Why Men "Jump the Gun" During Sex, and What Can Be Done About It

There are few things that wreck a man's confidence more than a lackluster performance in the bedroom. Indeed, a man's failure to impress his partner came make him feel, well, less of a man. While most of the attention involving men's sexual health woes involves erectile dysfunction, there's another problem that frequently undermines men's efforts in the bedroom - premature ejaculation.

This chuckle-inducing condition is very simple to describe. Put simply, premature ejaculation occurs when a man ejaculates too early into sex, often leaving the man and his partner dissatisfied. As you can imagine, men are generally reluctant to talk about this issue, which helps to cover up just how common it actually is. It is estimated that roughly a third of men struggle with premature ejaculation at some point in their lifetime.

There are a number of reasons why men can reach climax early into a sexual encounter. Psychological issues might be to blame, or the body might be struggling with physical abnormalities. The various causes behind premature ejaculation are further detailed below:

• Sometimes, men have had nerve-wracking sexual encounters early in life, in which they were pressured to wrap things up early due to external circumstances. This can lead to men developing a psychological habit of ejaculating prematurely.
• Men might experience feelings of guilt during a sexual encounter, especially if they are cheating on their partner. To deal with these emotions, men might pressure themselves to conclude their shameful trysts as soon as possible.
• Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a sworn enemy of millions of men, and for good reason; it is a problem that can completely derail a once-healthy sex life. To make matters worse, ED can also lead to early climaxes during sex. This is because such men are worried about maintaining an erection, and as a result begin to rush their ejaculations. This strategy can inadvertently train the body to climax early, an involuntary pattern that can be hard to fix.
• Another culprit is just old-fashioned anxiety. Often times, a man can be his own worst enemy during sex. Being worried about one's sexual prowess can be a self-fulfilling prophecy; in other words, a man might be so concerned about a premature climax that such an unwanted ejaculation actually occurs.

Finally, men with physical problems can struggle with controlling their orgasms. Biological reasons for premature ejaculations include abnormal hormone levels, an excessive amount of neurotransmitters in the brain, inflammation of the prostate and/or urethra and thyroid irregularities.

Long Lasting Solutions

So what can men do to fix this embarrassing shortcoming? There's no silver bullet for treating premature ejaculations, but there are certain techniques that can be employed to help men enjoy better sex.

• It may sound a bit surprising, but a man's breathing patterns can directly impact the timing of a man's orgasm. Generally speaking, an orgasm is proceeded by quick and heavy breathing. Breathing at a slower pace relaxes the body, and can delay ejaculation.
• The logic behind this next piece of advice is much more obvious - to hold off orgasm, men can simply thrust at a slower pace during intercourse. Sure, quick thrusts might increase pleasure, but they can also have the double-edged effect of hastening orgasm.
• Another option for men with this problem is to simply take the issue in hand. Okay, we'll stop with the horrible puns, but masturbating a few hours or so before sex can ward off premature ejaculations. After masturbating, a man's body usually needs time to reload (last pun, we swear). Due to this process, having an additional orgasm shortly after masturbating requires more effort and, more importantly, more time.
• If the proceeding methods are ineffective, you might stand to benefit from using a desensitizing condom. These specialized condoms establish a stronger-than-usual barrier between the penis and vaginal tissue, greatly reducing the sensations a man feels during sex. Though this strategy can make sex less enjoyable, the positive trade off is that men can prolong physical intimacy with their partners.
• Oftentimes, we can't fix problems on our own, and need the sound advice of professionals to find solutions. If all your efforts to last longer are all for naught, you might consider consulting a sex therapist with your partner.

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