Ejaculation problems
What is ejaculation?
Ejaculation is the release of semen from the penis at orgasm (sexual climax). When a man is sexually stimulated, the brain sends signals to the genital area through nerves in the spinal cord to make the pelvic muscles contract.
At orgasm, waves of muscle contractions transport the sperm, with a small amount of fluid, from the testes through to the vas deferens. The seminal vesicles and prostate contribute extra fluid to protect the sperm.
This mixture of sperm and fluid (semen) travels along the urethra to the tip of the penis where it is ejaculated (released).
----------------------What are ejaculation problems?
Men can experience different kinds of ejaculation problems, including:
How common are ejaculation problems?
Premature ejaculation is the most common male sexual problem and affects men of all ages. Premature ejaculation happens when a man is unable to control the timing of ejaculation, and ejaculates before he and/or his partner feels ready for this to happen, and this causes distress.
The other ejaculation problems are less common than premature ejaculation but can also cause distress for the man and his partner.
What causes ejaculation problems?
Ejaculation problems can have a variety of causes, both physical and psychological. Physical causes include some illnesses such as diabetes, some types of surgery or trauma, some types of inflammation or infection, and certain medicines. Psychological causes include stress, anxiety (such as anxiety about ‘sexual performance’), relationship difficulties and depression.
For each type of ejaculation problem and for each individual man there may be one or more causes of an ejaculation problem.
What should I do if I have an ejaculation problem?
If you have an ejaculation problem that is bothering you, a discussion with your local doctor (GP) is the best place to start to find out the cause of the problem and how it may be treated or managed. The GP may refer you to a specialist if needed.
https://www.healthymale.org.au/resources-tools/find-doctor
What about partners?
Talking to your partner can be helpful, particularly if you are feeling anxious about your ejaculation problem. When seeking treatment, involving your partner is also a good idea. In some cases partners have their own sexual problems that may need to be managed.
Natural Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction
Find out what you can do to raise your testosterone levels naturally, including changes to your diet and lifestyle.
Could be as easy as changing your diet!
YOUR health - as a man... https://www.healthymale.org.au/
You will find out why certain foods play special health roles in a man’s diet for prostate problems, staying lean, and putting on muscle. There are even some in the list that may help your bedroom performance.
Red Meat: If you closed your eyes and imagined a meal made for a man, there’s a good chance you’d dream up an imaginary steak. Men eat a lot more protein than women on average. And for the most part, all that additional protein is healthy. If you want to watch your weight, protein may be a better choice than carbs because your body spends more calories burning protein. It also helps build and retain muscle mass. The key is to have lean red meat in small portions and not eat it daily.
https://www.medicinenet.com/pictures_slideshow_foods_to_boost_male_health/article.htm
-------------------------- What is erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction is when a man is unable to get and/or keep an erection that allows sexual activity with penetration. It is not a disease, but a symptom of some other problem, either physical or psychological or a mixture of both.
How common is erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction is very common and becomes more common as men age. An Australian survey showed that at least one in five men over the age of 40 years has erectile problems and about one in ten men are completely unable to have erections. With each increasing decade of age, the chance of having erectile problems increases.
What causes erectile dysfunction?
Many factors can affect a man’s ability to get and keep an erection. Two or three factors, that may be a combination of physical and psychological factors, are often present at one time. Often erectile dysfunction is a sign of another serious health problem that may be undiagnosed. Sometimes there is no clear reason for the erectile dysfunction.
Known causes of erectile dysfunction:
Psychosocial problems
• Performance anxiety
• Sexual attitudes and upbringing
• Relationship problems
• Employment and financial pressures
• Depression
• Psychiatric disorders
Interference with nerve function
• Spinal cord trauma
• Multiple sclerosis
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Pelvic surgery (prostate, bowel)
• Parkinson’s disease
• Alzheimer’s disease
Reduced blood flow
• Atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries)
Interference by drugs, alcohol and medicines
• Alcohol and drug abuse
• Medicines used to treat:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- High cholesterol
- Depression and psychiatric disorders
- Prostate cancer
Metabolic problems interfering with blood vessel function (endothelial dysfunction)
• Diabetes
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Obesity
• High cholesterol
• Cigarette smoking
• Sleep apnoea
Urological problems
• Peyronie’s disease
• Pelvic trauma
Endocrine problems
• Thyroid disease
• Acromegaly (a condition caused by too much growth hormone)
• Cortisone excess
• Hypogonadism (a condition where the testes are not able to make enough testosterone [androgen deficiency] and/or sperm [spermatogenesis])
Is erectile dysfunction just part of getting old?
