Someone commented on a recent video I made, which is entitled, “Testosterone Levels:
What’s Normal Vs Optimal And Best Range” … and they asked:
“Is premature ejaculation linked to or caused by having low testosterone?”
And I bring this up because I’ve had this question asked many times.
Additionally, it’s an important topic because it’s been estimated that 20-30% of men worldwide
are commonly affected by premature ejaculation.1 In fact, it’s considered one of the most
common sexual dysfunctions in men.
And I can honestly say that it’s happened to almost every guy at some point in their
lives, so it’s also very normal.
It does typically affect more younger men.
However, it easily affects guys of any age, even older men in their 60’s and beyond.
While other sexual problem, erectile dysfunction or impotence, is lower in younger men and
gets worse as we age.
Such as 50% of men age 50 and 60% of men age 60 and so forth.2
And while erectile dysfunction has much more to do with low testosterone and hormonal imbalances
and poor blood flow…
Premature ejaculation does NOT.
So, to answer your question: No, premature ejaculation is typically not directly related
to low testosterone.
However, it can be caused by hormonal imbalances and/or abnormal levels of brain chemicals
and neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin.
Definition Of Premature Ejaculation
However, let’s first define what Premature Ejaculation is:
Premature ejaculation is defined as persistent or recurrent ejaculation with minimal sexual
stimulation before, upon, or shortly after penetration, or before the person wishes,
causing distress and embarrassment to one or both partners, potentially affecting sexual
relationships and overall well-being.
The problem is exacerbated by the fact that guys don’t want to talk about this - with
friends, their partner or even their doctor.
So there’s more shame involved.
This causes more anxiety, worry, overthinking and thus, making things worse.
Men classified with probable premature ejaculation self-reported3
poor control over ejaculation (50%), low satisfaction with sexual intercourse (23%),
low satisfaction with sexual relationship (30%),
low interest in actually having sexual intercourse (28%),
difficulty in becoming sexually aroused (due to worry) (34%),
and difficulty relaxing during intercourse (31%).
These findings highlight the negative impact of premature ejaculation on quality of life,
sexual performance and enjoyment of sex.
And the more you think about it, the worse it can get.
What’s The Cause The truth is, nobody knows the exact cause.
I personally think it’s both psychological and physical.
Thus, both mental and hormonal.
For example, if you’re a young guy who is going to have sex for the first time or you’re
new to sex, of course you’re going to orgasm quickly.
It’s all new and interesting, it’s feels great and your hormones are super high and
you’re really horny.
Or if you rarely have sex or masturbate, there’s build up and it needs to get out - if you
know what I mean.
So the minute you finally have sex, you’re going to burst.
Very different than if you just had sex earlier in the day, the need is nor where as high
and you’ll last longer.
Worry, anxiety, depression, feeling guilty, masturbation habits all can cause premature
ejaculation.
Even for example if you have erectile dysfunction and you’re so worried that you’re going
to go limp and soft, that you may then rush to have an orgasm and now it happened “prematurely”
and sooner than you or your partner wanted.
In this case, it’s both hormonal and emotional.
And some guys have super sensitive penises… similar to some women who have really sensitive
clitoris and thus, stimulation is greatly heightened and you’ll reach orgasm much
faster.
So What’s The Solution Now, in regards to solutions for ending or
reducing premature ejaculation, I did a video about this specific topic called “5 Proven
Ways To END Premature Ejaculation”.
I’ve put the direct link below this video in the description area.
Go watch it now, implement some of the tactics and get control and confidence about this
part of your life.