Can excessive masturbation lead to premature ejaculation?

Let’s start this explanation with a reassurance: There is absolutely nothing wrong with masturbation. It’s a natural way to get to know your body, and everybody does it. With that said, there are certainly a lot of stigmas and rumors attached to masturbation. Hairy palms, losing your sex drive, etc., etc. One of the most persistent rumors about masturbation is that it can lead to permanent premature ejaculation in a man if done excessively.

Well men fret not. Even if you opted to masturbate 24/7, 365, you wouldn’t find yourself popping your top sooner when you got down to business with your partner. Excessive masturbation plays absolutely no part in your ability to reach orgasm.

Now, with that said, masturbation can lead to premature ejaculation if done incorrectly. It’s not about how often you do it; it’s about how long it takes you.

If you rush through masturbation in an attempt to reach orgasm quickly, then you are training your mind and body to view sex as a race. By finishing quickly, your body is being conditioned to believe that a quick orgasm is the best thing. This can translate to the bedroom, where you will find yourself reaching your peak quicker

If you decide to masturbate, take your time. If your body and mind view a quick orgasm as the end all be all, you’ll find you won’t be able to last when having sex. By training your body to last longer when masturbating, you’ll find that longevity will translate to the bedroom.

So excessive masturbation won’t cause you to develop premature ejaculation. But being masturbating incorrectly, you could be trading quick satisfaction for lifelong disappointment.