Hey guys,

Premature ejaculation is a more common problem than you might think – you are not alone.

It is estimated that the problem can affect between 20% and 40% of men, however because of the embarrassing nature of the condition, these figures could be much higher as many cases go unreported.

Consequently, many men at some point in their lives, will ask the question “Why can’t I last long in bed?” – and this is the question I aim to answer in this post.

Although the causes of premature ejaculation can vary, they can be split into two broad categories; physical and psychological. Sometimes the cause can be a combination of both physical and psychological factors.

Physical Causes of Premature Ejaculation

Physical causes are those that are are the result of diseases and illnesses or an unhealthy body.

Alcoholism and drug abuse can affect how long you last in bed. High blood pressure caused by an unhealthy lifestyle is also a common cause.

Diabetes can result in premature ejaculation if the body is unable to produce enough insulin as can a deterioration of nerve endings caused by multiple sclerosis. A deficiency of thyroid hormone caused by diseases such as hypothyroidism can also contribute to the condition.

Prostate disease and other conditions that affect the prostate gland (which is responsible for producing the white substance in semen as well as forcing the semen out of the penis during ejaculation) can also lead to ejaculation problems.

If you think that root cause of your own premature ejaculation may be related to one of these illnesses,you should seek further advice from your doctor. Even if you think the cause may be psychological, I would recommend getting a health check from your doctor to rule out any of these potential diseases.

Psychological Causes of Premature Ejaculation

Psychological causes are those that relate to the mind or psyche. Some psychological causes of premature ejaculation can be traced back to childhood – especially for men that have had ejaculation problems their whole life – whilst other psychological causes can be caused by recent events.

Traumatic experiences as a youngster from being caught masturbating to sexual abuse can cause premature ejaculation in later life, as can conditioning yourself to orgasm quickly to avoid being caught masturbating. Men that are brought up in environments where masturbation and sex is considered wrong or sinful can also be contributing factors.

Problems with the mind, such as depression, anxiety and high levels of stress are known to cause premature ejaculation. Emotional problems from unresolved conflicts with your sexual partner or worrying about reaching orgasm before your partner can also make the problem worse.

Summary

In this post, I’ve looked at some of the most common causes of premature ejaculation and hopefully given you some answers to the question of why you can’t last long in bed.

The good news is that most cases of premature ejaculation can be fixed and once the root cause of the problem has been identified, you can experiment with some of the treatments available.

In future blog posts, I’ll be discussing ways you can last longer in bed.

John