Premature ejaculation (PE) is when during sexual intercourse, there is too rapid achievement of climax and ejaculation occurs in the male relative to his own or his partner's wishes. In this state, ejaculation occurs during the early stages of sexual excitement or soon after the insertion of the penis into the vagina. Premature ejaculation is one of the most common male sexual problems negatively impacting sexual life leading to worry, stress, or serious concern. About 1 in 3 men are affected by PE at some point in their life.
Premature Ejaculation can be differentiated between two types. Primary PE, which is present from the time a man attains puberty, and Secondary PE which is acquired later in the man's life.
Premature Ejaculation can be further divided between
· Global Premature Ejaculation, which occurs with all partners and in all circumstances, and
· Situational Premature Ejaculation which occurs in certain situation or with specific partners.
How is PE measured? (To be continued...)