Getting older is an inevitable part of living, and our bodies experience many changes as we age. However, if you know what to expect—and have the right attitude—you can have a healthy and satisfying love life well into your later years. I am not the man I used to be. What men usually mean is that they do not have the same level of sexual desire they used to have, it takes longer to get an erection, it takes longer to ejaculate, it takes longer to get aroused again after they make love, and their erections are not as firm—or some combination of the above. These are all predictable changes that occur as men get older.

For most men, ejaculating is synonymous with having an orgasm, although some men can have an orgasm without ejaculating. Ejaculate contains fluid from the prostate, seminal vesicles, and bulbourethral glands. Though it contains a wide variety of substances , including citric acid, cholesterol , mucus, and water, its primary job is to deliver sperm. Research shows that the frequency with which a man ejaculates may affect his health, sperm count, and overall well-being. This article looks at how often a man should release sperm, whether there is a link between ejaculation and cancer , and the effects of ejaculation on the body. Many men may wonder whether their sexual behavior is normal.

Premature ejaculation is the most common sexual problem for men. It is a lack of control over ejaculation so that it often happens sooner than the man or his partner wants, causing distress for one or both partners. Some men ejaculate as soon as foreplay starts.

We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Ejaculation is the release of semen from the penis during an orgasm. PE is common. About one in three men between the ages of 18 and 59 experiences PE at some point.