Premature ejaculation: The seven-minute rule
In a four-week study of 1,587 men, researchers report that men who suffer from premature ejaculation (PE) had an average intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) of 1.8 minutes, compared to 7.3 minutes in men who did not. Men with PE and their female partners also had higher ratings for personal distress, interpersonal difficulty with their partner, lack of ejaculation control, and dissatisfaction with sexual intercourse.
This scientific study, appearing in the May issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, is the first large epidemiologic study to define patient populations of those with (207) and without (1380) premature ejaculation by measuring average times to ejaculation with stopwatches. This average, or IELT, is defined as the time between the start of vaginal intromission and the start of intravaginal ejaculation.
This study is also one of the first data sets to address the concerns of female partners. Both members of the couples studied were asked to report on a variety of subjective factors. Significant overlap in IELT was observed between the groups who suffered from PE and those without. Thus, the study data suggest IELT may not be sufficient to diagnose PE, and that subjective factors, like lack of control, may also be valid indicators.
"Most people think uni-dimensionally about PE in terms of considering it a disorder of time," states Stanley E. Althof, Ph.D., corresponding author of the study. "This article demonstrates that subjective factors like sense of control, distress, and sexual satisfaction need to be considered when treating this highly prevalent disorder."
PE is the most common male sexual dysfunction affecting men and their partners. However, available data suggest that only 1-12% of males self-reporting receive treatment for their dysfunction. According to The Journal of Sexual Medicine editor Irwin Goldstein, most physicians do not inquire about the existence of premature ejaculation when the patient has other sexual complaints or when the partner has orgasmic dysfunction. As seen in this study, premature ejaculation adversely affects sexual satisfaction, and partner distress is a common motivation for afflicted men to seek treatment.
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April 14, 2005
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November 6, 2009 by Anonymous, 1 day 21 hours ago
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many peoples
October 22, 2009 by Anonymous, 2 weeks 3 days ago
Comment id: 45671
dont agree. many peoples dont have healthcare
PE
October 16, 2009 by Anonymous, 3 weeks 2 days ago
Comment id: 45528
I dont really have PE, but my first lover did the 'squeeze' technique, and stop n go...led to mind-blowing orgasm for me...I tend to take awhile...for some partners, they like that...seems like I take longer while taking macuna prueins, but MUCH more desire, more potent
PE is not the end of the world
September 25, 2009 by Anonymous, 6 weeks 2 days ago
Comment id: 44994
There are many different factors for premature ejaculation, mainly psychological and biological. But, no matter how, most of the cases can actually be improved by some exercise programs, not pills definitely.
Examples:
1. Stop and start technique
2. Squeeze technique
3. breathing technique
4. doing more foreplay
5. Arousal control exercise
For detail information, please read this article
http://www.articlesbase.com/sexuality-articles/prematureejaculation-how-to-cure-it-1265468.html
Hopefully it can help those who have PE. Good luck!
Thank you....
August 18, 2009 by Anonymous, 11 weeks 4 days ago
Comment id: 44186
I just wanna thank the women who put no pressure on men like me. I suffer from PE but my wife always tells me she will always stay with me and that she has more than enough with what i can give her. I love her very much! And for the guys who have it, find a real woman who loves you, i know for a fact it will be easier to overcome this problem with no pressure on you...
in most cases you were right
July 24, 2009 by Anonymous, 15 weeks 2 days ago
Comment id: 38309
i would have to agree to this approach, though there is some other factors.
more information can be found here: last longer in bed
Premature Ejaculation has Different Causes
July 12, 2009 by Anonymous, 17 weeks 9 hours ago
Comment id: 37923
Well, this kind of studies validates what is folk wisdom, which is that premature ejaculation has different roots. Sometimes your body is not working properly which is classified as behavioral problem, and sometimes is your mind the one out of focus and doctors then catalog this as a psychological problem.
Of course, different causes call for different treatments. You might need counseling in case of psychological issues, or physical therapies or pills if it is your body the one out of control.
Lately, it is been a chemical in our brains, serotonin, the one everybody is talking about. Lacking in serotonin might be a trigger factor behind outbreaks of premature ejaculation. Logically, you would need to increase your levels of serotonin for preventing premature ejaculation. The problem is that serotonin must be created inside the body...but scientists have found a shortcut, by administering specific triggering chemicals.
Yes, there are plenty of treatments for curing premature ejaculation, and this study just corroborate it.
