Premature Ejaculation Treatment Options in New Zealand: What Works Best?

Premature ejaculation is a very common sexual problem, but it can be challenging to talk about for individuals who experience it. Fortunately, premature ejaculation treatments can help NZ men improve their sexual health and their mental well-being in effective ways.

What Is Premature Ejaculation?

Premature ejaculation is a condition where a man cannot control the timing of ejaculation, often ejaculating before he or his partner is ready. This condition is actually the most common sexual problem that men experience, with around 1 in 3 men aged 18-59 experiencing it sometime in their lives.

Although it’s crucial to note that not all instances of ejaculating too early are signs of this condition. It’s normal to ejaculate too soon every once in a while, so this isn’t a concern if it’s not frequent. However, you might have the condition if you always or nearly always ejaculate prematurely, or if you cannot delay ejaculation.

How soon do you have to ejaculate for it to be considered premature? While there is no set time, ‘premature ejaculation’ usually refers to ejaculating within around one minute after penetration. This condition primarily relates to having no control over ejaculation, ejaculating before you or your partner is ready and becoming distressed by it. If you frequently or always experience this and you and your partner are unhappy with the condition, it may be time to seek premature ejaculation treatments in NZ. 

    There are two different types of this condition:

• Primary. This refers to a lifelong condition, where an individual has always had no control ever since their first sexual experience. Lifelong conditions may be caused by a chemical imbalance that results in a lower ejaculatory threshold. So, these individuals may ejaculate sooner than they want, and they could have more trouble controlling their ejaculations.
• Secondary. This refers to an acquired condition, where the individual has had normal functioning before, but the condition is acquired later on. Acquired conditions may occur due to other physical problems, like erectile dysfunction. Or, they can also occur due to psychological issues, such as anxiety or stress. For example, performance anxiety before a sexual encounter can make it much more challenging to maintain an erection and ejaculate when desired. This can subsequently cause even more anxiety and stress, worsening the issue.

Premature Ejaculation Treatments In NZ

The kind and cause of your condition will strongly affect the type of treatment we suggest for you. If your condition is caused by physical issues, such as erectile dysfunction or a chemical imbalance, then we can consider physical medical treatments. However, conditions caused by psychological issues, like performance anxiety, can be treated through appropriate means like counselling. 

We may suggest a comprehensive treatment plan including both physical and psychological treatments, such as both medication and therapy. Of course, our team will work with you to discover the treatments that you are most comfortable with. While we cannot guarantee results for any treatment, we will continue to work with you throughout your programme and adapt our approach as needed. 

What are common treatments for premature ejaculation in NX?

Sex Therapy. Performance anxiety, stress and other psychological issues can strongly affect your physical health, including your sexual wellness. Undergoing counselling with a sex therapist could help you combat your mental symptoms, improving your sexual wellness. 

Consider the root causes of your condition and the best ways to handle them. For example, while performance anxiety before sexual acts is best handled by a sex therapist, you may want to seek relationship counselling if your psychological stressors come from your relationship itself. Pursuing these treatments with your partner could help you improve your sexual well-being and your relationship.

Behavioural Techniques And Reducing Penile Sensation. Practising methods to delay ejaculation could help a man improve his ejaculatory control. This could involve you and your partner stopping stimulation when you are about to ejaculate, squeezing the end of the penis before ejaculation to reduce the sensation and using topical local anesthetic medications to reduce penile sensation.

Oral Medication. Certain oral medications can result in delayed ejaculation. When considering medication, we will also discuss potential additional side effects that you should be aware of.

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment. Premature ejaculation can be a symptom of other issues, such as erectile dysfunction. If this is the case, then treating the root cause itself could also lessen premature ejaculation symptoms.

Where Do You Start? Discovering NZ Premature Ejaculation Treatments

Speaking about your sexual health issues can be difficult, and you may feel embarrassed about your situation. It’s normal to feel hesitant when discussing these matters, which is why our Essential Men’s Clinic team stays open, supportive and communicative when working with clients. 

We want to make this process as comfortable and accessible for you as possible. A great way to start is to take our online test, which will let you tell us more about yourself through a simple questionnaire. This test is fully confidential, free and obligation-free, so there’s absolutely no pressure to continue with any treatments afterwards. Learn more about premature ejaculation and our online consultation process here.

Reach out to our team on 09 523 5999 or through our website.

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