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Sexual dysfunctions

Delayed ejaculation

Marked delay or absence of ejaculation in most sexual encounters, with discomfort.

Common signs

Great difficulty ejaculatingFrustration in the relationshipMay be related to medication

Tips

For you

  1. Medical and medication review
  2. Take the pressure off the goal
  3. Sex therapy

For family and friends

  1. Take the pressure off the goal together
  2. Talk openly about what you enjoy

When to ask for help

  1. See your doctor if you take antidepressants or other medication
  2. If it causes distress in the relationship

Guidance test

Answer thinking about the last few weeks. There are 8 questions and you get your result straight away. Your answers are not saved or sent.

0 of 8
1. I find it very hard to ejaculate
2. Sometimes I can't ejaculate
3. It happens in most sexual encounters
4. It frustrates me
5. I take medication that could have an effect
6. I worry about how my partner will react
7. It has been happening for months
8. I avoid sex because of it
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Free resources

Downloadable PDF sheetSigns, tips and resources to print or saveFree guide: CouplesFree resource from Clínica Vivaldi

Related disorders

Erectile disorderSexual dysfunctionsPremature ejaculationSexual dysfunctionsFemale orgasmic disorderSexual dysfunctionsSexual interest or arousal disorderSexual dysfunctions

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Reviewed by María Teresa Fernández Vicente, health psychologist and neuropsychologist (registration no. CV17304), in November 2026. Educational information prepared by the Clínica Vivaldi team based on the DSM-5-TR classification. It does not replace a professional assessment and cannot be used to diagnose.