A nice source of information can be found here:
http://www.men-sexhealth.com
A woman who has slept with a lot of men
July 4, 2009 by Anonymous, 18 weeks 1 day ago
Comment id: 37707
I have dated rich, poor, famous, not famous, young, old, and very old. I am very attractive to all kinds of men including bisexuals. I'm thinking about writing a book called, "The Making of a Mistress." All the men I have been involved with were cheating on someone to be with me except my first boyfriend and my husband of almost 13 years. So, with this said, I have been with many men who get very excited when they are with me. A lot of them cum really fast, but can keep going and cum again. This is a very good thing! For instance, my own husband in the beginning of our relationship would cum and cum and cum. I liked it. I loved it! I knew he was excited and happy to be with me. Over the years he stopped cuming so quickly and now we do it every day and he can last as long as he or I want. Sometimes, it just takes time while being with the same partner.
My Experience
June 29, 2009 by Anonymous, 18 weeks 6 days ago
Comment id: 37625
This may have momentarily made you feel "powerful" but think of how frustrating it is to be intimate with a man with PE.. when you are unable to even touch him without him having an orgasm. The very enjoyment of sexual activity is to be able to be close and feel each other as you reach that point of excitement. I found myself extremely attractive to a good friend yet never able to enjoy being intimate to a mutual satisfaction. I did enjoy bringing him to climax but we were never able to enjoy sex as it should be due to his PE. This ultimately distroyed our relationship. I feel it had a devastating effect to his self-esteem and his ability to relate to me on a healthy level. I believe it is very stressful on the man and his stress is then passed on to his partner. I wish there were more help for men that suffer with PE. Even if you love a man the dysfunction can create a devastating effect on both the man and woman involved
My experience
June 9, 2009 by Anonymous, 21 weeks 5 days ago
Comment id: 37151
My BF seems to have a severe case of PE. On one ocassion all I did was strip for him amd he orgasmed. I had never seen anything like it before. I have only been with three men but I was still amazed. It did make me feel powerful and pretty hot to tell you the truth.
Premature ejaculation is
May 1, 2009 by Anonymous, 27 weeks 1 day ago
Comment id: 36472
Premature ejaculation is really a problem. As shown by some studies premature ejaculation can cause early impotence 5% of men. Of course there is nothing particularly scary, but it is better to be treated.
This site has some information http://www.vanusapro.com
It adds to the theory that PE is psychological
April 8, 2009 by Anonymous, 30 weeks 4 days ago
Comment id: 35930
I believe for most men (myself included) the problem of PE is more of a psychological one rather than a physical one.
If we can work a way forward to treat this probelm in a more sympathetic way and for GP's to be more aware I am sure the problem can be solved for most.
My fist suggestion would be not to worry about the length of time it take but concentrate on your partner and your relationship, the rest will follow
For more helpful information
http://howtostoppremejaculation.blogspot.com
Hmn.....
February 28, 2009 by Anonymous, 36 weeks 1 day ago
Comment id: 34928
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February 28, 2009 by Anonymous, 36 weeks 1 day ago
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i agree with you
February 28, 2009 by Anonymous, 36 weeks 1 day ago
Comment id: 34926
I agree with you but no all the people can controll it.
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I have a solution
February 20, 2009 by Anonymous, 37 weeks 1 day ago
Comment id: 34716
Here read the article at www.konstantin.co.nr
P.E.
January 4, 2009 by Anonymous, 44 weeks 16 hours ago
Comment id: 33608
best way to last longer is to practice on yourself often and try to control your mind to stopping. Don't think about orgasiming. Theee best way for me is to get yourself to the point of no return but stop just in time so that u cum jussst a tiny bit, i'm talking a tiny drizzle it's like a pre cum, you won't stay as erect afterwards but you will definently last really long. your body isn't totally satisfied with the orgasm so it almost has to try again and it takes a long time to build it up again it works great.
The key is mental control
September 18, 2008 by Anonymous, 1 year 7 weeks ago
Comment id: 32044
It is all in your head with premature ejaculation, I am 29 and still am controlling it, I have found allot of good help PE info here:
http://www.edguider.com/edblog/2008/09/18/premature-ejaculation-and-ed/
Try controlling your masturbation, it works wonders
Cheers
PE
January 21, 2008 by Levatator (not verified), 1 year 41 weeks ago
Comment id: 27098
I can't seem to have enough Sex to keep in a good mental status ...
This is a true comment - one
September 2, 2007 by Anonymous (not verified), 2 years 9 weeks ago
Comment id: 24772
This is a true comment - one I felt like writing for no reason other than I thought others may find it interesting to read upon haing just read the above article.
By definition my boyfriend often suffers from PE, ejaculating within 2minutes, although this time can be much longer if we then engage in further sexual intercourse soon after. I myself, find it quite flattering that he is turned on so much by me, and believe that we have a terrific sex life.
We are very communicative with each other, and often make light off the issue, making jokes about his speed.
Another point to mention is that, on times when he has lasted longer, I have found myself reaching a point where I myself am incapable of continuing, and he himself has to stop before reaching climax. I enjoy sex a great deal, whether it lasts 20seconds or 20minutes.
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