Premature ejaculation
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Premature ejaculation causes: why do you ejaculate quickly?
It’s not always going to be easy to open up and talk about premature ejaculation. But the chances are a few people you know will have experienced it at least once; it’s a common problem. Although it’s not serious, it’s something that can cause upset and distress in your intimate relationships.
So what causes premature ejaculation?
Well, it depends. The root cause can either be physical (like having a hormone imbalance or increased sensitivity) or psychological (such as being stressed or anxious). What causes PE naturally varies from person-to-person, and with it so too does the best way to treat and manage it. Read on to find out more about the different causes of PE and what to do about them.
Medically reviewed by
Daniel Atkinson, GP Clinical Lead