One in ten men suffers some form of sexual dysfunction, such as premature ejaculation. The most common problem reported by men is that of erectile dysfunction, which affects around 7% of men aged 20 to 40, 11% of those aged 40 to 50 and over 40% of men over 60. Over half of men over 70 suffer from this problem – gender and sexuality have no impact on this, as it can affect every man.
Also known as impotence, erectile dysfunction is experienced by most men at some point in their life. However, it is only a problem if the individual in question believes it to be. There are many causes for this problem, such as psychological problems or stress, which can worsen the issue. Other problems can affect it though, such as heart disease, diabetes and a high blood pressure. If you’re suffering from this problem, seek medical advice as there may be a treatment available to you to help solve the issue. It is also worth getting it checked out as it can sometimes be a sign of other health problems such as raised cholesterol – this can sometimes be a signal of heart disease.
Premature ejaculation occurs when a man ejaculates sooner than he wants during sex, and can be causes simply through being overexcited when having sex, or through acute sensitivity in the nervous system, which causes the orgasm to happen earlier than anticipated. Sexual anxieties can also cause this, as well as stress and depression being linked to it. Many men simply don’t worry about it and work around the issue, but if you’re worried then there are ways to resolve the problem. There are creams available which can help prolong the sexual activity, as well as psychotherapy being effective for many men in getting to the root of the problem and helping you to explore why you may experience premature ejaculation. If you need further advice, speak to your GP who will offer support.
