Male sexual performance is greatly linked to a man’s mental and emotional well-being and sexual health. Premature orgasm is very common because it is so easily brought on by negative thoughts.

Here is a list of psychological factors that can cause premature ejaculation in males:

1) Depression
Men frequently associate male sexual performance, sexual stamina and sexual health with an ability to delay ejaculation. Long lasting sex can be a male ego-booster. The good feelings produced by better sex will propel a man to work hard to control ejaculation. On the other hand, if a man is depressed and feeling mentally low, the physical act of sex may not be enough to hold his full concentration. At this point he will care very little about lasting longer during sex and he may experience frequent early ejaculation.

2) Stress
If a man is focused on his stress and distracted from everything else, he may experience premature ejaculation. Sex, for many human beings, is a stress relief. However, sometimes our worry is so great that even the act of lovemaking is not powerful enough to clear our minds. Additionally, stress may arise because of a man’s relationship with his partner. If a man is stressed over the act of sex and male sexual performance it may be because he is focusing too intently on delaying ejaculation. The pressures he puts on himself may cause him to experience the adverse effect - premature orgasm.

3) Unrealistic Expectations about male sexual performance
Many men burden themselves with a great level of tension over male sexual performance. This is especially the case if they are comparing themselves to other men or if they are overly concerned about the way their partner perceives them sexually. As explained above, when a man tries too hard in the bedroom he often ends up hindering his ability to control ejaculation.

4) History of Sexual Repression
If a man was taught at a young age to reject sexuality and ignore and hide sexual urges, there is a good chance these lessons are still engrained in his mind. Many people grow up with the warning that sex is wrong. If this is the case, these people will come to fear the act of lovemaking, associating sex with guilt. Young boys exposed to this background learn to masturbate very quickly so as not to get caught. As adults these men are conditioned to reach early ejaculation. This can be a difficult habit to break.

5) Lack of Confidence
It is not uncommon for a man to struggle with insecurity issues in the bedroom. Men who have experienced male sexual problems in the past may expect early ejaculation and therefore confirm the condition. Men may also feel that they do not measure up physically, compared to their partner. These men will assume that they are inferior and therefore be unable to please their lover. In turn they will reinforce such behavior.

If any of these male sexual health problems sound familiar, it is important to understand that you are going through a completely normal male thought process. Boston Medical can offer you a premature ejaculation solution. Call one of our sexual health centers to learn how to fix premature ejaculation.