User • 2026. 03. 04.
I don’t have sexual experience yet, but when I masturbate, even with minimal stimulation, I feel the urge to ejaculate within about 10 seconds and have to stop. I’m still in high school—what should I do?
I understand that premature ejaculation usually refers to difficulty controlling ejaculation during intercourse, but in my case, regardless of psychological factors, my penis seems extremely sensitive and I reach the point of ejaculation very quickly.
How can this be managed or improved?
Ryu Kyung-ho
Goldman UrologyDirector, Goldman Urology Gangnam
Hello, this is Dr. Kyungho Ryu from Goldman Urology Clinic, Gangnam.
Concerns about ejaculatory control during adolescence are quite common and can occur due to physical changes and hormonal influences during this stage of development. The sensation of ejaculation experienced during masturbation can differ from that during actual sexual activity due to environmental and psychological factors, so it is not necessary to prematurely assume a diagnosis of premature ejaculation.
Maintaining overall physical health through regular exercise and balanced nutrition is also important. As you are still a student, it is generally more appropriate to focus on psychological stability and developing healthy sexual habits, rather than considering medication or surgical treatment at this stage.
If these efforts do not improve your symptoms and the issue continues to cause significant stress or disruption in daily life, it would be advisable to visit a urology clinic for further evaluation.
At our clinic, we carefully assess each patient’s symptoms and overall health condition based on extensive clinical experience, providing accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.
Identifying the exact cause is the first step toward effective treatment.
If your symptoms persist, we recommend visiting a urology clinic for further evaluation.
Thank you, and we hope this information was helpful.
* This answer is based on medical documents and cannot replace an actual diagnosis.