Premature ejaculation is a common sexual problem. Occasional episodes are usually not a cause for concern, but repeated difficulty controlling ejaculation can affect confidence, intimacy and relationships.
Treatment may include behavioural techniques, counselling or medication depending on the cause and how much the condition is affecting you.
Common signs may include:
Premature ejaculation can affect people differently, but common patterns include:
Occasional premature ejaculation is common and does not necessarily require treatment. Persistent problems that cause distress may benefit from medical advice.
Premature ejaculation can be linked to psychological, physical or relationship factors. In some people, more than one factor may contribute.
Some men experience premature ejaculation from their first sexual experiences, while others develop it later after previously having normal ejaculatory control.
If PE begins suddenly, a healthcare professional may consider whether an underlying physical or psychological condition is contributing.
Alongside appropriate treatment, certain techniques may help improve ejaculatory control.
During sexual stimulation, stop when you feel close to ejaculation. Wait until the urge reduces before starting again. Repeating this can help improve awareness and control over time.
A thicker condom may reduce penile sensitivity and help delay ejaculation for some men.
Stress and anxiety can contribute to PE. Relaxation techniques and open communication with your partner may help reduce pressure.
Counselling may help if relationship difficulties, anxiety or previous experiences are contributing to premature ejaculation.
Discussing concerns openly may reduce pressure and make it easier to work on behavioural techniques together.
Recreational drug use can contribute to sexual problems and may also interact with prescription treatments.
Speak to a healthcare professional if premature ejaculation happens regularly and is causing distress or affecting your relationships or sexual wellbeing.
Medical advice is particularly important if:
Persistent ejaculation problems should be properly assessed because treatment depends on the underlying cause.
There is no specific food group that needs to be avoided solely because of premature ejaculation.
Premature ejaculation is when ejaculation happens sooner than you or your partner would like during sexual activity. Occasional episodes are common, but persistent PE may require treatment if it causes distress or affects relationships.
The most suitable treatment depends on the cause and severity of your symptoms. Options can include behavioural techniques, psychosexual counselling and medication such as Dapoxetine.
Priligy is a prescription medicine containing Dapoxetine, a short-acting SSRI licensed in the UK for premature ejaculation in eligible adult men aged 18 to 64.
Dapoxetine affects serotonin activity in the nervous system.
This can help delay ejaculation and improve control during sexual activity.
Priligy is designed to be taken on demand. It is usually taken approximately 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity.
Priligy should not be taken more than once every 24 hours. Always take the dose recommended by your prescriber.
Yes, Priligy tablets are available online from Pharmaceutra. A quick consultation with a licensed prescriber ensures the treatment is suitable before approval.
Common side effects can include:
Dapoxetine can also cause a fall in blood pressure or fainting in some people.
Alcohol should be avoided while taking Priligy. Alcohol can increase dizziness, drowsiness and the risk of fainting or injury.
You should avoid grapefruit juice for 24 hours before taking Priligy because it can increase dapoxetine levels in your body.
Dapoxetine may interact with medicines used for erectile dysfunction and can increase the risk of low blood pressure or fainting. Tell your prescriber if you use medicines such as sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil before taking Priligy.
Yes. Stress, performance anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties can contribute to premature ejaculation. Addressing these factors through communication, relaxation techniques or counselling may help.
Yes. Thicker condoms can reduce sensation and may help delay ejaculation for some men. Topical local anaesthetic products are another option in some cases, although they should be used carefully because they can reduce sensation in a partner.
The stop-start technique involves stopping sexual stimulation when you feel close to ejaculation, allowing arousal to decrease and then starting again. Practising the technique repeatedly may help improve control over ejaculation.
Speak to a healthcare professional if premature ejaculation happens regularly, causes distress or suddenly develops after previously normal sexual function. You should also seek advice if PE occurs alongside erectile dysfunction, pain, urinary symptoms or other health concerns.
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