Premature ejaculation causes: why do you ejaculate quickly?

Penis oversensitivity can have a few different causes. For instance, if you’ve had a recent urinary tract infection, this can cause pain in the genital area, making it feel oversensitive to touch and stimulation. A recent circumcision might also cause the glans of the penis to become extra sensitive for a while too.

If you’ve experienced trauma or an injury to your penis in the past, from playing contact sport or even from lots of vigorous sex this can cause oversensitivity and mean that PE can develop.

There are other conditions like phimosis which can cause oversensitivity too. This is a condition where the foreskin is too tight and it can’t be pulled back from the head of the penis comfortably .

But can phimosis cause premature ejaculation? With phimosis, you’re more likely to experience discomfort and soreness. There’s the chance that you’ll need to take care with using extra lubrication and barrier protection, such as condoms to reduce the sensation you feel when you’re being intimate with anyone.

On its own, phimosis is unlikely to trigger premature ejaculation, in fact it’s more likely to increase your latency time. To treat this condition, clinicians often recommend circumcision to help with the symptoms and once you’re recovered any pain and discomfort should disappear.

It might seem counterintuitive but erectile dysfunction can cause premature ejaculation. It often occurs when you realise you can’t always sustain an erection for long enough. When you do achieve one, it’s easy to get into the habit of ejaculating too quickly. This can turn into a cycle of repetitive sexual behaviour that’s difficult to break.

In cases like this, it’s good to catch up with a doctor as it might mean that you need to have any issues with ED treated first. Medications such as Viagra can be used to help with this as it will help increase latency time and thus assist with premature ejaculation.

There are some physical health problems that can cause premature ejaculation. We’ve mentioned high blood pressure and diabetes, but there are some other wellbeing issues that can affect the condition too.

Can thyroid issues cause erectile dysfunction? If you suffer from an overactive or underactive thyroid gland, it’s because there is a hormonal imbalance affecting your body. You may need to take Thyroxine to help with this. One of the unpleasant side effects of undiagnosed thyroid issues is sexual dysfunction.

In men who have hypothyroidism, it can be common to experience difficulty in keeping an erection for very long before early ejaculation occurs.

Your genito-urinary health can play a part too and sometimes issues can arise with your bladder or prostate that are worth checking out. Does an enlarged prostate cause premature ejaculation? Well, if you have the signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate such as frequent, painful urination, reoccurring urinary tract infections and inflammation then this can cause the early release of sperm during sex.

If you think you might have either of these health concerns, you might be advised to get yourself checked out to make sure everything is as it should be.