How to tell if you have premature ejaculation?
Premature Ejaculation (PE) is one of the common sexual dysfunctions in men. It refers to the inability of men to control the time of ejaculation during sexual intercourse, resulting in a decrease in the quality of sexual life. In recent years, with the increasing attention to health topics, the issue of premature ejaculation has also become a hot topic of discussion. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to conduct a structured analysis of the judgment criteria, influencing factors and coping methods of premature ejaculation.
1. Judgment criteria for premature ejaculation

According to the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM) definition, premature ejaculation must meet the following conditions:
| Judgment Dimension | specific standards |
|---|---|
| time standard | The time from vaginal insertion to ejaculation lasts ≤1 minute (primary premature ejaculation) or ≤3 minutes (secondary premature ejaculation) |
| control ability | Little or no ability to delay ejaculation |
| psychological impact | Significant distress or relationship strain due to premature ejaculation |
2. Common types of premature ejaculation
| Type | Features |
|---|---|
| primary premature ejaculation | Existing from the first sexual experience, lifelong |
| secondary premature ejaculation | Later, it suddenly appears due to psychological, illness and other factors. |
| situational premature ejaculation | Only occurs under certain circumstances (e.g. stress, new partner) |
3. Self-assessment methods
If you suspect premature ejaculation, you can make a preliminary judgment through the following steps:
1.Record sexual intercourse time: Use a stopwatch to measure the time from insertion to ejaculation, record multiple times and average it.
2.Evaluate sense of control: Are you always unable to control your ejaculation when you don’t want to?
3.Observe emotional reactions: Are you anxious or avoiding sex due to ejaculation too soon?
4. Analysis of influencing factors
| factor category | Specific content |
|---|---|
| psychological factors | Anxiety, depression, stress, sexual inexperience |
| physiological factors | Prostatitis, thyroid disease, abnormal hormone levels |
| behavioral habits | Long-term rapid masturbation and excessively frequent sex |
5. Response suggestions
1.Medical examination: Rule out organic diseases such as prostatitis.
2.behavioral training: Such as the "stop-and-go method" or the squeeze technique to extend the time of ejaculation.
3.psychological intervention: Relieve anxiety and improve partner communication.
4.drug treatment: Use dapoxetine and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor.
Summary
The judgment of premature ejaculation requires a comprehensive assessment based on time, control and psychological impact. If the criteria are met, timely intervention is recommended. The recent hot topic of "men's health" on the Internet also emphasizes that premature ejaculation is not an unspeakable problem, and scientific response is the key.
Note: The data in this article refers to the ISSM guidelines and hot topics on health in the past 10 days. It is for reference only. Please consult a professional doctor for specific diagnosis.
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