According to Dailymail, a new study from Turkey suggests that less impulsive men tend to last longer in bed.
Men who are good planners, patient, and not rash in sensitive situations are less likely to experience severe premature ejaculation. On the other hand, those who tend to act on their impulses and lack behavioral control are more prone to losing control during intimate moments.
The researchers surveyed 80 men aged 18 to 45, divided into four groups:
Group with no sexual or psychological issues
Group with premature ejaculation before intercourse
Group with premature ejaculation within 15 seconds of penetration
Group with premature ejaculation between 15–30 seconds and 30–60 seconds
Results showed that men with the shortest duration of intercourse scored the highest on impulsivity measures, particularly on the factors of rash action and lack of premeditation. They also tended to seek thrill and novelty, had lower goal orientation, and were less persistent in their behavior. This indicates a possible link between low self-control and rapid ejaculation.

Additionally, men with this condition often suffer from anxiety and depression. On average, they scored six times higher on depression and almost five times higher on anxiety compared to the group without sexual issues.
According to experts, men with both ejaculatory disorders and mood disorders can be treated with antidepressants. However, the research group suggests that methods to enhance self-control, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), may also significantly improve longevity during intercourse.
What is Premature Ejaculation?
Premature ejaculation is when a man reaches orgasm and ejaculates sooner than desired. Approximately 30% of men in the UK are estimated to experience this issue.
Research indicates that, on average, men take about five and a half minutes to reach orgasm during intercourse. However, about one-third of men ejaculate within just three minutes.
The causes of this condition can stem from both psychological and physiological factors, including stress, depression, anxiety, or hormonal imbalances.
Exercises to Last Longer
Some studies suggest that Kegel exercises—squeezing and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles—can help prolong intercourse by an average of two minutes.
A 2014 study published in Therapeutic Advances in Urology, conducted by Italian doctors at Sapienza University of Rome, involved asking men with premature ejaculation to perform Kegel exercises three times a week, one hour each time, for 12 weeks.
The results showed that 83% of participants significantly improved their ejaculatory control and prolonged intercourse by an average of two minutes and 40 seconds, compared to an initial average of just 39 seconds.