20-30 Percent Of Men Suffer From Premature Ejaculation | Men's Health Magazine Australia

This Is How Many Men Actually Suffer From Premature Ejaculation

For most men, the thought of popping the champagne bottle after one stroke is daunting. No one wants the reputation of being short-lasting in bed nor do they want to disappoint their partner. Turns out a lot more people than you think suffer from the debilitating condition. 

According to Everyday Health, doctors estimate between 20 and 30 per cent of men will experience premature ejaculation at some stage of their lives. 

The publication suggests there are three psychological reasons for premature ejaculation:

Previous sexual experiences that linked sex to excitement and anxiety. 

– Anxiety related to sexual performance or other life issues. 

– Fear of erectile dysfunction.

Meanwhile, according to sitethere are other causes due to health concerns: 

– Abnormal hormone levels

– Low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin

– Abnormal condition affecting the ejaculatory system

– Thyroid issues

– Inflammation or infection of the reproductive organs, specifically the prostate or the urethra

– Damage to the nervous system, which could have been caused by trauma or surgery

– Drugs

– Diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease

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