There is no doubt that the muscle cells in the ageing penis are less responsive, interfering with getting and keeping good erections. Like the rest of the ageing body, muscle tone in the penis reduces with age, as do many other aspects of sexual function. It can take longer for a man to get fully aroused. It may take much longer before a second erection happens compared to when the man was younger, and usually the erection is not as firm.
Who to talk to -
https://www.healthymale.org.au/resources-tools/find-doctor
Healthy Male Andrology Australia – what every man needs to know…
Download publications:
https://www.healthymale.org.au/health-professionals/our-publications
About our publications:
Healthy Male Andrology Australia produces a variety of publications including booklets, fact sheets, newsletters and reports. These publications are available at no cost for residents of Australia and can be accessed by individuals or organisations with an interest in male reproductive health.
Publications are available either on the website in PDF format for downloading and viewing using Adobe Acrobat Reader, or hard copies can be obtained directly from Healthy Male Andrology Australia by calling 1300 303 878 (cost of a local call) or by ordering online.
General enquiries: 1300 303 878
Printed publications are available free of charge to residents of Australia.
There are many Men’s health resources available for individuals and community groups. This information is Needed, not just for us blokes, but also for our partner’s wellbeing. With many thanks to for this most useful resource.
https://www.healthymale.org.au/
What is ejaculation?
Ejaculation is the release of semen from the penis at orgasm (sexual climax). When a man is sexually stimulated, the brain sends signals to the genital area through nerves in the spinal cord to make the pelvic muscles contract.
At orgasm, waves of muscle contractions transport the sperm, with a small amount of fluid, from the testes through to the vas deferens. The seminal vesicles and prostate contribute extra fluid to protect the sperm.
This mixture of sperm and fluid (semen) travels along the urethra to the tip of the penis where it is ejaculated (released).
----------------------What are ejaculation problems?
Men can experience different kinds of ejaculation problems, including:
- premature ejaculation
- retrograde ejaculation
- delayed ejaculation (or no ejaculation)
- painful ejaculation.
How common are ejaculation problems?
Premature ejaculation is the most common male sexual problem and affects men of all ages. Premature ejaculation happens when a man is unable to control the timing of ejaculation, and ejaculates before he and/or his partner feels ready for this to happen, and this causes distress.
The other ejaculation problems are less common than premature ejaculation but can also cause distress for the man and his partner.
What causes ejaculation problems?
Ejaculation problems can have a variety of causes, both physical and psychological. Physical causes include some illnesses such as diabetes, some types of surgery or trauma, some types of inflammation or infection, and certain medicines. Psychological causes include stress, anxiety (such as anxiety about ‘sexual performance’), relationship difficulties and depression.
For each type of ejaculation problem and for each individual man there may be one or more causes of an ejaculation problem.
What should I do if I have an ejaculation problem?
If you have an ejaculation problem that is bothering you, a discussion with your local doctor (GP) is the best place to start to find out the cause of the problem and how it may be treated or managed. The GP may refer you to a specialist if needed.
https://www.healthymale.org.au/resources-tools/find-doctor
What about partners?
Talking to your partner can be helpful, particularly if you are feeling anxious about your ejaculation problem. When seeking treatment, involving your partner is also a good idea. In some cases partners have their own sexual problems that may need to be managed.
Natural Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction
- Medical Author: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
- For centuries, men have tried all sorts of natural remedies for erectile dysfunction (ED) -- the repeated inability to get or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. But do they really work? It is simply not scientifically known at this point. Furthermore, you take these remedies at your own risk, because their safety profiles have not been established. What follows are commentaries by experts and reviews in the field of alternative treatments that are available over the counter for erectile dysfunction (Sideshow) and impotence.
