What can cause premature ejaculation?
The causes of premature ejaculation remain unknown, but experts speculate that a variety of psychological and physical factors could contribute to it.
Potential psychological causes could include:
- depression
- stress
- anxiety
- body image issues
- low self-esteem
- sexual repression
- sexual trauma or history of abuse
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- sexual performance anxiety
- relationship problems
Potential physical causes could include:
- penile sensitivity