Treatment for premature ejaculation depends on whether it is lifelong or acquired, whether erection difficulties are present and what outcome matters to you.

Premature ejaculation is not defined by a stopwatch alone. Find out how control, timing and distress are assessed, and what may be causing a persistent change.

Topical anaesthetics reduce penile sensation, while behavioural and psychosexual approaches work on control, arousal and distress. Each has different advantages and limitations.

Dapoxetine is an on-demand prescription treatment for some men with premature ejaculation. Its short action does not remove the need for careful screening.

Premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction can occur separately or together. Identifying what happens first helps a clinician choose the right assessment and treatment.