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Delayed ejaculation is a dysfunction in men characterized by the absence of ejaculation during sexual intercourse, but which happens more easily during masturbation. The diagnosis of this dysfunction is confirmed when the symptoms persist for about 6 months and is less frequent than premature ejaculation, which is a dysfunction characterized by ejaculation before or right at the beginning of penetration.
This dysfunction can generate frustration for both men and women, with guidance from a sexologist or psychologist, for example, so that the situation is clarified, in addition to guidance from the urologist, since delayed ejaculation can also be related to the obstruction of the channels that the sperm, for example.
Possible causes
Delayed ejaculation can happen both due to clinical and psychological factors, mainly due to:
- Obstruction of the channels through which the sperm passes, thus preventing ejaculation;
- Diabetes;
- Use of antidepressant drugs;
- Excessive alcohol use;
- Use of drugs, such as cocaine, crack and marijuana;
- Psychogenic causes;
- Concerns about sexual performance;
- Child sexual abuse;
- Religious issues.
Because there are several causes associated with this dysfunction, the diagnosis can be made by several medical specialties depending on the cause, such as a psychologist or sex therapist, urologist or endocrinologist, for example.
Symptoms of delayed ejaculation
Delayed ejaculation happens when the man is unable to ejaculate during sexual intercourse for at least 6 months, which is easier to happen during masturbation.Although there is no ejaculation, the man is able to maintain his erection for longer, prolonging sexual activity, which can cause pain, both in women and in men, due to the loss of natural lubrication, in addition to becoming exhausting and frustrating for both and can cause stress in the relationship, anxiety and depression, for example.
In addition, delayed ejaculation can be classified as primary or permanent, when it is present throughout a man's life, or be secondary or transient, when it arises from a certain age or as a result of some situation.
How to treat
The treatment of delayed ejaculation is based on the identification of the cause, being easily solved, and usually involves therapy, mainly because the fact that in most cases delayed ejaculation is related to psychological factors. In addition, therapy is important due to the consequences that delayed ejaculation can bring to the relationship, being interesting, in these cases, couple therapy, for example.
It is also important that men maintain healthy habits, such as regular physical exercise, balanced diet and avoid smoking, drinking or taking drugs and follow the treatment that may have been indicated by the doctor.