In many cases impotence is psychological, but other factors can contribute to the problem, such as alcohol or drug abuse, diabetes, or side effects from prescription drugs. Discussing the problem openly with a clinician may help alleviate your concerns. Premature ejaculation usually refers to ejaculating before you want to during sexual intercourse. It can range from ejaculation before entering the vagina to very soon after entry. A stimulating sexual situation and a long interval since the last ejaculation may influence sexual control problems.
Premature ejaculation is common in young men and greater control can develop with age.
Use of a condom during sex can delay ejaculation for many men. Most women appreciate it when men take an active interest in birth control. This can range from offering to use condoms or offering to help pay for birth control, to bringing up and discussing birth control before you have sex. Talking about it beforehand can relieve some of the tension and make sex more enjoyable. Many times men and women make assumptions about birth control.