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Major themes and respective categories describing PE impacts |
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Definition |
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| CONTROL |
Control of ejaculation |
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| Time |
Reference to or evaluation of latency time (e.g., wanting to last longer) |
| Control |
Desire to be able to change the timing of ejaculation |
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| SATISFACTION |
Satisfaction with intercourse |
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| Unsatisfied with Sex |
Feeling dissatisfied with sex |
| Partner Satisfaction |
Desire to please partner during sexual intercourse |
| Intimacy |
Dissatisfied with feeling of closeness associated with sex |
| Pleasure |
Desire to enjoy sexual intercourse |
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| EMOTIONS |
Male's feelings associated with PE |
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| Ego |
Decreased self-confidence and self-esteem |
| Embarrassed |
Embarrassed due to PE |
| Expectation |
Not meeting social expectations |
| Inadequate |
Feelings of being inferior; not being able to fulfill manly role |
| Anger |
Anger |
| Anxiety |
Worry or anxiety |
| Disappointment |
Disappointed or unhappy |
| Frustration |
Frustrated |
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| RELATIONSHIP |
Expressions about relationship related by either male or female partner |
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| Relationship Frustration |
Feelings of frustration within the relationship due to PE |
| Relationship Insecurity |
Feeling insecure about relationship; have difficult relationship |
| Relationship Tension |
Feelings of tension with the relationship due to PE |
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| PARTNER REACTIONS |
Female partner reactions to PE |
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| Partner Anger |
Partner feeling angry or annoyed |
| Partner Disappointment |
Partner expressing feelings of being disappointed or sad |
| Partner Frustration |
Partner frustrated |
| Partner Reassurance |
Partner reassuring male sufferer to minimize the magnitude of problem |
| Partner Avoid Sex |
Partner avoids or has lost interest in sex due to PE |
| Relief |
Desires quick sex because has busy schedule or is tired |
Revicki et al. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2008 6:33 doi:10.1186/1477-7525-6-33 |
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