When a man reaches his sexual climax too soon it is referred to as premature ejaculation which according to studies is one of the most common sexual problems although not openly discussed due to the embarrassment of men, the second one would be impotence problems. In a survey of several thousand males approximately 10 percent said that they experienced premature ejaculation. The problem does appear to be more common in younger men but can be experienced in all age groups.

Not physically harmful to the body, premature ejaculation can be psychologically hurtful and in severe cases premature ejaculation can have lasting effects on a relationship and has been known to even ruin marriages. In some instances the condition can be so bad that the man cannot manage to have intercourse because he invariably ejaculates before sexual relations begin. Premature ejaculation can be devastating for a man's self-confidence and frustrating for his partner, which can cause undue stress for their relationship. Some experts have believed for some time that premature ejaculation is caused by early experiences and the train of thought is that if a man rushed through the act of sex in his early years of sexual growth, he can develop premature ejaculation problems.

Evidence has shown this not to be the case and the American Medical Association has published studies to suggest that the issue of premature ejaculation actually begins at the start of a man’s sexual experience. Research shows that most men with a premature ejaculation problem have always had this problem, which leads them to believe that the issue may be psychological. However there are clues that point to the problem being, at least in part, a physical issue and anxiety seems to play a part in many cases. Also being nervous, a man is likely to climax too quickly and clear evidence of this is in very young men who are just experiencing sexual relations for the first time.  

For very mild premature ejaculation issues, many men don’t seek medical attention which may be more of control but for more severe issues men may want to consult their doctors because their problem may not be as simple as control. Other medical issues that may be causing the problem can be a symptom of something much more serious like infections or even prostate cancer.