Generally speaking, keeping a careful eye on one’s penis health helps avoid many potential penis problems. But sometimes penis health issues pop up despite careful and close monitoring. One of the less common penis problems a man may encounter is that of the spontaneous ejaculation.
The problem
A spontaneous ejaculation is exactly what it sounds like – a release of semen from the penis without any “warning” and often without any corresponding orgasm (although this last may vary from man to man or from one spontaneous ejaculation to another). In many instances, the ejaculation occurs in the absence of an erection or any outward sign of arousal in the penis at all.
Some men report that their very first ejaculation may be of the spontaneous variety, although there is some controversy about this. Often, a man means that his first ejaculation occurred without him physically stimulating himself or engaging in sexual contact with another person; however, very frequently the first ejaculation is accompanied by a very definite erection and fairly lengthy period of arousal and of sexual feeling, which differentiates it from what is meant by spontaneous ejaculation.
On a purely technical basis, sometimes nocturnal emissions – ejaculating in one’s sleep – may be considered forms of spontaneous ejaculation; however, doctors tend to treat them as distinct from spontaneous ejaculation.
Embarrassing
As one can well imagine, a man who suffers from frequent spontaneous ejaculation (or even infrequent instances) might find it extremely embarrassing. This is the case whether a man experiences the problem in the presence of definite erections or arousal or in their absence.
One of the things that is frustrating about chronic spontaneous ejaculation is that it is usually difficult to predict. Perhaps it happens to one man 2 or 3 times a month and is accompanied by an erection. This can make a man anxious when he gets an erection, as he is not sure whether it will result in an unexpected ejaculation or not. On the other hand, if he does not generally have “warning” in the form of arousal, he may find himself mid-conversation having to excuse himself.
Why does it happen?
Doctors do not really know exactly why spontaneous ejaculation occurs, especially chronically and in adult men. During adolescence, the raging hormones associated with that period may account for an occasional spontaneous ejaculation or two.
But what about during adulthood? One factor that is common with spontaneous ejaculation is stress. Some men who ejaculate spontaneously – whether it is one time only or fairly frequently – report experiencing keen stress in their lives (and especially in their work situation) and often find that the problem occurs when they are feeling especially stressed. It has been theorized by some that the spontaneous ejaculation is the body’s attempt to ease that stress, as typically it is accompanied by high levels of dopamine, the “feel good” hormone. However, studies have not been conducted to test this hypothesis.
In some cases, there may be a medical connection to spontaneous ejaculation. Some medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, or psychosis may potentially be associated with this form of penis problem.
When medication seems to be a trigger, trying another drug might be an option. If stress is the likely cause, lifestyle changes to minimize stress or to learn to deal with it better (such as meditation and yoga) might be tried.
Spontaneous ejaculation is one of the more embarrassing penis problems, and so a man may want to pay attention to penis health to minimize chance of another issue. Regular application of a first-rate penis health oil (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) can help improve penis health. The best oils will contain both a high-end emollient (such as shea butter) and a natural hydrator (like vitamin E) to help keep skin soft and well moisturized. The oil should also contain vitamin C, a key component of collagen, a tissue in the body that gives skin its tone and elasticity.