eating fresh, whole foods you prepare from scratch. You’ll spend a bit more time in the kitchen, but the pay-off will be worth it.

Fitness

– Fitness issues tend to go hand in hand with weight, and once you begin cleaning your diet, you’ll have more energy to address the issue of your overall physical fitness. How to Deal With It: Simple – get off that couch and on your feet. Get active for just 10 or 20 minutes a day to begin with and soon you’ll feel what a difference moving around makes.

As a Side Effect

– The other common cause for premature ejaculation is that it’s often a side effect for medications.

How to Deal With It:

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to identify medications which may be causing premature ejaculation and to determine what your options are in terms of changing prescriptions or pursuing natural alternatives.