Premature ejaculation is interpreted as an unconscious biological survival response linked to emotional conflicts involving fear, the danger inherent in physical contact, or a rush to finish the act due to the fear of being discovered or punished.

The biological purpose of premature ejaculation is immediate survival in the face of an unconscious danger, serving as an archaic defense mechanism to ensure the continuation of the species in the shortest possible time.

In nature, the rabbit is the archetypal example of a “prey species” that uses speed during the act as a purely survival-based mechanism against predators.

The human reptilian brain (the oldest part, responsible for survival) does not distinguish between a real predator (such as a lion or a fox) and a symbolic or psychological “predator.”

The symptom is triggered when the unconscious mind perceives the same urge to “flee” that a rabbit feels.

The primary emotional conflicts underlying the symptom include:

First, premature ejaculation may stem from a fear of being discovered. This often originates in early sexual experiences during adolescence, when sex took place in secret—such as in the family home or a car—amidst a constant rush and the fear of being caught by parents.

The body internalizes and automates this urgent response.

Another conflict is known as “subordinate wolf syndrome.” In a pack, only the alpha male has the right to reproduce.

A subordinate wolf must mate in secret and extremely quickly to avoid being discovered and killed by the leader.

In humans, this manifests as a sense of inferiority, a fear of authority, or involvement in relationships perceived as “forbidden.”

Premature ejaculation can also stem from a symbolic incest conflict: when your unconscious mind detects that your current partner shares too many similarities with your mother, sister, or grandmother—whether in terms of physical appearance, personality, relationship dynamics, or even a name—it triggers a biological alarm.

Since incest is a universal taboo rejected by both biology and culture to protect the species, the brain blocks or sabotages the sexual act through premature ejaculation (or erectile dysfunction) in order to end the encounter as quickly as possible and avoid “sin” or biological danger.

Likewise, it can result from a biological conflict rooted in the idea that “having children is dangerous.

“If your parents were facing a severe financial crisis when you were born, if you were an “unwanted” child, or if your birth derailed your mother’s or father’s life plans, your unconscious mind may have internalized the message that children bring problems, scarcity, or unhappiness.

Consequently, the brain activates a defense mechanism—expelling semen as soon as possible (often before penetration or right at its onset)—to reduce the likelihood of pregnancy.

Furthermore, another conflict that can underlie premature ejaculation is the fear of intrusion: a man may unconsciously perceive his partner as a “predator” poised to consume, control, or judge him.

Faced with the fear of being emotionally harmed or “devoured” during intimacy, the biological imperative becomes: get it over with quickly and flee.

Memories of danger within the family lineage: Transgenerational stories in which sex or conception resulted in drama, death during childbirth, rape, or financial ruin, thereby associating the sexual act with an unconscious sense of danger.

Questions for introspection:

What were your first sexual experiences like?

Was there guilt, secrecy, fear, or a rush to finish before being discovered?

What was your relationship with your father like during your childhood and adolescence?

Was he an imposing, cold, violent, or unpredictable man?

Did you feel you had to hide your preferences, your relationships, or your sexuality for fear of his judgment, mockery, or punishment?

When you are with your partner, do you feel an internal pressure to “perform” or “not fail,” or do you experience a vague sense of guilt without knowing its source?

What were the circumstances of your birth? Were your parents very young, under stress, or facing serious financial difficulties?

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