Information on premature ejaculation Information about premature ejaculation Premature ejaculation is another sexual dysfunction that is very prevalent. Only a small number of men with this condition seek treatment.
Premature ejaculation is defined as rapid ejaculation with a perception of lack of control.
The condition is life long in the majority of cases, although some men complain about situational premature ejaculation. The latter group frequently have a some degree of coexisting erectile dysfunction. Treatment in the past consisted of behavioral modification such as the pinch technique or the stop-start technique. This traditional treatment requires substantial investment of time, expenses and motivation. In the past few years, treatment with medications has been introduced with considerable success and advantages in addition to some side effects.