Patient's question:
I have always had the habit of sexual intercourse, and it seems like it has been three years. Recently, I discovered that I have some symptoms of premature ejaculation, which are said to be possibly caused by sexual intercourse. I would like to consult about this. How should I treat this condition?Doctor's answer:
Sex refers to the act of stroking and stimulating the external genitalia with the hands, which subsequently induces sexual arousal to achieve temporary psychological pleasure, thereby creating a form of sexual activity. Excessive or prolonged sexual activity can lead to sexual dysfunction. This is because the stimulation and friction of the penis caused by a man's manual stimulation is relatively intense. In subsequent normal sexual activity, the sexual stimulation obtained by the penis in the vagina is not stronger than that of sexual intercourse. From this perspective, sexual intercourse will never lead to premature ejaculation. On the other hand, long-term and overly frequent sexual intercourse, like excessive sexual activity, can cause excessive excitement of the erection center and ejaculation center, leading to fatigue. As excitement shifts to inhibition, it can result in sexual dysfunctions such as premature ejaculation and delayed ejaculation.