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These topical anesthetics are applied 10–15 minutes before sexual activity and have fewer potential side effects as compared ed gels to SSRIs. [44] However, this is sometimes disliked due to the reduction of sensation in the penis as well as for the partner (due to the medication rubbing onto the partner if condoms are not used). Two different surgeries, both developed in South Korea, are available to permanently treat premature ejaculation: selective dorsal neurectomy (SDN)[46] and glans penis augmentation using a hyaluronan gel. [47][48] Circumcision has shown no effect on PE. [49] The International Society for Sexual Medicine guidelines do not recommend either surgical treatment due to the risk of permanent loss of sexual function and insufficient reliable data[49][50][23] and on the basis of violating the medical principle of non-maleficence as the surgery can lead to complications, of which some might not yet be known.

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[49] The most common complication of surgery is the recurrence of PE, reported to occur in about 10% of surgeries. [49] Other sources consider SDN as a safe and efficient treatment[51] and these surgeries are popular in Asian countries. Premature ejaculation is a prevalent sexual dysfunction in males;[52] however, because of the variability in time required to ejaculate and in partners' desired duration of sex, exact prevalence rates of PE are difficult to determine. In the "Sex in America" surveys (1999 and 2008), University of Chicago researchers found that between adolescence and age 59, approximately 30% of men reported having experienced PE at least once during the previous 12 months, whereas about 10 percent reported erectile dysfunction (ED). [53] In males, although ED is the most prevalent sex problem after age 60, and may be more prevalent than PE overall according to some estimates,[54] premature ejaculation remains a significant issue that, according to the survey, affects 28 percent of men age 65–74, and 22 percent of men age 75–85. Sigmund Freud published widely accepted

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rapid ejaculation was due to neurosis,

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[25] Men were instructed to pay close attention to their arousal pattern and learn to recognize how they felt shortly before their "point of no return", the moment ejaculation felt imminent and inevitable. Sensing it, they were to signal their partner, who squeezed the head of the penis between thumb and index finger, suppressing the ejaculatory reflex and allowing the male to last longer. The squeeze technique worked, but many couples found it cumbersome. From the 1970s to the 1990s, sex therapists refined the Masters and Johnson approach, largely abandoning the squeeze technique and focused on a simpler and more effective technique called the "stop-start" technique. During intercourse, as the male gets the sensation of approaching climax, both partners stop moving and remain still until the male's feelings of ejaculatory inevitability subside, at which point, they are free to resume active intercourse.

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The functional-sexological approach to treating premature ejaculation, as developed by François de Carufel & Gilles Trudel, offers a novel method focusing on sexual function improvement without interrupting sexual activity. This treatment, distinct from traditional behavioral techniques like the squeeze and stop-start methods, has demonstrated significant improvements in the duration of intercourse, sexual satisfaction, and overall sexual function. A pivotal study by De Carufel & Trudel (2006) showcases the effectiveness of this approach. [33] Moreover, the Cochrane review on psychosocial interventions for premature ejaculation recognizes the De Carufel study as having a low risk of bias, highlighting its methodological robustness among psychosocial intervention studies. [34] This acknowledgment points to the functional-sexological treatment as a promising avenue for individuals and couples grappling with premature ejaculation, suggesting a shift towards more contemporary and empirically supported treatments in the field. that penetrative sex was the

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[2] The DSM-5 allows for specifiers whether the condition is lifelong or acquired, applying in general or only to certain situations, and severity based on the time under one minute, however these subtypes have been criticised as lacking validity due to insufficient evidence. The 2007 ICD-10 defined PE as ejaculating without control, and within around 15 seconds. Several treatments have been tested for treating premature ejaculation. A combination of medication and non-medication treatments is often the most effective method. Many men attempt to treat themselves for premature ejaculation by trying to distract themselves, such as by trying to focus their attention away from the sexual stimulation.

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There is little evidence to indicate that it is effective and it tends to detract from the sexual fulfillment of both partners. Other self-treatments include thrusting more slowly, withdrawing the penis altogether, purposefully ejaculating before sexual intercourse, and using more than one condom. Some men report these to have been helpful. Several techniques have been developed and applied by sex therapists, including Kegel exercises (to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor) and Masters and Johnson's "stop-start technique" (to desensitize the male's responses) and "squeeze technique" (to reduce excessive arousal). To treat premature ejaculation, Masters and Johnson developed the "squeeze technique", based on the Semans technique developed by James Semans in 1956. only right way to achieve female

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[68][69] Spermatorrhoea was later sub-classified into other symptom clusters based partially on how it affected semen. [69] Treatment for spermatorrhoea at the time included catheterisation, cauterisation, circumcision, and sticking needles through the perineum into the prostate. [69] In the 19th and early 20th centuries, cultural stigma towards researching sexuality drove its unpopularity as a subject of study among doctors and in publications. [68] The first recognition the symptoms described in spermatorrhoea as a disorder in itself is believed to be in 1883, termed ejaculatio praecox. [69] The origin of the modern version of ejaculatio praecox, called premature ejaculation, is thought to have begun with Alfred Adler before major developments of psycohanalytic theory. erection was essential to female orgasm.