Find out what you can do to raise your testosterone levels naturally, including changes to your diet and lifestyle.
Could be as easy as changing your diet!
YOUR health - as a man... https://www.healthymale.org.au/
You will find out why certain foods play special health roles in a man’s diet for prostate problems, staying lean, and putting on muscle. There are even some in the list that may help your bedroom performance.
Red Meat: If you closed your eyes and imagined a meal made for a man, there’s a good chance you’d dream up an imaginary steak. Men eat a lot more protein than women on average. And for the most part, all that additional protein is healthy. If you want to watch your weight, protein may be a better choice than carbs because your body spends more calories burning protein. It also helps build and retain muscle mass. The key is to have lean red meat in small portions and not eat it daily.
https://www.medicinenet.com/pictures_slideshow_foods_to_boost_male_health/article.htm
- Reviewed By: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
-------------------------- What is erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction is when a man is unable to get and/or keep an erection that allows sexual activity with penetration. It is not a disease, but a symptom of some other problem, either physical or psychological or a mixture of both.
How common is erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction is very common and becomes more common as men age. An Australian survey showed that at least one in five men over the age of 40 years has erectile problems and about one in ten men are completely unable to have erections. With each increasing decade of age, the chance of having erectile problems increases.
What causes erectile dysfunction?
Many factors can affect a man’s ability to get and keep an erection. Two or three factors, that may be a combination of physical and psychological factors, are often present at one time. Often erectile dysfunction is a sign of another serious health problem that may be undiagnosed. Sometimes there is no clear reason for the erectile dysfunction.
Known causes of erectile dysfunction:
Psychosocial problems
• Performance anxiety
• Sexual attitudes and upbringing
• Relationship problems
• Employment and financial pressures
• Depression
• Psychiatric disorders
Interference with nerve function
• Spinal cord trauma
• Multiple sclerosis
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Pelvic surgery (prostate, bowel)
• Parkinson’s disease
• Alzheimer’s disease
Reduced blood flow
• Atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries)
Interference by drugs, alcohol and medicines
• Alcohol and drug abuse
• Medicines used to treat:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- High cholesterol
- Depression and psychiatric disorders
- Prostate cancer
Metabolic problems interfering with blood vessel function (endothelial dysfunction)
• Diabetes
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Obesity
• High cholesterol
• Cigarette smoking
• Sleep apnoea
Urological problems
• Peyronie’s disease
• Pelvic trauma
Endocrine problems
• Thyroid disease
• Acromegaly (a condition caused by too much growth hormone)
• Cortisone excess
• Hypogonadism (a condition where the testes are not able to make enough testosterone [androgen deficiency] and/or sperm [spermatogenesis])
Is erectile dysfunction just part of getting old?
There is no doubt that the muscle cells in the ageing penis are less responsive, interfering with getting and keeping good erections. Like the rest of the ageing body, muscle tone in the penis reduces with age, as do many other aspects of sexual function. It can take longer for a man to get fully aroused. It may take much longer before a second erection happens compared to when the man was younger, and usually the erection is not as firm.
Who to talk to -
https://www.healthymale.org.au/resources-tools/find-doctor
Healthy Male Andrology Australia – what every man needs to know…
Download publications:
https://www.healthymale.org.au/health-professionals/our-publications
About our publications:
Healthy Male Andrology Australia produces a variety of publications including booklets, fact sheets, newsletters and reports. These publications are available at no cost for residents of Australia and can be accessed by individuals or organisations with an interest in male reproductive health.
Publications are available either on the website in PDF format for downloading and viewing using Adobe Acrobat Reader, or hard copies can be obtained directly from Healthy Male Andrology Australia by calling 1300 303 878 (cost of a local call) or by ordering online.
General enquiries: 1300 303 878
Printed publications are available free of charge to residents of Australia.
There are many Men’s health resources available for individuals and community groups. This information is Needed, not just for us blokes, but also for our partner’s wellbeing. With many thanks to for this most useful resource.
https://www.healthymale.org.au/