Dear CRYSTAl12043,

Everyone is different, so there's no right or wrong amount of time for it to last.

Some guys worry that they ejaculate too early during sex play — especially when they are first beginning to have sex with a partner. Early ejaculation, or premature ejaculation, means that a guy can't control his response to the stimulation that triggers ejaculation, so he ejaculates before he wants to. Early ejaculation is fairly common in younger, less sexually experienced guys.

Guys who feel they ejaculate too early might want to share their concerns with their partners. Also, open communication with partners about likes and dislikes, and paying attention to sensation during sex play can help guys delay ejaculation. It can slow down the process of getting to the point of ejaculation. Wearing condoms can help make a guy last longer. There are special brands to help do just that.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

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