Medication Name	Active Ingredient	Usage Frequency	Typical Dose	Side Effects	Prescription Required	Cost ($)
Dapoxetine	Dapoxetine	As needed	30 mg before sex	Nausea, dizziness	Yes	1.5-2.5
SSRIs (off-label)	Sertraline, Paroxetine	Daily	50-100 mg daily	Fatigue, dry mouth	Yes	1-2 per pill
Tramadol (off-label)	Tramadol	As needed	50 mg	Drowsiness, nausea	Yes	0.50-0.80 per pill

[71][72] It stated that males who ejaculate prematurely

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[53] Other studies report PE prevalence ranging from 3 percent to 41 percent of men over 18, but the great majority estimate a prevalence of 20 to 30 percent—making PE a very common sex problem. [5][11][52][55][23][56][57][58] There is a common misconception that younger men are more likely to develop premature ejaculation and that its frequency decreases with age. [59][60] Prevalence studies have indicated, however, that rates of PE are relatively constant across age groups. Male mammals ejaculate quickly during intercourse, prompting some biologists to speculate that rapid ejaculation had evolved into genetic makeup of human males to increase their chances of passing their genes. Ejaculatory control issues have been documented for more than 1,500 years.

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The Kamasutra, the 4th century BCE Indian marriage handbook, declares that "if a male be long-timed, the female loves him the more, but if he be short timed, she is dissatisfied with him. Waldinger summarizes professional perspectives from early in the twentieth century. Sex researcher Alfred Kinsey did not consider rapid ejaculation a problem, but viewed it as a sign of "masculine vigor" that could not always be cured. [66] The belief that it should be considered a disease rather than a normal variation, has also been disputed by some modern researchers. In the 19th century, a symptom called spermatorrhoea invented by William Acton in 1857, meaning excessive or involuntary semen discharge, was developed and at the time used as a medical justification of celibacy. females, so they ejaculate

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[35] Access to functional-sexological therapy can be limited due to a shortage of qualified professionals. A study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy found that many individuals experience difficulties in seeking treatment for sexual concerns, largely due to a lack of awareness about available services and the scarcity of trained sex therapists, making these services appear inaccessible to those in need. Pharmacological treatments for premature ejaculation, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, topical anesthetics, and tramadol, increase intravaginal ejaculatory latency time compared with placebo; adverse events are common and overall evidence quality is limited by methodological heterogeneity and risk of bias. Dapoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, has been approved for the treatment of premature ejaculation in several countries. [38][39][40] Other SSRIs are used off-label to treat PE, including fluoxetine, paroxetine,[41] sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram and clomipramine.

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[38] The opioid tramadol, an atypical oral analgesic is also used. [38][42] PDE5 inhibitors appear more effective than placebo and outcomes may be enhanced when combined with SSRIs for premature ejaculation, but the evidence is heterogeneous and of uncertain methodological quality. [43] The full effects of these medications typically emerge after 2-3 weeks, with results indicating about ejaculatory delay of up to 4 times greater than before medication if the medication is combined with psychotherapy. [38] Premature ejaculation can return upon discontinuation,[38] and the side effects of these SSRIs can also include anorgasmia, erectile dysfunction, and diminished libido. Topical anesthetics such as lidocaine and benzocaine, commonly known as delay sprays, that are applied to the tip and shaft of the penis have also been developed to essentially numb the intended area. rapidly, which satisfies them but frustrates their partners,

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who are unlikely to experience orgasm that quickly.

Pill Type	Common Side Effects	Serious Risks	Population Caution	Duration of Side Effects
Local Anesthetics	Numbness, irritation	Allergic reactions	Men with allergies to anesthetics	Few hours to a day
Prescription Medications	Dizziness, nausea	Serotonin syndrome, depression	Men on SSRIs or antidepressants	Few hours to days
Natural Supplements	Gastrointestinal discomfort, headaches	No significant risks	Pregnant or nursing women	Varies