Erection Problems

Mostly known as ErectileDysfunction (ED), this is a disorder or problem in men of any age in which the lack of high blood flow that goes through the penis makes it difficult to keep it hard enough to have intercourse or won´t get hard at all.
Though men may believe this is an unusual condition to be ashamed of, it is not. This is a serious condition that can affect not only the sex life, but it can be a result of an underlying disease such as blocked blood vessels, diabetes, or high cholesterol. Nowadays it is considered that this is also a physical problem, not like years ago where doctors use to say that it was going to disappear just by relaxing since it was just a mental issue, and in many cases it is but it is commonly suffered in young men due to the anxiety or preoccupation on satisfying their partners. On the other hand, mature men over the 40´s it is more likely that their dysfunction is caused by another condition, reason why it is very important to visit a doctor so tests can run and if, the underlying disease (in case there´s one) is causing ED and treatment is received  this condition probably will go away.

If an erection problem had been experienced rarely there´s no reason to seek for help, but if this is a frequent issue a doctor must be consulted. 

Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation occurs during the intercourse and men ejaculates sooner than they or their partner likes. If this happens from time to time there should not be a concern. However, if this is something that is frequently happening and a man ejaculates before initiating the intercourse of shortly afterward it can be considered premature ejaculation.

The premature ejaculation can be a result of any psychological situation or if can be a biological problem, though men feel embarrassed to talk about it, this is a very common problem and can be treated.

Symptoms:

Premature ejaculation had been classified by doctors in two types, either lifelong (primary) or acquired (secondary). 

Lifelong (Primary):  

This condition is mostly presented since adolescence and it occurs due to the poor habit masturbation process, the rush of having an orgasm or lack of privacy when having sex.

Ejaculation generally occurs within a minute after vaginal penetration

Inability of delaying ejaculation before or during the intercourse

Avoidance of sexual intimacy or frustration/negative personal consequences

Acquired (Secondary):

The secondary PE is presented in men who usually had not problems with the ejaculation process but as they get older this starts occurring. In most cases this is caused by any emotional problem, stress or

This presents the same symptoms as Primary PE, but as previously said, it starts happening after having a previous normal sexual life.

Grades of PE:

Grade 1:  This usually refers to those who encounter PE when  having any emotional problem or stress
Grade 2: In this grade ejaculation is presented within 1-5 minutes of vaginal penetration
Grade 3:  this grade refers to the chronic PE which consist of ejaculating right after the penetration.
Grade 4:  now, this is a more serious disorder and a man ejaculates before the penetration.

Physical or Psychological Problem?

¨The problem is in the mind not in the penis¨ such a common saying that results to be most of the times true. Premature ejaculation has been pointed as a mental/psychological issue and not physical like some people initially think.

In spite of everything, the brain is in charge of perceiving and managing sexual impulses and is linked with the physical and mental stimulation during sexual actions. Unlike sexual activities carried out with a partner, masturbation requires the construction of a fantasy in the mind in order to become self-aroused and get an erection. In some cases, self-arousal cannot be controlled since puberty and as a result, one becomes over-aroused and aims to ejaculate as soon as possible. This is the main cause of Primary PE.

 

In addition to the ¨embarrassment¨ premature ejaculation can make extremely difficult the Fertilization process for those couples who are looking to get pregnant, and if PE treatment is not done or effective, fertility treatment must be seek.