Signs & Symptoms

There's no medical standard for how long it should take a man to ejaculate. The primary sign of premature ejaculation is ejaculation that occurs before both partners wish in the majority of sexual encounters, causing concern or distress. The problem may occur in all sexual situations, including during masturbation — or it may only occur during sexual encounters with another person.

Doctors often classify premature ejaculation as either primary or secondary:
• You have primary premature ejaculation if you've had the problem for as long as you've been sexually active.
• You have secondary premature ejaculation if you developed the condition after having had previous, satisfying sexual relationships without ejaculatory problems.