ABSTRACT
Premature Ejaculation (PE) is a common and distressing sexual problem for the man and his partner. Men with PE and their partners suffer from numerous psychological and relational problems such as sexual anxiety, poor sexual quality, and distress about their relationships. In this chapter the authors review the existing information on the assessment and treatment of PE while elaborating on a systemically oriented treatment modality, Master Conflict Theory, which expands the repertoire of conceivable etiologic factors as well as the possibilities for enjoyable sex. Also emphasized is the fact that sex therapy with a qualified practitioner should be a requisite for pharmacotherapy used in the treatment of PE.
