What if I can’t ejaculate?

Sometimes, you can’t ejaculate when you want to. It might be because you’re used to masturbating or having sex in a certain way. Maybe you’re with a new partner and you need time to get used to being with that person. Drugs and alcohol can also make it harder for a person to ejaculate.

Try talking to your partner about what feels good and remember that ejaculation doesn’t have to be the ultimate goal of having sex. That usually helps. If you’re unable to ejaculate more than half of the time, talk to a doctor or health care provider.