Premature ejaculation happens when an individual has an orgasm sooner than they would like. Premature ejaculation can happen before or shortly after penetration.
Premature ejaculation can be frustrating and embarrassing. You may feel you don’t have enough time to enjoy sex. You may have difficulty satisfying your partner. For some people, embarrassment about premature ejaculation can cause problems with intimacy and damage their relationships.
Premature ejaculation is a common problem. Up to 40% of individuals have this problem at some point in their lives.