Premature Ejaculation: What Causes it?

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) states that premature ejaculation is the most common sexual disorder in males. Furthermore, according to data from the American Psychological Association (APA), 27 percent of men in the general population suffer from this condition. This article discusses the possible physical and psychological causes of this disorder. It’s important to remember that, in the majority of cases, the sufferer has anxiety that could prevent any “normal” ejaculation response. What’s premature ejaculation? The DSM-5 defines premature ejaculation as a persistent or recurrent pattern of ejaculation occurring during sexual activity within one minute of…