Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My partner and I are not married yet. When we are intimate, my penis becomes erect, but when she touches it, I ejaculate. Is this considered premature ejaculation?Medical history: Excessive prepuce
Doctor's answer:
Hello, in general, a healthy male typically reaches ejaculation within 2 to 6 minutes of the penis being inserted into the vagina. You are currently 26 years old, and if your sexual performance occasionally lasts a shorter duration, it cannot be conclusively diagnosed as premature ejaculation. It is recommended that you consult a doctor at a hospital for a comprehensive evaluation to determine if you meet the diagnostic criteria for premature ejaculation.Premature ejaculation is classified into primary and secondary types:
- Primary premature ejaculation refers to experiencing rapid ejaculation from the very first sexual encounter, almost every time, and with every sexual partner. In 90% of cases, the ejaculation latency period is less than 2 minutes.
- Secondary premature ejaculation is characterized by: normal ejaculation latency periods before the onset of premature ejaculation; it may be caused by other medical conditions and can appear suddenly or gradually; it may occur intermittently at certain stages; and it can be alleviated or resolved with the treatment of the underlying primary condition.