Patient's question:
I am 23 years old this year. Due to long-term masturbation, my penis is now very small. It is only 3-4 centimeters long when flaccid, and less than 10 centimeters when erect. It is also very thin, with a circumference of less than 10 centimeters. What's even more frustrating is that each time I masturbate, it only takes less than a minute to finish. I wonder if this counts as premature ejaculation, and whether it will affect sexual life? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello, premature ejaculation caused by masturbation is not necessarily classified as premature ejaculation. Premature ejaculation occurs during actual sexual intercourse. However, long-term masturbation can lead to premature ejaculation in men. Premature ejaculation refers to a shortened time of penile thrusting inside the vagina (normal duration is 15 minutes or longer, 5-10 minutes is considered too fast, and less than 2 minutes is severe premature ejaculation) or ejaculation before the penis is inserted into the vagina. It is caused by certain factors leading to excessive sensitivity of the penile nerves. Common causes include patients with prolonged phimosis, where the foreskin covers the glans for too long, as well as patients with prostatitis, whose pelvic floor nerve thresholds are lowered. A significant portion of premature ejaculation cases are caused by long-term masturbation.Advice: Masturbation is ultimately harmful, such as leading to conditions like prostatitis, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and anejaculation. It is recommended that men quit masturbation early.