Delayed ejaculation (DE) is a medical condition in which a man has difficulty reaching an orgasm. The "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" defines DE as a significant delay, infrequency, or absence of ejaculation at least 75% of the time during partnered sexual activity for six months. DE should not be confused with erectile dysfunction (the inability to achieve an erection) or decreased libido (low sex drive), although both can sometimes contribute. DE can be treated with medications or other medical interventions. This article discusses delayed ejaculation, what causes it, and how it can be treated.Delayed ejaculation is believed to affect 1% to 4% of the male population, according to a 2016 review of studies published inTranslational Andrology and Urology. What Are the Symptoms of Delayed Ejaculation? Delayed ejaculation is usually self-evident, especially to those affected. In some cases, the man may feel as if he on the verge of climax but is unable to reach t...
