Men's sexual health

Premature ejaculation

Around one in three men deal with it at some point, and almost none mention it to a doctor. Here's what's actually going on, and how it's treated.

  • 1 in 3

    Men affected at some point

  • Most

    Cases treatable

  • 45 min

    Private consult

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Signs

  • Ejaculation within about a minute of penetration

  • Little or no sense of control over timing

  • It happens on most attempts, not just some

  • Avoiding intimacy because of it

  • Frustration or distance in the relationship

Common causes

  • Serotonin signalling differences, often lifelong

  • Heightened penile sensitivity

  • Anxiety and stress, especially in new situations

  • Prostate inflammation or thyroid issues

  • Rushing caused by erection difficulties

When to see a doctor

  • It's been there since your earliest experiences

  • It started suddenly after years without issues

  • It's putting strain on your relationship

  • You're also noticing erection changes

  • You want a real answer, not internet tricks

Understanding the condition

It's medical, and it responds to treatment

Premature ejaculation is the most common sexual complaint men report, and it isn't about willpower or experience. In most lifelong cases it comes down to how the nervous system handles serotonin and sensitivity, wiring, not character.

There are two versions, and they're treated differently. Lifelong PE has been there from the start; acquired PE appears later and often has a trigger worth finding, like prostate inflammation, thyroid issues or new erection difficulties.

A proper consult sorts out which one you have and whether anything else is hiding behind it. From there the options are well studied: on-demand medication, topical treatments, daily medication and behavioural techniques, often in combination.

Most men wait years before bringing this up, and it's usually the most fixable thing they mention. There's a clear playbook, and most men respond to it.
Dr. Sirirat Nakdang (Pong)

Our solutions for premature ejaculation

Options, matched to the cause

We work out whether it's lifelong or acquired first, then choose from these, sometimes one, sometimes a combination. Each links to the full guide.

First line

Dapoxetine

A short-acting SSRI developed specifically for PE. Taken on demand 1–3 hours before sex, not every day.

Read the guide

Topical

Lidocaine delay products

Numbing sprays and creams that reduce sensitivity locally. Technique matters; used correctly they work without affecting your partner.

Read the guide

Daily option

Sertraline

A daily SSRI used off-label when on-demand dosing isn't enough. Needs proper dosing and medical follow-up.

Read the guide

Your journey

What happens when you come in

1. Private consult

45 minutes, one to one, no judgment and no audience. The doctor has heard it all before; say it once and it's handled.

2. Rule-out tests

Only if your story points to one: hormone bloods, prostate or infection checks, and screening for erection issues that can hide behind PE.

3. Your plan

On-demand medication, a topical, a daily option or technique work, matched to lifelong or acquired PE. You decide, never pressured.

4. Same doctor follow up

Dose and approach reviewed after the first weeks with the doctor who saw you. No hand offs, no starting over.

Meet the doctors

Who you'll see

Board-certified urologists who treat this every week, trained internationally. The same doctor from consult to follow-up.

Dr. Sirirat Nakdang (Pong)

Dr. Sirirat Nakdang (Pong)

Board-certified Urologist

Dr. Noppon Arunkajohnsak (Win)

Dr. Noppon Arunkajohnsak (Win)

Board-certified Urologist

Dr. Attapol Mahalelakul (Do)

Dr. Attapol Mahalelakul (Do)

Board-certified Urologist

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Frequently asked questions

What actually counts as premature ejaculation?

Doctors look at three things together: ejaculation within about a minute of penetration, little sense of control over it, and distress or avoidance because of it. Occasional quick episodes when you're stressed or it's been a while are normal, not a condition.

Is it psychological or physical?

Usually both, in different proportions. Lifelong PE is mostly neurobiological, how your nervous system handles serotonin and sensitivity. Acquired PE more often has a physical trigger like prostate inflammation, thyroid issues or erection difficulties, with anxiety layered on top. The consult separates the two.

Can it be treated without taking a pill every day?

Often, yes. Dapoxetine is designed to be taken only before sex, and topical lidocaine products are used on demand as well. Daily medication is one option among several, usually reserved for men who don't respond to on-demand approaches.

What if I also have trouble keeping an erection?

Tell the doctor, because it changes the plan. Erection difficulties can cause a rushing pattern that looks like PE, and treating the erection problem first often improves the timing on its own. Both can be assessed in the same visit.

Is the consultation confidential?

Completely. It's a private room, one doctor, and your records stay within the clinic under Thai medical confidentiality rules. Nothing is discussed at the front desk, and follow-ups are with the same doctor you already told once.

Get a straight answer, in private

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answer, in private
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