End Premature Ejaculation Now - The 4 Phase Arousal Process

By understanding the 4-phase arousal process you can put an end to your premature ejaculation frustration.

During this process, your body goes through a number of physiological changes which form a definite, typical pattern. In the simplest terms, this pattern can be described as a build-up and release of tension.

Phase 1. Excitement

Premature Ejaculation can be set off due to over excitement. This is when you start to feel the onset of arousal. This phase can be brought on by physical contact, your thoughts and your emotions. In the excitement phase your breathing deepens and heart rate increases. You experience increased muscular tension and a rise in blood pressure along with the beginnings of an erection.

As the level of arousal rises, there is a resultant increase in muscular tension, pulse rate and blood pressure. Some men have what is known as a 'sex flush' which is a red rash beginning in the lower abdomen and then spreading to the neck and face or even to the shoulders, arms, and thighs.

Phase 2. Plateau

The word 'plateau' identifies that a certain level of arousal and excitement has been reached. Your erection is full and you feel highly aroused. This is maintained for a period of time before orgasm takes place. This is a difficult stage as the premature ejaculation signs are building up.

Although the fully erect penis does not go through any major changes in this phase, your testes will swell and draw closer to the abdomen. During plateau, the bulbourethral gland (or Cowper's gland) emits a clear, viscous liquid known as 'pre-ejaculate' or 'pre-cum'.

This purpose of pre-cum is to lubricate the female urethra for sperm to pass through. It also flushes out any residual urine or foreign matter. As a cautionary side note; pre-ejaculate can contain sperm and therefore cause pregnancy (I was amazed how many men I spoke to who did not know this while I was researching premature ejaculation).

Phase 3. Orgasm

An orgasm is also known as the sexual climax and occurs in response to continued sexual stimulation during the plateau phase. Prior to orgasm there is immense tension in the muscles throughout the body. Breathing is rapid while pulse rate and blood pressure are more elevated than during plateau. It is an abrupt, reflex release from this 'whole body' tension that forms the orgasm.

It is the most intensely pleasurable of all the phases and also the shortest, (and for those with serious premature ejaculation problems, even shorter!). It can be physical, psychological, emotional, or a combination of these. It is often accompanied by an obvious physiological response, such as ejaculation, blushing or spasm.

Either during sex or while masturbating and the feeling of orgasm is imminent, men find it difficult to stop the stimulation of the penis to the point of ejaculation because the feeling is so intensely pleasurable and satisfying.

Phase 4. Resolution

This is phase where your body returns to the former pre aroused state. After orgasm your whole body (and in particular your sex organs) require time to return to the former, un-aroused state. The most observable change in this period is the loss of erection.

During this phase and immediately after orgasm, men experience what is known as the "refractory period" and are physically unable to have another orgasm. The length of time of the refractory period is different for everyone. Times ranging from ten minutes to several hours are common.

There may also be such a refractory period in females, although it is much shorter and many women can experience several orgasms in rapid succession.

Gaining an understanding of this 4 step process will get you in the right direction when looking for a premature ejaculation cure.