Sex Therapy Yields 4.2-Fold IELT Increase in Lifelong Premature Ejaculation: RCT
Reading Time: 2 minutes Introduction Premature ejaculation (PE) remains one of the most prevalent sexual dysfunctions among American males, affecting approximately 20-30% of men aged 18-59, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Characterized by ejaculation occurring within one minute of vaginal penetration (intravaginal ejaculatory latency time, IELT), lifelong or acquired PE significantly impairs quality of life, relational satisfaction, and psychological well-being. Traditional pharmacotherapies, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like dapoxetine, offer symptomatic relief but are limited by side effects and lack of long-term efficacy. Sex therapy, encompassing behavioral techniques like the stop-start method, squeeze technique, and...


