“My husband is a diabetic and has been experiencing premature ejaculation. Are the two related?”

Diabetes, and diabetic medications, commonly cause difficulty in achieving adequate erections. Etiology of premature ejaculation is more difficult to determine and is best discussed with his physician.

No. Diabetes does not cause premature evacuation.

Diabetes mellitus can damage the delicate nerves and blood vessels involved in providing a normal erection. Signals from the brain delivered through the spinal cord to the penis in response to local stimulation can be scrambled disrupting the sequence of events leading to climax. Medications to improve local blood flow for intercourse, such as pills or injections, may serve to sustain the erection. Improving diabetes control may also prevent further loss of erectile function.

No

Yes, the two could be related. However, there are many causes of PJ, so your husband and you need a complete evaluation by a qualified person trained in sex therapy. Start with a urologist & proceed from there. You did not tell me what medication he is taking for his diabetes, so I cannot give you specific answers. Most diabetes and blood pressure meds tend to cause delayed ejaculation rather than premature, but some can cause premature as can the diabetes itself. Both of you need to see the Dr. to get to the root of the problem. There are many causes of the problem to look for that may or may not be related to the diabetes or the medication. Get a good evaluation by a urologist & perhaps a gyn. for you. Then see a licensed sex therapist if needed. Your problem is important to your life and marriage & nothing to be shy about (it is common) and can be controlled with good diabetes control, perhaps a change in meds., & perhaps a qualified sex therapist. Please tell the Dr.'s your problem & get help. Your sex life is important to your life & marriage, so don't be shy & get the help you need. Good luck!